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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

MRS. CLENELAND'S KINDERGARTEN AT
THE WHITE HOUSE
\ DOZEN INVITED Pupils 60 REGuLARLY-soME

DOZEN INVITED PUPILS Go REGuLARLY-sOME
DETAILS or THE SYSTEM THAT Is ADOPTED.
Washington Jan. 1.-THE White House kinder
Garten is IN session weekday mornings, except
Saturdays. from $3.50 10 1890 O'Clock. Fourteen
little tots have the happest time imaginable
there. Mr.. Cleveland Is exceedingly particular
about the associates Of her children. but she has
II vitcd Twelve others 10 attend her family school.
These. who all children Of warm personal
friends OF the Cicveands. gathered under the
supervision Of Miss Mary Bannister willard. who
carries out the purely German idea characteristic
OF the Posts lozz Frocbel Iaus in which she spent
eleven years Of her life preparing for place.
The German language Is encouraged and the chill
dren speak 1t during play they also recite little
pieces and sing songs I'm that tongue.
Mrs. Cleveland displays her good sense in tho
simple furnishings of the schoolroom and s sur
roundings. Every day promptly at $50 the group
OF young girls and boys meet in the large, pleasant
nursery in the sunny southern side Of the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD.
A SOUTHERN WOMAN'S "REMINISCENCES
OF THE DAYS OF SLAVERY.
THE CRAZE FOR SOCIETY-EXPERIENCEs OF THE
KNICKEIPOCKERS AND BEACONsTREETS
PRETTY CANDLE SHADES


"Of course" said a transplanted Southern
woman. Il can see now that in the interests OF
civilization slavery had to be abolished. and
whether either race has benefited by the sudden
and violent wrench brought on by the Civil War
Is neither here or there. At that time there
choice either side, so what is the OF dis
cussion? But one thing am sure Of and that
that there will never be such literal exemplif-
cation Of the Scriptural type Of her whose price
was far beyond rubcs the ideal Southern
matron before the war
The greater the wealth and the more inhuen-
tal the position the greater her and RESPONSE
tility. The Of the bodies and souls OF many
dependent creatures felt direct charge.
and nobly did many women fulfil the trust. On my
fathers plantation all Of the garments of the slaves
we're made in the house. Our storerooms, minus
the glitter resembed on a small scale, a modern
department store.
THE drygoods compartment, filled with piles of
clothing, hats and shoes 10 III all ages; the grocery
division. with all that necessary supply their
sin pie ne dis. and the dispensary where medicines
were kept ready for any emergency-over all my
mother reigncd supreme. experimenting the giving
out OF the stores on certain days. AT stipulated
hours she could be found at her desk ready TO hear
the troubles OF her people, and to advise and
counsel and substantially help. Like the high
born ladies OF medieval times, the chatelanes Of
the large Southern plantations. in the ante -bellum
days possessed great knowledge of medicine and
except in critical doctored all cases of Ill
ness. have seen my mother, suddenly summoned
from dinner. throw opera cloak around her
ard hurry off 10 relieve the suffering OF some hum
bic slave in the quarters, 10 whom the advent Of
the 'miss's with a bottle of medicine and words OF
cheering half the battle
And remember the impression 1t made on
ny childish mind the occasion in question,
When had begged TO be allowed TO accompany
her. She had not taken time to change her dress.
ard II was a sight 20 that gracious and beau
t!ful figure in her brilliant dinner gown in the little
cabin intent on saving the life OF 'pickaninny'
attacked with Group,
In those days every Southern housekeeper had
her written volume of recipes. many Of which were
faded Ink having been used for several genera
lions. In these books especial department;
devoted 10 Medicinal Diet for Invads and soms OF
the recipes given exceedingly quaint | have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17


