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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
CHAUTAUQUA BY THE SEA.

FACTS INTERESTING FOR ALL SCHOOL
TEACHERS AND VACATION GIRLS.
The Chautauqua by the Sea, at Point o Woods
will enter on Its fourth July 2, and offers
a course of study ranging from mathematics 10 cult
ure. Mrs. f. Marguerite Lndley will have charge
Of the latter department and the work will include
practical hygiene selfdiagnosis heredity and envi
ronment home nursing emergency work, Swedish
gymnastics and massage for home practice.
An art school will be conducted by Miss Matte
Dowd who will give instruction in OIL water-coor
pastel cast drawing and china decorating.
Point o Woods occupies strip of land four miles
east Of Fire Island with the Atlantic on one side
and five miles OF water the other. and 1t has be-
familiar 10 readers of the Only Womans
Page as the scene of a number OF woman's
crosses. II is also the summer home of Mrs Lille
Devereux Blake The place is unique little town
built among the sand dunes and woodlands, and has
an air Of primitive simplicity; The residents have
always been professional people professors, clergy
men, doctors, musicians artists, etc, and as every
one knows every one the social life has been de-
liqh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
TROUBLE OVER "TORY."

WHAT DOES THE WORD MEAN, AND IS 1T
PATRIOTICi
On. ~ New York's prominent and well-known
women sends the following communication to the
1yomons Department. She is Colonial Dame an
n Daughter of the American Revolution and
says that the reason the discussion has arisen
about the meaning Of the word Tory" Is because
Of numerous applications for membership into the
Society OF Colonial Danes from women VINO are
descendants of Tory ancestors
II "a thought by some that Tory not
patriotic citizen Of this great country and the In
terest shown In trying to arrive at the true defn-
ton OF tho name is exceedingly strong. VIII! not
some student Of history come to the rescue and
satisfy the descendants OF Tories az TO where their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

Figured batiste in ecru, showing leaf-sreen en-
violet is here stylishly united with ecru insertion
and tafYeta ribbon. The full waist Is arranged over
body Innings that simply fitted by shoulder and
under-arm seams, the shallow round yoke portions
being covered with plain material, and tho closing
Is made !nvislbly at the centreback Gathers adjust
the funess at upper and lower edges OF the waist.
and the pattern provides for high or low neck.
The pretty bertha collar Is outlined with insertion
and full quilting OF ribbon, double square tabs fall
ing deeply over each shoulder with pointed outline
on front and back. Short puffs arranged over
close-itting sleeves, the choice OF which Is also
given to long short sleeves perforat!ng lines out.
lining the depth OF short sleeves. the tight-fttng
sleeves may be discarded entirely and only the pufs
used. In which case the fulness al the lower edge
can be confined by narrow band Of insertion. The
pretty shade OF violet is deftly arranged In chic
bows at shoulder and at front OF waist, finishing on
the left side with long ends.
The full round skirt Is gathered at the top and
Joined TO the lower edge OF the body lining, and 10
trimmed with a single row OF insertion. Cotton
WASH fabrics will make up styllshly by this pattern
In batste dmity, percale etc, with embroidery EN-.
poyed as decoration For best wear silk In elacA.
India. ,affeta pesu-de- soie. with lace ribbon OF
pleated mousseline outlining. the bertha would Be
exceedingly dressy
To make this dress for child OF eight years will
require three and onehalf yards OF fortyfour.inch
wide material The pattern No. 70i6 Is cut In s!xes
for girls Of six, eight. ten and twelve years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
HOME MISSION MEETING.
WOMEN MISSIONARIES OF THE PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH REPORT.
ADDRESSES ARE MADE Ely DIR. MMILLAN MISS
JOSEPHINE PETRIE MRS. WILLIAM WILSON.
Mes. s. s. THOMPSON

