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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
LAST LEcTrRE OV MEXICO.

Miss Ialla Baldwin Morton gave her last lecture
on Mexico NJ the Waldorf Yesterday morning and
Z s1e needed any inspiration other than her In
ferest i'm the subiec' 20 make the occasion sue
cess she found II the flowers that kept arriving
continually and soon completely covered the little
table that she had provided FOR other uses.
There was q large audience. and In II were sur
prsingy large number OF men; one OF these had
left his business in order 10 be present. and an
other who is an authority on Mexican affairs. has
only missed one lecture n the course.
Among those present were Mrs John Jay White
ir Mrs. Fred II. Belts. Mrs. John d Wing. Mrs
David VI Turnure. the Rev. and Mrs. Charles :
Rurch. Mrs Francis PaysOn Archdeacon and Mrs.
George ID. Johnson. Professor Philip J. J. Nalen-
tine Mrs benjamin knower. Mrs. Samuel Penni-
man Mrs Van Rcrsscac 'ruger. Mrs William y
Clark Mr. Charles D. Dix. jrt Mrs. Julien T.
Davies Mas FuTnss Mrs George g. Haven. Mr.
William q. ogden Mrs Louis T. iioyt. Mrs Rich
ard Somers Hayes. Mrs Donald Mclean. Mrs
Eradsh Johnson Miss Aymar. Mrs Thomas J
owen Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. Mrs WI lam &.
Schermerhorn. Mrs. samuel S.oan. Mrs. Russell
Sage Mrs Gustav ~. Schwab Mrs. T.. NJ. Town
send Mrs. samuel Thorne, Mrs Henry Van Wart.
Mrs Cortlandt Schuyler Van Rensselaer,, Mrs
SCHUYLER Warren Mrs. j. Morgan Wing Mrs l..
stua~' Wing Mrs George Washington and Howard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
VIEWS OF THE STORES.
TWO EXHIBITIONS OF GOWNS-ONE DIS
PLAY IN NETWORK AND THE
OTHER IN BROOKLYN.

The spring exhibition OF gowns at James Nc
Creery & Cos. Twenty-third-st. Is one Of the
mos; refreshing displays that the city has ever
seen II is seldom that the novelties OF the season
are strkInglv new indeed they usually grow out
OF a season that is past. The ideas, however on
these creations are beautifully different from any
gowns that have hitherto made their appearance.
Paris Vienna and New York models stand grouped
together and neither puts the other to shame.
Original creations seemingly have accumulated the
Partisan effect Paris gowns. Of which examples
are from Cabot Paqun. Doucet and ali the great
fashion makers are modsh and chic. Vienna sends
some beautiful street costumes. whose wonderful
shape seems lend air OF grace even 10 hgure
that is not exactly perfect In outline
Evening gowns are elaborate. as all drcssy models
are with hand-applied lace and tucked gauze. &c
One beautiful model OF white net Is ranged in broad
nounces Of lace with insertions heading each hounce
The bodice is in fchu design finished with the same
dainty edging Several bodices suggesting Rus
sian blouses by their softly draped fronts, are OF
net or soft silk made to be worn with either SILK.
grenadne or net skirts Two OF these. with black
net foundations are Handsomely trimmed with
renaissance lace applied in design resembling the
Greek key patterns.
Oriental colors pervade tho handsome salon In
luxurious profuson They perhaps one OF the
strongest features Of the season. 4 model is most
effectively arranged the nmy material being Of
Indian colors The skirt and uny cape accompany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31

General and Mrs Custer all during the war was
certainly worthy OF embalminS in teratuTe
Mrs Henry !. Gielow gave Nanny keml-
riscenccs" in natural and entertaining way,
plainly showing her familiarity with the Soutnerh
ante-hellum darkies whose love for their masters
and the children they nursed are un"rltien poems
Of tcnderesr faith and beauty. Mrs. GleioW X q
native OF Alabama but has made her nome III
NeU-York for a number Of years. she readS pc
tore he Nontauk club Thursday night AptII l.
Mrs Olive Thorne Miller ~ead chapter from
ono Of her books a Bird-Iover in the NeSSll
She gave the nineteenth chapter. entted ne ne
Secret OF the Wild Rose Path IN whch me
y,.fcnfulness OF pair Of birds guarding ther ~
and eggs is so picturesquey and sympatheuc""E
tod. - 80 ., to-
Mrs Grace Webster Hinsdale read one or hg'
poems on Raphaers Madonna di san SlSio r ..-
inc ,ha charm Of an unusually soft ana at'ract''
10 'ce 10 the delightful rhythm ,. 1901,
Ms Margaret \ Wach read TWO prEnt anu
ci.vor newspaper sketches recently from her T ~
..yb, DO We DO to- and Buying spring Dun
me-, She is a remarkably attractive retueL..
one Of the most enjoyable Of the morning va %.
,,~s v.as hat read by Mrs. Frances Lee PRATT,
The VIII for the Deed. The story IS soon 10 80 ~
,,,tIiebed Mrs Amelia f. Barr WAS on ne pr
-ornye with a reading from "A Bow OF pian ,,
I,ibb1r hut al the last moment she Wis un-L
-. Jotained and sent a note or feeTtI' WIFI
N. tJooner read 20 the audience. Another L',l.h
- re vii hc given Memorial Han mex Nio' on
dav evening at o'clock and recepuo" VIII 0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
CIRCLE or DIVINE MINISTRY.