my mothers book still and one recipe in particu-
lar is so very odd that 1t is worth transcribing 1t
IS written in the careful roundhand Of my great
grandmother and is called A Detection of Snails
for Inveterate Coughs:
Take two-dozen snails' II directs. and add to
these the hind quarters Of twodozen frogs. previ-
ously skinned Fruize them all together IN mortar
after which put them in stewpan, with couple of
turnips. chopped small: sprinklng OF salt. a
quarter of an ounce OF hay saffron. and add three
pints Of spring water. Stir this mixture on the
fire until the broth begins to boil Then skim it well
and set 1t by the fire to simmer for half an hour.
after which strain it by pressure through coarse
cloth into basin. ready for
This PREPARATION the recipe goes on to say. is
a great relief 20 the sufferings OF a consumptve.'
Another recipe. which sounds as II It would be
both palatable and nourshing Is headed. A Much
iaginous Broth for Persons with Sore Throat:
Cut up young fowl. wash the pieces thor
oughy, and put them in a stewpan. capable OK
holding three quarts of water, and add three
pounds Of lean white veal: two turnps. one carrot
and one head Of celery-all chopped together Fill
the saucepan with pure water. and put 1t on tho
stove 70 boil taking TO remove the scum as 1t
rises 10 the surface. After the broth has thrown
off the albumen of the meat in the shape Of scum.
add TO II two OF Iceland moss mixing 1t well
with the broth. Keep the whole gently boiling for
an hour and a half. then pass II through cloth
into d stone crock ready for use
KNICKERBOCKERS AND BEACONSTREETs.
..The great trouble about small places like these"
said Mrs Knickerb' cker. whose physician had
commended her TO try some newly discovered springs
in Germany is that one is apt 10 be thrown in
contact with common Americans. who will claim
acquaintance at home
There Is that fat. vugar-looking woman who
sits opposite 10 us a. the table. 7 confident
have her in New-York. and If give her the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
HINTS FOR THE TSEhEEPER.

The principal duties OF a protest. onal housekeep-
er are to look after ,hc servants engage and pay
them. and see that their work is properly done:
and. where there Is no steward. 10 do the pro-
Nislohihg She Is also expected to TO the linen
Closets purchase kitchen utensils when necessary
ana attend TO the repairing Of furniture In A
small household. where there only two or three
servants. the housekeeper mends the household
men In such cases she IS generally treated
member OF the family bui is less independent than
In the large establishments where She has her
own apartments and leads her own life.
The following treatment Is recomuen ded fof
neuralgia; Heat frcestone and roll II IN ~ coi h
then wet one side Of H. pour over II a ,easpoonfu
OF essence or peppermint. lay the face on II. and
wrap the head In flannel.
silver polish can be made by mixing a few
drops Of ammonia wlth whiting and adding
enough water 10 the whole TO make II the con-
sistency OF cream Ii can be bottled and. II corked
tightly, viii keep as long desired II cleans
silver without hard rubbing.
Goatskin rugs cen be cleaned by rubbing with q
soft rag. wet in raphtha. No gas should he II; In
the room when II Is being done. and the rag should
be hung in the air afterward till the odor disap-
pears.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
AFTERNOON TEA AT THE CATHARINE LoR-
LIZARD WOLFE ART STUDENTS CLIP.