MRS W. J. GILDERSLEEVE AND
MRS S. s. THOMPSON.
The Woman's Executive Committee Of Home Mis-
sions OF the Presbyterian Church held Its regular
monthly meeting yesterday morning in the Presby-
terrain Building. Miss V. NJ White. of Roselle ~
j.. presided, and Our Missionaries" was the topic
discussed. There addresses by Dr. Mcmillan
on Miss Fishback's work among the Mormons; by
Miss Josephine Petre. on James A. Menaul and the
Mexicans by Mrs. William Wilson, Of Paterson;
Mrs. w. J. Gildersleeve, of westfeld, and Mrs. s.
s. Thompson. on "The Indians" and by Miss
Frances Goodrich. on Mountain Whites"
Miss Goodrich spent several years as a mission
AIRY at Brittain's Cove n. c.. and she has a
keen sense Of humor and had many funny expert
ences her account of her work was most entertain
ing She brought with her some Of the home
woven fabrics made by the queer people there. and
they were examined after the meeting with much
interest.
The Woman's Executive Committee Of Home
Missions is National society," with vice presidents
in each State who are represented by an advisory
committee of women living In and around New
Work This Advisory Committee meets every
month and plans the work for the whole society
Its members are Mrs w c. Adams. Mrs. c. r.
Agnew Mrs W. P. Allen Mrs. II. NJ Alexander.
Mrs n. Amerman. Mrs. W. d. Buchanan, Mrs l..
D. Buckley Mrs. +. G. Burnham. Mrs. A. Camp
bell. Mrs. E B. Cobb. Mrs. J. Crukshank. Mrs. H.
J. N. Ham. Mrs. L. G. Hill, Mrs. E. F. Hyde, Miss
Kay Mrs Mrs Mar1 M4s m b Md Ml r e.
F. McAfee, Mrs. H T. McEwen. Mrs: D. i Nc
ep Mrs M Mergan M NveS naR hrs Ao' %
Parker. Mrs. A. w. Parsons, tr., Miss NJ j. PECK
Mrs. H.! PpsrT N smt6 Mrs FEa + sa s M B
H. c. Smith. Mrs. c. Thompson. Mrs; G. r. Tomp-
Sns Mrs S Van ordeH M M5i,s C. Mrs r Wiki "a
Wickham and Mrs. D. o. Wickham .,. ,
The president of the society is Mrs Darwin H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
~ W.
I5Ss NtNStllNE
/Ng7t.2ANxs2SS--SC&EH

Letters have been. received from r Z F.. Miss
Florence Schoen. Mrs W. II. VAIL Mrs. Hattie l..
Millspaugh. +. G.. Sage, Miss c. l.. W., Mrs. John
p Wales Celeste z. Scott, Eugena P. Underhill
Mrs NJ c. F., ". Miss NJ T. Pearson. Mrs. NJ. ~
Hudson Mrs s. F. S. Gussie w. Hull Mrs. e.
Shultz Mrs l. n. Sheldon and Miss Mary Farr
The package OF fower-seeds sent by Miss G L. w
CO me safely and will be sent away to-day to some
"shut-ins" The President-General wishes again TO
thank all who are aiding noby In sending sun
shine to those whose lives are Swallowed by suffer-
ing other misfortune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
THE d. RS NOT OF THE NUMBER.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The announcement that the society Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution Is connected with the lawn
party to be- he'd under the auspices OF the WASH
ington Heights Chapter, Daughters OF the Ameri-
can Revolution. May %. Is error. The co-opera-
ton OF the society Daughters OF the Revolution
has not been solicited and the use OF the society 3
name IN that connection is wholly unauthorized.
The Board of Managers desires this correction 10
be made VIRGINIA s. STERLING Secretary.
New-York May 49, 1891
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
WOMAN'S PAGE APPRECIATED

To tho Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: ! enjoy the Woman's Page more and MORE
and am really grateful for so noble tribute 10
my sex as Is seen In the daily columns or that
great and good paper. The New-York Tribune.
WI" 'eS' "''"e'' 'ou' Miss ANNIE e. DoTY.
No "a Cumberland-st.. Brooklyn, May 10. lS9I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
The twenty-eishth. annual meeting OF tho

The twenty-eighth annual meetlns Oh INC
woman's Missionary Society OF the oniVersals'
Chh nth he be,d IN the Church Of the Messiah,
Philadelphia, Penn, May 10 and 20. The officers OF
the National Board Mrs. c. A. Cuinby, presi-
presdent: Mrs. E. f. Manning, Of Chicago, record
Ing secretary; Mrs. Z. L. Sherwood. Of Washington
D. c. corresponding secretary; Mrs. M M Dean, VI
Wasbington treasurer and Mrs. NJ. Louise
Thomas of NewYork chairman o. puessi ~
Mrs Mary p Swan. OF Chicago Miss NJ A. Bortle,
~ Ohio and Mrs A. Cushman, Auburn, Me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

1t is the fad now to own more Of the Lon
don tall tables, which are light and convenient
that they can be easily moved from one apartment
TO another They equally suitable Tor powi OF
flowers lamp a vase bit OF brio Drac. ana
they may be had In different coored woods, match
ing any furniture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

The Old Ladies' Home Buildins' at Amesoury'
Mass. is TO have a room in 1t furnished as memo
rio, 70 the noet Whittier by his niece, Mrs. g. I:
Pickard of Boston. Furniture from Writers old
home will be placed In the room MI. w mt uds was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
A HANDKERCHIEF CASE.