The Circle Of Divine Ministry is an association
that was formed in New-York April 49, 1886. Iis
nurpose Is che promotion OF the highest knowledge
concerning divine principle Headquarters were
established last November az No. - West Thirty
,bird-st They consist OF q lecture and reading
rooms Books and periodicals may be found there
also A directory OF healers and nurses Glasses
ara conducted by various instructors. There IS a
sunday afternoon lecture or Bible class at $50
o..lo,k as well as a Sunday class for chi drcn aud
Sonrs peoplc \ silent hour Is observed daily
y,nrn - 10 ! O'Clock in the lecture-room on
t,nduesdav evenings AT o'clock a meeting Is
beld FOR inquiry and the relation OF interesting ex
neriences In connection with the work Mrs VI
- c,inoun No IS West Thrty-third-st will be
clad 10 give further Information about this circle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31

bore the name Of Raudnitz The blouse Of en-
bossed applique. the belt Of heavy white satin.
Silk rufiles made OF the three shades Of lettuce
green set 10 form round collar on the
shoulders
handsome black grenad.ne with point-lace in
sertons IN the accordion-pl skirt. was made
by La Fierere The waist. with It's cherry velvet
bodice and cheriY-VeVct touches on the collar and
sleeves had a decidedly blouse effect.
Douce; dress Of blue canvas cloth made
yoke below the hips. The blouse. with its tucked
yoke effect in the back. garnished with white
frogs and white braid. Collar and vest were Of
cherry plaid silk.
An Ohnet dress OF dark green net grenadine over
green silk curously trimmed In narrow black
satin ribbon set the skirt. waist and sleeves to
form diamond figures Two shades OF green satin
used In the belt and collar. For dainty iuf-
hness the Cabot dresses were most noticeable.
There was an embroidered helorOpe chiffon that
white satin deliberately trimmed with
white satin ribbon. and set off by bright orange
velvet belt. A lilac foulard with surah hnlsh
made up with panels OF lilac chiffon and lace with
sleeves collar and chemisette OF chiffon. was one
OF the most beautiful dresses shown
The only piece from the house OF Worth was
short Jacket OF black MORE SILK. heavily en-
brodered In ecru linen braid, with linen null
edged in pink satin ribbon.
The FrenchieSt dress Of the whole collection was
a crossbar gauze I'm a black and blue check tnat
was made up over a dark-blue silk skirt. The
skirt was pieated the waist tucked front and back
with a blouse effect \ purple plush belt and
tight sleeves OF Dale-blue mrrored plush. trimmed
with horizontal rows and scrolls OF black and
white braid that would make human arms look
Ike twin Egyptian obellshs were the must char-
acferlstic features Of the dress.
The general effect OF the imported dresses IS
ola horate but many beautiful dresses OF simpler
design are also seen AT Loeser's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
WOH4N's EMPLOYMENT SOCIETY.

The members Of the Womans Employment 20
ciety held Informal meeting ~ 10 o'clock yesier-
day morning in the Sunday-school room - ina
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The purpose OF the meeting was 20 complete ths
details in connection with the weekly sale Of ar
ticles OF clothing completed by women 10 tneir
homes az a remuneraiiye wage scale. Among tnoss
present were the first directress Mrs. William ir-
win: the second directress. Mrs George Ptlen. the
treasurer Mrs Granville p. HAYES. the secretary.
Mrs Enoch butcher. Mrs. John Hall. Mrs. James
H. Young Mrs p. II. Baker. Mrs John Dickinson.
Mrs William Brookheld Mrs. Edwards Row
land Mrs David Ivison. Mrs. John :. Kennedy.
Mrs G. r Smith Mrs william Bunker. Mrs. : ID.
Bruce. Mrs. Charles Kellogg. Mrs. \ Alexander
smith Mrs r J. Thompson. Mrs. W. kevSn Major.
Mrs J. Newton Ewsll. Mrs.. n. T. Taintor Mrs.
Thomas H. Smith and the members OF the purchas-
ing paying. cutting. furnishing. exam ming ard
selling committees
The society through its Distributing Committee.
has given employment 10 l0) women yersed IN 40
art OF needlework since the beginning Of tho pres
ont year The garments commanded ready .als.
and Mrs Irwin said the work done by the women
at their homes all that could be desired. The
garments offered for sale were she said 81 mo best
material. and could not be procured in any ~ mo
big department stores for the prices az which they
were offered Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31

