New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
THE DAYS GOSSIP.


Mrs Theodore Birney. president OF the National
Mothers Congress- who has been In the city for the
last TWO weeks for the purpose OF consulting with
others interested in the work OF the congress Will
leave to-day for Washington. Mrs. B.rney says
that the interest in the work is growing steadily.
and demonstrations are received constantly from
women in all parts OF the country.
The second edition OF the proceedings OF the FRS;
National Congress is ready. ana contains much
information The first edition. which APP
peared time ago was exhausted In six weeks
There is also now in preparation manual for the
use OF mothers which will contain useful sugges-
relating the conduct and study OF the clubs
The Ladies' International Association will
this afternoon at o'clock at the studio OF Miss
Alice Donlevy. No. 2l7 West One-hundred- and-twen-
ty-nfth-st. Information regarding the Paris Ex-
position OF 1850 will be given 10 the members.
The Alumne Association OF Barnard College Will
hold its first meeting Of the season this morning.
There will be no ceremonons pre'entati 10. OF ne
iege from the alumne.
A conference OF all officers OF european will be
held this afternoon at the home OF the clubs
hostess Mrs Henry Haser No. ga Bedtord-ave.
Plans will be made for the coming season. after
which social afternoon will be enjoyed.
Miss NJ A E. Carriers Saturday classes for teach
ers in the study OF color harmony meet every Sat;
urday morning. at 10 o'clock. at No. 463 West Thr-
ty-second-st.
The delegates Of the Association OF the Collegiate
Alumne leave Detroit this morning for Ann Arbor
10 conclude their meeting IN that city. 1t Is pro-
posed to establish a postgraduate institution OF
research Washington
The students In Toronto have prepared 10 cele-
brate Halloween this evening. and Intend 10 make
the occasion most hilarious. There to be spe-
cial theatre functions and after the performances
the annual Halloween parade will take place. In
this city also. students OF both sexes have planned
festivities.
Mrs. Clara Ruge whose studio Is at No 10 East
Forty-seventh-st. will lecture to-day at Public
School No Is. No. 25 Nortolk-st.. on Art During
the Renaissance.
DR.. Helen Densford and her husband. DR.. En-
met Densford arrived few days ago In Chicago.
having come direct from London They bring
couraging OF the speedy release OF Mrs. May
brick. This statement has been corroborated by
John S. Smelngs, Of Australia, who says that in
two months Mrs. Maybrick will be free.
The Woman's Methodist Missionary Society OF
Canada is meeting at Wh!tby. Ontario, this week.
The treasurer's report shows a remarkable balance
society
report Mrs Strachan the corresponding secretary.
makes Of work In Japan. gives much encourage
nent to the members.
The Fortnightly Club. one OF Mount Vernons
Oldest literIry socitles. opened It's seventh season
al the home Of Miss Graham on Monday evening.
The works Of John kendrick Bangs are chosen TO
be studied.
The Chautauqua Circle connected with the First
Methodist Church OF Mount Vernon has done good
Iva fiap nd haQ 10
opened another season. The circle meets every
other Monday in the church parlors The presi-
dent is w VI. Denman. The subject for the last
meeting was Imperial Germany. and several in
teres;ing and Instructive papers were read Mrs;
arthur Cooper gave paper on German Music
Mrs Lydia Duneombe read one Ns, on Emperor WI,
GEOGRAPHY of Germany
The annual meeting Of the Mount Vernon branch
Of the Needlework Guild was held last Saturday
afternoon in Grand Army Hall, Fourth-ave. A
large display OF clothing Of every kind was ex-
United and many poor families Will be kept warm
during the winter through the industry of Mount
Vernon women
A fair in aid Of the Bureau OF Charities has been
going on in Mount Vernon for the last few days.
The supper -room offered special attractions Of
,ootbsome kind and was in charge Of Mrs. Taylor.
Vs. R,ake Mrs Wilson. Mrs. Patterson and Miss
c,l assisted by number OF young girls who. In
nicfuresaue colonial costumes. acted as Mattresses.
rhers groceries were sold. The Westchester Wom-
on;s Club and the members OF the Ladies Aid
Society OF the Church OF the Ascension were ener-
eetic workers for the cause
The Woman's Press Club meets this afternoon at
a,o o'clock in the Chapter Room OF Carnegie Hall.
The Woman's Bowling League OF Brooklyn has
elected the following officers for the current year:
Ms Jaaues president; Mrs. c. Whitlock. vice.
nresident: Miss vieta 8. Hi!er. secretary and Mrs
{. Molitor. treasurer