President-Ge General Of the T. 8. g.: II you think
the little handkerchief sachet good idea for the
"shut-ins." would like to he a Sunshine member.
inclose small sample to show you what 1t looks
like. To make the weaving for the top OF the
sachet. generally take piece Of muslin and cut
It tho desired size. Then I take baby ribbon OF
satin. onefourth OF an inch wide, and cut ana sew
1t on the muslin lenghwise and so close together.
side by side. that II resembles q piece or weaving
paper In kindergarten work. Then take a zap
board. pin the muslin. which have sewed the
ribbon, securely down. take my weaving needle:
muslin crossways. pnning II on the board tightly.
After weaving a few ribbons crossways | baste
them to the muslin at the ends. Doins IT In TINS
way q great deal of time as the ribbons can
not move ] take patterns after the weaving cards
of Nine. Maria Kraus Boelte, but any desired pat
terms may be taken TO suit taste and fancy. When
this Is done you either cut away the musnn
or leave it OH and cover the back with silk. Leay-
ing the muslin In gives II little more Dody 10
make ten inches square requires hait
yard Of china silk and two pieces OF baby rionon;
and silk lace ruffle around II make IL
look pretty. Truly yours. MISS NJ r. ID.
NJ. E. D.: The sample sachet Is indeed pretty
and the Idea Is good. You entitled to MEMBER
ship and a pin has been mailed to you. The silver
pins cost IS cents: gold ones. 81 90. The German
silver pin is given by the society
NJ f. b.. You entitled TO membership by
the contributions you sent Any bright. cheerfui
idea that will be helpful and entertaining TO the
Sunshine members IL always acceptable TOT the
columns.
President General of the T. g. s.: Having been
much interested in the Sunshine column OF The
Tribune desire 10 become member OF the I. D.
S.. and send my initiation contribution an en-
couraging little poem to cheer any reader who may
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
WHERE TO 60 TO-DAY.

Greater New York" is the subject Of paper by
Mrs. X NJ Grove, to be read to-day at o'clock az
a meeting OF the Chelsea Womans Republican
Club, No. S3 Eighth-ave.
There will be a clearing sale at the Young Wom-
ems Christian Association No. East Fifteenth-st.
to-day from 10 until o'clock Many artistic hand;
made articles for the adornment OF the home VIII
be sold
The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Suffrage AS
socia ton will be held at Wilson's Parlors. Brook
Ign, this afternoon. Officers will be elected for
the ensuing year. Reports will be made BY the
the last meeting OF the association until autumn.
The Executive Committee Of the New-York Chap
ter Of Daughters Of the Confederacy Will give
musical and reception this afternoon at No. "A
West Thirty -fourth-st.
A musical will be given at Teachers College.
Morningside Heights. this afternoon at o'clock
The Long Island Local Assembly Of the Daugh-
ters OF the King will hold its annual meeting in
Brooklyn to-day. when new officers will be elected.
an interesting programme has been prepared repaired by
Mrs. r. NJ. Edwards, the president All women are
invited to be present.
monologue entertainment will be given by Miss
Anne Throop this afternoon at o'clock at the
home Of Miss Louise Watson Clarke. No. q West
Sixteenth-st.
The May meeting Of the American Pet Dog Club
will be held to-day at the home Of Mrs. Horace
Stokes, Villamount Hackettstown N. j. The train
which leaves the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western depots foot of Christopher and Barclay
SITS, at $40 q. m. will be met at Hackettstown by
conveyances which will take the members to Villa
mount A stage will also convey the members back
to the Hackettstown station In time to take the o
O. clock train for New-York
The New-York City Daughters Of the Confeder-
acy will give a reception and musical this evening
at No A West Thirty -fourth-st. On Saturday they
will be present at the unwilling Of the monument
of the Confederate Veteran camp OF New-1 ork,
which ceremony will take place at Mount Hope
Cemetery Charles Broadway Rouss presented the
monument. On Saturday evening the Daughters
Will attend a reception given in honor or MT
Rouss at the Lenox Lyceum. Madlson-ave. ana
Fifty-ninth-st.
The Bodgett Memorial Summer Home of Grace
Emmanuel Church held its eighth annual enter
tanment last night In the hall OF the Harlem
Young Mems Christian Association, at NO. West
One hundr ed and twenty fth-st. Among those who
were the programme were the Misses kleck-
hoefer vocalists; Miss s. Milmore. reader; Harvey
Christie and V. L. Ossman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