The Re- Or George F Pentecost. recently o, the
Marylebone Church London. who received caii
from ihe First Presbyterian Church OF ionkers.
arrived here Yesterday the Atlantic Transport
steamship Mohawk from London. lie was accom-
paned BY his wife. and brought his household ef-
fecfs with him reception committee from the
church consisting OF William +. Nisbet Alan
Rourn Hugh Adams. Wells Olms,ed Samuel u.
Hawley Thomas Adams and Colonel kaIph r.
Prime met the doctor at the pier lie is a larger.
stouter man than his brother. Hugh ., Pentecost.
who was not at the pier. but teiephonei his greet
ings The party took carriages TO the Grand Cen
tral station and proceeded To lonkers.
Colonel Prime, In speaking Of Dr. Pentecost. said:
We had hard work TO get the Marylebone Church
20 give him up He born In Kentucky Nifty
two years ago. and served In the war soldier and
chaplain He was then Baptist. For some time
after the he successfully the pastor Of
CONGREGATIONAL churches IN Brooklyn and Boston.
but eight years ago ne went TO India evan
gelisi He Is one OF Moodys intimate friends.
After his return from India he called the
Marylebone church. the pastorate Of which he has
since held. Ills family consists OF his wife. son.
George F.. jr. In business In London. and two
daughters. one living In Detroit and the other Q
widow. living In France The daughter In Detroit
viii come 10 live with her parents In yonkerA"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
WEDDINGS PAST AND TO COME

Miss Netfie Moss daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. 10
seph Moss. Of No 2s3 West Thirty-sixtb-st.. was
married DR.. George Mord AZ $50 o'clock last
evening. in the Temple Emanuel. Fifth-aye. and
Forty-third-st by the Rev DR. Joseph Sverrnan.
The bride. who given away by her father. wore
a gown OF white corded silk trimmed with dUchesse
lace and chiffon. Her veil OF tullc fastened
with orange blossoms. Miss adelaide siskind Vas
Serns sa lo 81 %s. E Miss
Suse and Miss Frances Whlimark The BRIDE
bride and the ushers were Dr. william Y. Finch.
Louis Moss and Solomon Moss. brothers 81 tho
Staten Island brothers Of the bridegroom. Joseph
schatman. Or. William q. House ard Hyrnan Mos
ner at the Vienna. Lexingion-ave. ard Fly
eighth-st.
The marriage OF Miss Hattie Rotbschd. the
Youngest daughter OF Marx Rothschl.d. to Alphonse
d. Beer OF Liverpool England. took place At
o'clock last evening az Delmonicos The Rev. DR..
Kaufman Kohler OF the Temple Bethel, was he
officiating clergyman The bride. who was without
attendants. wore q gown Of yory-whte satin, COW
cred with point lace and tulle yell fastened with
corCnet OF orange blossoms ana az mona mona sun
burst the latter 2 present from tho prldeffoom,
whose best man Bertholf Stern. Of Liverpool
The usherg were Ioseph Bach. Charles spiegeio"rs;
r. Sidney ROtr.chd. cousin o. the bride. tdRafd
" FL otto Wise Benjamin Tuska. Henry Wen.
brides two brothers. Henry Rothschid and NJ lion
Rothschild. Mr.. Beer and his bride VIII sail Tor
Europe April 10.
One OF the important wedding to-day VIII Dc
that OF Miss Fanny Theodore Bland Pryor. the
Youngest daughter OF Justice and Mrs Roger A.
Pryor 10 william dc Leftwich Dodge the young
American painter which will be celebrated AZ noon
the home OF the brides parents, No. ives,
Sixty-nnih-st. The marriage ceremony VIII be- per.
formed by the Rev. DIR. David H. Greer. rector OF
st. Bartholomew Protestant Episcopal 'hurch.
Miss Clara l.. Gwynne. Youngest daughter ~ the
iaie George ". Gwynne. OF Brooklyn. will be mar
red 20 William F. Birch this evening IN tho Grace
Methodist Episcopal church IN West One-hun-
dred Ia nd -fourth-st.
The wedding OF Miss Fora Bondy 10 Louis Nord-
linger will be- solemnized $40 o'clock this evening
az Dolmonico's The bride will bc given away By
her brother. Maurice s Bondy and the Rev Or.
David Davidson will perform the ceremony.
The marriage OF r. F.. Russell Tratman. 9. T..
Associate Editor OF Engineering News and Mrs.
Florence r Kirkwood took place Monday. T1ey
will sail for Europe on the Whiie star steamer
Britannia this morning
Miss Margaret Nicely. daughter Of ar and N.Y..
William Nicely will be married TO Thomas Simpson
M o'clock this evening AZ the home OF the brides
parents. No q West Ninety-hfth-s'
Tho news OF the engagement OF Miss EHzaneth l..
Wells daughter OF Mrs John Wells. 10 Richard
Holt OF Liverpool England. has been received ~
this city Mrs Wells whose married a daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs Cornelius y Bliss. r. at nfessns
abroad with her daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
THE AMERICAN PrRITY ALLIANCE.