Tribune reporter who called one afternoon last
week . the Art Students club IN Grace House. No
81 Broadway. found an animated group Of students
enjoying o'clock tea and cakes. the Two COMMUNE
eating rooms with their rich Dortieres. softly
shaded lights, ooUCh"s and easy chairs, pot;ed
plants ana flowers pretty tea servic" and bright
faced girls. making most attractiy' and homelke
picture ,.. ....., 60 o.o,,o,,
sundays included. and two of the women VINO are
interested in the club ar" always Oh hand TO re-
The rooms ,Sc open from 10 o'clo k a. m. 20 -
,, m. bat ne greater number gan III the ia da'e
o'clock tea from Cooper Union, bat students
Iva in harding house. arc elad to lind pleasant
place Of resort on sundays. Mrs. w; W Newell
who Organized an Art Students club in Paris. and
who was instrumental In the opening Of the Grace
House Clue. is always in attendance on Sunday
Besides the afternoon teas, the clHb has had Sey-
era the lsi Of one bac
gammon pillow dex, parlor guoIs. etci' ere pro. pro
bers and do their share in entertaining tner ieliow
members. while Il musical library Is being gathered
roou"ss members TO write list Of i've of their "a
voritc pieces o. music and drop It In the sugEes-
Tpn p %pN for which most Votes have been cast
will be bought ard kept TIE property of the cluD
''Catharine Iorillard Wolfe ART Students CUP
Suggestions and Complaints.
library. well az leading arr journals, mag.
ZINES and n@rwspapers A,nons me vanspS ~
Old Masters from the Dresden Gallery" The Art
o. Iliumna ing Prlc'ised In Europe from me
Earliesi Trlos." American Art ana Artists.
Cartoons IN Outline. illustrative Of the Gospels.
with Illuminated Text designed and etched by
Eusonio iatilla. Florence: "HOoi'S Poems. Illus
rated by Dorf;' q number of volumes OF Men and
Women Of tho Day" In pcrmanen. Photography,
by Barraud. and very beautiful edition Of the
standard Prayer Book \ portrait of catharne
L0rillard Wolfe. copied from the one in The Metro
pOiitan Museum OF ART. hangs Oh the wall and over
he frcplacc {. The weIknown Painting Of the yisi,
OF Mary EZl beth. There are also "A number OF
fine cngrayings. and in the tearoom are two ex-
quise wood carvings. representing the Descent
from the Cross.
Besides the tea and eIdng rooms there is a large
drcssing-room with bath. . go.
Since the club was opened November b. 1886,
the membership has increa sed TO over one hundred
me nbcrs The dues are only 81 a year. ana as
rent lights and fuel free. this Will pay all cur
rent cxpenscs Among these are the afternoon teas.
the club "a per- which is Of fine quality. and bears
the name and address OF the club and some other
minor expenses.
Several OF tho studa1ts who talked with The
Tribune representative live In flats and share cX-
penses. One cnterprislng young Southerner taxes
all the responsibility of her fiat. receives number
OF students dodgers and caters for them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The pastor OF the Peoples church IN Kalamazoo.
Mich. IL a woman. Miss Caroline j. Bartlett Miss
Bartlett has been looking forward to this profess
soa ever since she sixteen years Of age. but
owing 10 the opposition ~ her family. tn" reaza-
ton Of her wish was deferred for wears. She
took UP Journalism in the mean time and twice oc-
cnpied the place Of city editor when she took
tho church In Kalamazoo II was small and In
significant ore. but the congregation increased 10
rapidly under her charge that rev edifce had
soon TO be built. 1t Is a "sevcn-day church.. Miss
Bartlett says with free kind rgarten classes
af all kinds and Clubs for Young men and women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

the luncheon IL served Callers At the afternoon -.
ceptions curious 10 get a glimpse OF the little
ones II only while going u and from me carriage
Mss Willard l. most loyal TO the mistress of 'ha
White House Her sister, Mrs. Katherine Willard
Baldwin. a scnJolmate Of Mrs. Cleveland. Mrs
Baldwin lives I'm Washington Miss Willard VIII re-
turn to Berlin in May and spend IN, summer with
her mother. Perhaps she will assist in the popular
American Home School. OF which ner mother "a the
founder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

Mrs. J. Hunter orr. chairman on Decorative and
Appcd Arts for the Tennessee Centennial. has
made a collection for her New-York exhibit or
portraits and busts of women. painting done by
women. and photographs taken by them II Is
said that Mrs Hunter is of the best kerainic
painters In the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

Miss Lillian McAllster has declined an invitation
10 become assstan. in the observatory OF
Columbia University. Miss McAllistor graduated
IA June from Nassar. and is teaching French
and mathematics in the Mute Endowed High
School in Milton, y. H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The graduate nurses Of tho Womens and Chill
drcns Hospital OF Syracuse, have formed an
alumni association. and will maintain room in
the hospital for sick nurses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The wedding ring is said TO typify deyated su'
thoritv When gave another his 'gne'.
ring he clothed him with his own authority, ar az
The ring he gave the woman he placed az wv
head Of his household Agnined the same th hs
'rh, wedding ring may therefore go out OF iasIvs
Cor the same reason that parts of the marriage
service are falling into disuse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

Miss Lucy r.. Andrews. a graduate Of the Uni
versity Of Michigan. and for six years an instructor
n Wellesley College. Is devOtng herself tC
the work of extending the knowledge of scientific
cookery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

II has been reported tina; the Consumers League
intends TO cooperate with the Consumers mon
Label League but according to the president OF
the former Maud Nathan. this il not so. a propo,
sitlon that effect has been made by the l.aDei
League but has not vet been considered. MIS-.
Nathan also Says that the League has not re-
celved any official information OF the formation Oh
similar society In New-liaven.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

II is comparatively easy 10 wash corset II one
knows how. The steols should first be taken out.
and then il should be laid on hai surface and
scrubbed by means Of small brush. with epn
la Their Of CASTLE soap Rinse By placing the cor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The Philadelphia Record" suggests that women
wear their dainiest peiticoais on muddy dsys'
when the necessity Of lifting the dress skirt gives
Them an opportunity to display the pc;ticoat me!
should reserve plain mohar and serge for bright
skies and clean sidewalks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

There seems 10 be garment or other arucN
~ wearing apparel pertaining 10 woman on whch
n miniature may not be appropriately used AZ
garniture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

A narrow belt Is strictly rassf. Tho cel1tln
should be broad girdie Of velvet or satin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The fur with which a chapeau is trimmed snoua
match the mum carried with IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
WILL FEED THE BIRDS.