Greater New-York" is the subject Of paper by
Mrs. X NJ. Grove, to be read to-day at o'clock at
meeting OF the Chelsea Womans Republican
Club, No. 253 Eighth-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
Mrs W. b. V. ": Thank you for the copy OF
the poem. The pin was sent you several days ago.
al OF the T. s. s.: inclose these

President General OF the T. s. s.: nclose these
two little poems which thought would be a com
fort TO some poor 'shut-in." / had dear mother.
since passed to her reward. who was shut in for
seven long suffering years and always like TO 10
what / can to cheer those who are afflicted VIII
YOU please tell of some one who would Ike
some back numbers Of 'Lttelrs Masazne'
Truly yours. a D. IL.
A. s. L-Send the magazines 10 Agnes Park,
Montague Mass. and she will distribute them
wisely Miss PAX is president Of the Montague
r s s. branch. Your contributions entite you TO
membership in the T. s. s. Send a two-cent stamp,
and the pin Will be mailed you. Your Two poems
in book form have been sent to Mrs. NJ. S. Curtss,
Of Woodslde Montclair ~ j.. who is exceedingly
fond of poetry and IS OF the enthusiastic mein-
hers of the society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19
GOSSIP OF THE DAY.
II will be College Day to-day in the Woman's De-
partment Of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition,
At Nashville, Tenn.

The annual meeting of the Boston Union Ma
ternal Association will be held at the Pilgrim Con-
eregationai Church, Cambridge. Mass. to-day at
10 o'clock a. m. and o'clock p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

THE LETTER OF THE LAW
she--Papa says We really must not each other
any more
Hs-Wait . minute till put the gas outl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

The annual meeting Of the Brooklyn Suffrage AS
ISOLATION will be held at Wilson's Parors, Brook
Ign, this afternoon. Officers will be elected for
the ensuing year. Reports will be made by the
president. secretary and treasurer. This Will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

The Executive Committee OF the New-York Char
ter OF Daughters Of the Confederacy will give
musical and reception this afternoon at No.
West Thirty-fourth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

There will be a clearing sale at the Young WON
ems Christian Association, No. East Fifteenth-st
to-day from 10 until o'clock. Many artistic hand
made articles for the adornment OF the home VII
be sold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

feel sad dishearened or commonplace IL, inclose
also twocent stamp FOR stckpln which you Pf0iii-
ise members. Truly yours. w. u D.
COMMONPLACE LIVES
commonplace life. we say. and we sign:
ut Why should we sign as we sky
Makes up the commonplace day.
The moon and the stars are commonplace things.
And the flower that blooms and the bird that sings.
nnd the eafS should AND the sun shine not
And God who studies each separate SOU beautru,
whole -(Author unknown.
G. G. B.: Your initiation contribution Is good and
helpful A pin has been sent you.
President-General Of the T. s. S.: Not long ago
saw the poem from r. s. LIS little sister, and
thought would send one which my little sister
wrote when she was nine years old: ! should Ike
to Join the Sunshine Society, and nclose stamp
for the pin. Truly yours. a. h
HELEN OF TROY.
Have you heard OF the beautiful Helen,
Who, many years. long; long ago.
Dwelt near the Pontus Pelagus,
The ocean Of driven snow?
know It's a lovely story.
A story I'll not soon forget,
How Paris, the shepherd, stole her
How beautiful Helen wept
The above verses composed by little girl
only nine years old.
President General Of the T. s. s.: Although
decided "shut-in." and one who enjoys reading the
items OF the T. 8. S., do not wish my name IN
print but wish to be enrolled as member OF tbs
society am almost helpless from a rheumatic
trouble but can my hands little. and have
made a great many of the What Wants" OF
which ! send description for my initiation fee.
/ have seen some things described which are SINH
lar and If this article has been sent before please
let me know. and / will send something else
Truly yours, MISS D W. =.
Take a card about 5xs inches, decorate the edge
with water-coor gold and then paint on II scat
tered flowers spray or small design. In the
centre of the card paste on a small pad about 2Xf
inches; gid the edges Of this. paint the words
What j Want" in large letters, tie on 1t with
baby ribbon a small pencil. and you have one OF
the mos. useful articles for immediate need. Any
thing 10 be remembered be jotted down II you
hang II in a convenient place
s. W. c.: Your suggestion is a pretty one ana
makes you a member of the Sunshine Society.
pin has been sen. you.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

musical will be given at Teachers College.
Morningslde Heights. this afternoon at o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-19

The Long Island Local Assembly Of the Daugh
ters Of the King will hold its annual meeting ir
BROOKLYN to-day when new officers will be elected
An Interesting programme has been prepared BY
Mrs. r. NJ Edwards, the president All women are
invited to be present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-12
Club Meetings.