4 special meeting OF the American Purity All
ance was held in the United Charities Building on
the afternoon of the 27th inst 10 listen 70 papers
,.,d bv invitation by Miss Hannah Haowel
Clothier. Of Philadelphia. and " 'ary Traya.
OF The Century club If Wesir m. on the
educational and preventive he purity
rooyemcnt \ protest was uaa. adopted
FOR presentation 10 the Assembly against 'he pass
age Of Assembly bill 40 So TO license and legalize
eybibitions Of dancing and singing by children
under sixteen years OF in concert looms dives
and dine museums. tending inevitably 10 in
iure and degrade childhood. and 10 foster immoral
m. with the sanction Of the state.
a memorial was also adopted. - ne forwarded 20
The United States Senate. a1hirg for the raifca-
ION Of The lding inter Arbitration Treaty
hetween Great Britain and III" United states
lending 10 encourage amicable relations between
eli nations 10 lessen the ravages OF destructive
warfare and also thereby 10 safeguard pure
home life and TO promote high standard Of pub
lto
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
MISSIONS ~ BRAZIL.
MISS KUHL. A RETURNED MISSIONARY
TALKS TO THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

MISS h HI, ht hNfD MlS0'''N'NNis
TALKS TO THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
The Ladies' Missionary Society Of the First frss-
bvierian Church held special meeting n no
church Fifth-ave. and Tweifth-st.. yesterfsy
afternoon for the purpose % hearing ABOUT The
work OF the Presbyterian Board Of Missions in
Brazil from Miss Ella Kuhl returned mission
airy Miss Kuhl was OF the principals IN the
school at San Paulo and had many interesting
tell the graduates OF that insiifution
She said that the Brazilians were ready 10 follow
the Americans IN everything. and therefore were
glad 10 send their children to the schools y the
missionaries even though the Bible was taught In
them.
Miss Kdhl showed some pictures - the school Of
the church in san Paulo and OF Mackenzie COLI
ege and also passed around a Brazilian sold
piece which. she said. precious spend.
IL left by child for missionary work. and
Simonton. who raised great deal % money for his
his work by showing II and telling its story II
given 10 Miss kuhl by Judge smonton. the
At the conclusion OF Miss KuhTs address Dr.
Charles f. Knox. member OF the Board OF Trus-
tees OF the San Pauo School SAID g." words
secure a new building the present one d. too
small BY half. and IL seems particularly unforfu-
school i self-supportnG. ana WOULD nor need any
more help II the plant" could once b." secured
DR.. Knox referred with satisfaction 10 me fsct
that the institution was cO-educafional and said
that this alone good object lesson % Brazil
Mrs. Howard Duffield' presided and before INTRO.
ducing the speakers she exhibited couple o.
which she wanted the ladies 20 hI WIN wiring
and sewing materials toilet articles. Nas"linf ara
readabl book When hlled they would ID. called
comfort bags and given 10 TWO Or inc H''J
sailors who leave this port during the spring
Tea was served at O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
A can FOR Az INVESTIGATION.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In the papers | read few weeks ago that
man suffering from fracture OF IN" skull was car
ried 10 the Harlem Hospital The doctors % that
institution concluded that the man was shamming,
so ran pins into him 10 prove their theory. The
man showed that he was conscious OF tho pain In
fcted, these doctors We're convinced that their
surrnise was correct. The patient died
Tonight read that child has He'd az this
sare hospital under peculiar circumstances. IL
seems as though thorough investigation should
be made The poor at the mercy OF the doctors
TO whom they carried.
avoided in the State The answer was. by those
who are not wronged feeling tho same indigna-
ton AT il "a those who are" Yours truly.
New-York March 90 1897 CARRIE ARNOLD
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THE FOTNDERS' KIN.