The cores will be dried so that the pine seeds
he shaken out ny each little pupil. who Will plant
them I'm boxes Every thing is done by the children
when that is possible. After the tree Is stripped
the carpenter Will OF the top and the
wee ones will Trim with shreds of bacon and
hits NJ annie and then for the sporrows to
nniov rhia viii bring the sparrow" and bird
lessons The birds may b. watched from the nurs-
.rv vin1ows as they lil about In the Park. and
in he early srr.ng the children VIII feed them and
look FOR nests The whole "garten' may visit the
r.rnenfer and see him mt his work. Every effort II
made to instruct he pupils about what is happening
IN The outside world Frau Schrader insists upon
Homework FOR all those who attend her school.
II shoud he understood that 10 work well done Is
ignobie. an altruls'ic object makes aruisic work.
Tha DIP. OF the White House family Is remark
ahl,, simple from the mistress down TO the bahy
~ IN. household. II t. generally remarked that
s,abipc, families noted also for their simplicity
of costume WHOM on me street
WHAT EVERY MOTHER COULD DO.
"Am.rcan children are given 20 woolgathe
says the kiadcrgarner land the plan of work
odoptcl viii tend 10 ceniralZc thought and attention.
Every mother has II her command I'm her own home
sufficient material for successful kindergarten #
ahe only knew how 20 use Il Nearly every waste
p.pcr ~ skc; conts ,ns enough furnish wcll-dl
rooted play for a child. Home f. the first school for
a child.
II * know thar the extensive consorvatories at
taclcd u the Waite House frequently visited by
me small members ~ the household OF the Execu-
tive Mansion. and the rare and beautiful plants are
enjoyed by them AZ soon as scnooltimc rs over, the
nurses accompany the young family for drive. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
SNTGGERY SMALL TiLE.

A stylish skating costume worn the other after.
noon at the Knckerbocker Rink 10y a student a,
one Of our city colleges was made OF goden-brown
corduroy. The narrow skirt and box coat we're
bordered with black astrakhan. and high collar
with sharp points made OF the astraklan. anost
covered the Six large cut buttons on the
front of the jacket finished this very pretty outfit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The color known as Napoleon blue" IS 80 10
have no connection with the warrior Of tta- me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
NExv.vopx DAILY TRIBUNE. SUNDAY, JANUARY H. 1897.

Professor Bjerregaard OF the Aston Library: W.
J. Colville Miss r. &. Hammond. Helen CampbeIl.
Mrs V. II. Chesterfield. Mrs Cross and Miss NJ f.
Carte.
Professor Bjerregaard speaks this evening on
Tho Life Principle az Revealed IN the Gospel ana
Its Bearings Upon the Problems OF ihc Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

Among the non-sectarian charitable institutions
OF Greater New York take higher rank IMAM
Mount Sinai Hospital II IS supported almost en-
tirely by the donations OF wealthy citizens, lie
brow and Gentle alike. but its chief source OF
revenue Is the Purim ball. which has been given
annually for its benefit for the last thrty-hve
years.
Although this ball Is given by the Purim Asso-
ci1;ion. an organization of wealthy Hebrews. the
ladies wives and daughters OF it's members. taKe
active part in the arrangements ana contribute
largely TO it's success while throughout the year
they render Invaluable services 10 the hospital
Among such may be mentioned Mrs j. > Bache
Mrs J. II. Solomon. Mrs Simon Borg. Mrs Louis
Stern. Mrs. j. IT, Schin. Mrg. solomon Loeb. Mrs
Isaac Stern. Mrs. ". y Moses. Mrs L. Lewson
Mrs Isaac Wallach. Mrs. Harmon Nathan, Mrs
J. Napoleon Ley. Mrs. ! RothschiId' Mrs NJ s
Nornser Mrs Lewis MAY Mrs r.. limburger
Mrs Julius Beer. Mrs. \. J. Di.tenhoefer Mrs
Solomon g. Solomon ard Mrs. Charles Loeb.
The bali will he given on Tuesday evening jan
nary TO- AZ the Metropolitan Opera House, and the
ladies above mentioned will occupy boxes.
The Denver Daughters OF the Revolution opened
the new year quarters I'm tn" city Troop
armory. They will hereafter keep open house all
ne time and are the first wOmans organization in
Denver to attempt such a thing The Woman's
'lub of Denver also has quarters in the arfnory,
ard moved In simultaneously with the "paugh-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