The Coreopsis Club will dance Friday in
Y. M. 1. Hall.
Matinee Musicale, Wednesday = Second
division: 1.-TWO Centuries of Instrumental
Form
Indianapolis Literary Club Monday even
ing = "Barbarossa's Awakening" ]. A.
Lemcke.
The Chapel Club will meet Thursday aft
ernoon at the residence of Mrs Frank J.
Noll, No. S27 East Tenth street.
Monday AfternooA Club-With Mrs Anna
Clark. ''Buwer Lytton. Papers by Mrs
Helen Robson and Miss Mabel Wilson.
Philomathean Club. Friday - With Mrs
Harvey l.. Grimes. "Richelieu and Mazar-
in" leader. Mrs. Richie; "Manus and Co.
settle" Mrs. Preston.
The ladies of the Chapel Club will give a
christmas entertainment Tuesday from 2
10 10 O'CLOCK, corner new Fourteenth and
Pennsylvania streets.
Parlor Club, Wednesday Evening With
Mrs. S. E. Perkins. THE Percies." Mrs
John {. Ingram; Other Characters" Mrs.
Walter p. Benton: THE Play as a Whole"
Miss Marie c. Todd.
Woman's Club Friday-"Maud Ballington
Booth, Mrs: Alexander Jameson: THE
shall conversation on the second paper.
Mrs. Lois G. Hufford
Guests night will be observed at the Cen
fury Club Tuesday; Mr.. J. p. Dunn will
erature to the Bible" The following is the
club calendar for the week:
Afternoon Club-Thursday. with Mrs. ].
II. Johnson. The TranscendentaI Move
ment in New England" Mrs r. N Lamb.
The Lae-fus Club will give dance at the
Brenneke Academy Friday evening
Magazine Club. Saturday With Mrs.
William Sumner. "Silas Mariner" Mrs w
+. Winchester; George Eliot's Ethical In
terests." Miss Adelaide Carman: Her
Truth of Delineation," Mrs. c. II. Badger.
The Mizpah Cinch Club was entertained
Thursday night by Miss Mamie Mattler'
No. 1905 Woodlawn avenue. Miss Anna
Lutz, No S24 North East street will enter
tain the club at its third meeting Dec 80
Minerva Club. Monday-.'The Norseman."
Mrs. Stella S. Anderson; THE Voyage of
Prince Madoc.' Mrs. j. T. McShane: read
ing, Skeleton in Armor' Mrs. Charles E.
Busby; conversation. Short Sketches of
Poems Inspired by Morse Legends" Miss
Caroline Smith, leader.
The $. Q. A. Club will meet tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. Lynn Atkinson, SUBJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-12

ject: William Cullen Bryant" biographical
sketch; Mrs. Sep Smith; critical review,
Mrs *. A. Knight; selections, Mrs. Nc
Avoy.
The indianapolis Bay View Circle will
meet Tomorrow evening at the home or
Miss Josephine Buchanan. Papers will be
read by Mrs. Ross WATSON on The Adven-
lures of Ubie." ard by Miss RUBBISH, on
Who were the Minnesingers?' Selections
from the musical compositions of the Min
nesingers will be rendered by Miss Nc
ElWee.
Shakespeare C1ub-"The Misanthropoe as
Treated by Shakespeare and Moliere," Mrs.
A. b. McGregory; "Hogarth's Method, IL
Illustrated, Miss Seleck; Zurich says We
leave this drama with a feeling of unre-
solved dissonance, defeat in art Can this
failure to restore order to disturbed Ctht-
cal world be explained satisfactorily
George l.. Macintosh.
On Thursday evening the Lucky Ilub-a
new organization composed of young men
entertained a number of the young ladies
Of their acquaintance at the home of Miss
Bessie Brown on East South street The
rooms were beautifully decorated for the
occasion with the club colors, yellow and
brown and horseshoes were suspended from
the doorways. In the dining room yellow
chrysanthemums and ribbons furnished the
scheme of color. Here ices in the shape of
four-leaf clovers were served. A pleasant
feature of the evening was the playing OF
the "thank-you game,'' in which each one
present received favor. During the even
ing a fash-light picture of the company
was taken by Mr.. Chauncey Brown.