The Founders Kin is a society Incorporated under
United States Historic Councils OF l116 1872 and 1892.
Its object IL TO bring into closer relation and fellow
ship the several branches of American families IN
the patriotic organizations OF the United States.
thereby sustaining through fraternity. the bonds
OF family alliance II Is proposed 10 build a me-
mortal to country's patriots. and home for
their descendants by means OF endowment
fund obtained from certain policies OF the New
York Life insurance Company, special premium
rates having been secured for this purpose All
kinsmsn are invited enroll and apply for these
policies not less than one-tenth OF each being as
signed TO create Q perpetual fund for the purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
WONAN'S PAGE APPRECIATED

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir. The Wouan's Page is n most timely and
valuable addition 10 The Tribune one turns from
the woman's columns Of most papers with sense
OF humiliation for We are reIegated TO a realm OF
gowns cooking recipes. tides and lamp mats The
Tribune page has iu IL the broader outlook when
has come TO he women Of to-day and presents lis
items OF one page for their conN eniencr II must
promote the growth which II represents.
Yours truly, y CHAPMAN
Brooklyn y. Y, March g. 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
THE 4STOR PARTY " TENEZTELi

Mr. md Mrs. John Jacob Astor. who sailed from
TAMPA Fla. several weeks ago IN Their steam
yacht the Nourmahal with a party OF guests IN
Guiding Miss Blight Winthrop Rutherfurd and
Craig " Wadsworth. have arrived AT la Guayra.
Venezuela Mr.. and Mrs. Aston and their guests
were received on Monday by the president OF
Venezuela, General Crespo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
PAINTINGS.

Mss Margaret Seymour Hall read next her pa
per being "Playthings." Mis- Hall said.
Il have lately read somewhere an account OF q
sociey formed for the purpose Of supplying games
ana toys 70 children in the poorer parts Of the
city the founder being d iender-hearted woman
VINO VAS touched with compassion on seeing
small hessar playing with an old tomato can and
a dead cat While admiring the Kindness that
prompted the action, ! must confess thdt The NOV
ING cause appears 10 be Inadequate. He must in-
deed have left his childhood fac behind who cannot
recognize The possibilities of enjoy lUrking n
ne free and untrammelied possession Of tin can
and defunct cat Tho former may. by the simple
acdltlon OF piece Of resned string. he converted
INTO an instrument capable Of producing some of
'he mos excrucidting sounds known to the human
ear; Inc latter is always available for obseques
anu VINO thdt mas watched the sports Of guileless
1 1co'I San nave tailed 70 remark how the most
=" .yvC2hhnucting an imaginary funcral2
"nth WIZ ne world learn thai only those things
ioeas Of amusement? Wnat child DOES moi prefer
80, VI '.s own deVising 10 The most ingenious cf-
!V'ls OF foreign manufacturer / have known one
TO De amused for DAYS by bairhrmSb .,,r.,y%d In
tSroV u aIils alter the handsomest Gf,s had been
nan may MOI be esteemed brilliant possessions
srooiSS 'e Is me small boy TO HON they would
yisfsr =, P'hcl AND a bit II paper may open
c,,'t,,. VI ehJoy Inent clever lawyer Of my sc-
doaat'ance can find the keenest The r9ost exquisite
,ione 70 ~ Gase involving DAYS OF severe appca-
noieJ 70 death 1y an art gallery reduced almost to
BORDERING on DO, naH 'nd driven to a condition
-, '' "a ripper himself might pipe in vain 10 such
There is poem Of a cour, fool who WIS so ey-
80 atilsy i,nny a. to ccnvuse an behDIdfrs cx-
49,, ~ nsiahchoiy person. who pined in gloom
sr,u Ahu' on inquiry. II appeared that he mgu-
orious one vas the other fool on bslfholsdsy
NJ, s''o te,, % amIse himself in his own way"
smusng story sbeu, Eliza ur Cook srapaG ,s ffe
49, virginia. out despotc soul. whose devotion 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31

The Tuesday Night Lectures at the American
Museum OF Natural History are largely attended by
women The last lecture in the course was given
by Henry w. Raymond. "Our New Navy iast
night at o'clock at the MuseUm Eighth-aye. ana
Seventy-seventh-st The lecture was Illustrated py
Steroopticon views.