Mary Emerson Haven. who died recently In chi
cago. belonged to the same family Ralph Waldo
Emerson. and a woman OF pronounced liter
airy taste. She wa the president of several IT.
orary. artistic and historical clubs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

Nothing is so fashionable now as dress garn'
ture as old lace. and happy is she who possesses Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The Work and Thought tub Of Salem gave a
"rOast goose" dinner t'ie last day OF The Old
year. ard entertained Mary ~ I.vcrrnore and
Jclia Ward Howe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

TIE Brooklyn Womans Whist cub organized
last week. Will meet for play erery Wednesday
morning al No l5S Pierrepont-st probably IN tho
rooms OF the Whis' club. If these cannot be
cured ths parlors ABOVE viii De taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The circle q Divine ninstrr. organized less
man year ago. has its headquarters consisting
OF a lecture and reading room III 40 IS West
Thirty-thrd-9i Ia the latior books and p,rodi-
Gals are 20 be found. together with directory OF
healors and nurses. while resident healer is al
ways In attendance.
Lectures that are free TO The public are given
every Wednesday. Friday and Sunday evening
among the sneakers scheduled for the winter heins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

Philadelphia has Just organized a Rainy Day
Cii.b with Mrs. Helen VI. James president. \
skir; reaching 10 the boot tops has been adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

\ number Of Dung American musicians and sing
ers OF both have organized club at Florence.
Italy. for their mutual benefit. we'll for ha OF
others who NAY hereafter go to that city to study
The sam. art. They will have club home. which
viii Include concert hall for practice and rooms
for receptions. Classes and special Intercourse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

The next social meeting of the ChropeGn Club Of
Brooklyn. viii he held Thursday afternoon
Jenuary p. at the Knapp Mansion in Bedford a We
The programme will be under the auspices Of the
Committee on ch!l1 Culture. Mrs. Henry y Mecker
chairman. The question fer discussion 9 be- rs
IN" mod IN child Al improg enclt in every wav
upon IL prrd'cesrCrr' Such q question cannot fan
10 provoke discuss!0n and most lively and enter
tnlning meeting IL looked for. Mrs Jacobs Mrs
franklin Hooper ana Others Will read papers
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15

IN gold and left Deninu CLAIMS wnlcn ne
estimates to be worth millions. has dis
posed Of one-third interest In the lat
ter to an English syndicate for $780,
600.
William shain shot and killed Mrs.
Freeman Lee at Boyne Falls, Mich, and
when cornered by officers OF the law
he ended matters by shooting himself
dead.
An ex-sheriff of Michigan is at pres
ent using as an ordinary carriage q
famous chaise owned by Governor Cass
In territorial days. The chaise is said
to be as strong as 1t was seventy-five
years ago, and able to stand fifty years
more of use.
The postoffice safe at Hadley, Mich,
was blown open and $500 worth of sup
plies taken.
John Ellison was convicted Of murder
in the first degree at Grand Rapids,
Mich, for killing his father, Leroy
Ellison, last spring. Ellison Is 20 years
old
John Dapper, his son and two daugh-
tiers Of Saginaw, Mich, were poisoned
tanned some substance used in the gar
den TO kill worms.
Thomas Oliver, miner at the Sagi-
nav, Mich, coal mines, fell from an
elevator and was killed.
Tramps robbed the contribution boxes
in st. Michaers Catholic church. Mon
roe, Mich, and destroyed the costly
vestments and chalices.
The man run over by the Grand Trunk
train between Perry and Shaftesburg.
Mich, has been identified as Nicholas
Perins of Langdon, s. d. Foul play is
suspected.
A tramp was badly burned in fire
which destroyed the Kohlhaas meat
market at Calumet, Mich. There is a
suspicion that he started the fire him
self