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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
HARLEMS SPRLNG SHOW.

There will be much to interest women In the
coming Grand Spring Show at One-hundred- and
twenty-seventh-st. and Second-ave, which will
be open from May 70 l6. 1t Will re-
semble county fair in many respects. though
without the often engrossing feature Of trotting
races and will include extensive flower show.
Among the blossoms will be many delicate hot
house plants and rare exotcs but the greater part
of them will be hardy native seasonabe flowers
that every woman successfully cultivate in
her window flower garden. An innovation in the
matter OF souvenirs is selection OF potted plants
many OF them in bloom.
Most Of the manufacturing and commercial ex-
hibits will consist OF articles pertaining TO the
household and will embrace many food materials.
OF which there will be several thousand samples
FOR free distribution.
Two women OF the Iroquois Nation will have a
picturesque real tepee in the show. and VIII ex-
hibit their artistic handicraft. making beautiful
baskets picture-frames and other artistic objects
of white birch bark These women. who are In
telligent and educated have an interesting history
A novelty will be an Australian princess OF a
once independent tribe who asserts that she is an
enemy to Englands Queen. and there Will be many
other things well TO attract the attention OF
feminine visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
BROOKLYN TO BE REPRESENTED.

Mayor Wurster has appointed number Of women
10 represent Brooklyn at the Tennessee EXPOSE
ton at Nashville. They are all connected with
local societies in official capacities. The names OF
the women TO act as commissioners and the So
ceties they represent follows:
Mrs. Noah Chapman. president OF the Women 5
Club: Mrs. Charles " Judson. president OF the
Young Womeo's Christian Association; Mrs. Cor
nelia n Cary. Political Equality League; Mrs. AL
yah G. Brown president OF the european: Miss
Alice Campbell president of the Civitas club Mrs
Mary Z. Craige. OF the Public Library Associa-
ton; Mrs James Scrimgeour. president OF me
Womcn's Health Protective Association; Mrs
Charles " Chadwick. of the Froebel Society; MIS-;
Augustus Van Wyck. OF the southern Society, ana
Miss Ellen A. Ford OF The Irish World.
This afternoon the complete commission from
BrOoklyn comprising some half a hundred promi-
nent men OF Brooklyn and the additional members
appointed yesterday, will convene in the Mayor
office at o'clock 10 discuss plans OF procedure
II is believed the question of a Brooklyn day VIII
be brought up. and there may be an offer from one
or two of the educational and health societies 10
n AXE an exhibit illustrating their work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
MORE AID FOR GREECE.

In an interview with Tribune reporter yester-
day Scion j. Vlaso, general secretary or the
American National Fund IN Aid OF the Greek Red
Cross. said: I'VE have received to-day from Dr.
Henry E. Cobb OF the West End Collegiate
Church $50: SIS from the Rev. Or. Henry van Dyke.
OF the Brick Church, the second donation from
him. the first being sl48 so s25 from F. A Lon
meyer. and So from Mrs NJ. c. Hunter, OF Brook
lyn I am advised from Washington that the co.,
lections made by The Washington star amount
m sl67 % and this has been forwarded to-day 10
the treasurers Messrs. John Munroe & co. The
collection at Washington is due TO the efforts or
The Star and Mrs. kimon Nicolaides. we also
Josephine Locke has organized a committee In re-
sncnse TO our appeal and Is working nobly 10 help
our widows Please kindly state for me. as the
representative Of the Union OF the Greek Women
OF Athens under the presidency OF Her Majesty
the Queen. per cablegram received ny MISS
Clara Barton that any Information In regard 70
the fund will be gladly given. and that also re-
quest that the different committees that are being
formed should communicate with me FOR further
NH nod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
CHARITY SCHOOLS EXHIBIT.

The first general exhibition of the schools OF The
Children's Aid Society will be opened to the public
to-day. and continue until Saturday. The exhibit,
which has been arranged In the Of the socie-
ties in the Charities Building Twenty-second-s and
Fourh-ave. consists OF the work OF about six nun
dred children. most OF whom would be truants II
these schools did exist. In six OF them the pu-
pills all Italians. their parentage representing the
loves. OF THAI nationality Four. situated in
the Hebrew quarter. are attended by Poles Hun
gaIians and Russ slams. whose parents work in sweat
shops one Is attended exclusively by Bohemidns,
and the remaining seven receive pupils OF i've or six
natonalities the offspring. generally, of intenper-
and degraded parents.
The instruction In the schools includes everything
required by the Board OF Education with complete
course in manual training besides Sewing is taught
according a prescribed method, a.sJ freehdnd
drawing, clay modelling. work In Thin wood, cent
wire work and cooking Sewing, with special refer
ence TO their peculiar needs. is taught 10 the boys as
well as TO girls, and SO also IL cooking. Truant
classes are prominent feature, and the success
achieved l. most encouraging The society has, de-
teimired II sufficient support Is given by the public,
enlarge its work In this direction.
The work shown in the present exhibit represents
all the departments above mentioned and makes
mos; beautiful and interesting display. There viii
be a cooking demonstration this morning by three
OF the classes and others will follow on the two
remaining DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
4 CLTR CLEARING HOUSE.

The Central Club OF Norwalk Conn. Is doing
work somewhat different from that OF most
women's clubs Its design is TO make sort OF
club clearinghouse where members OF other or
ganizations may meet and interchange ideas and
describe methods OF work. Its name was given II to
Indicate this purpose. In this respect II is like a
city federation but its work goes further. II Is an
organization complete in itself having II members
with dues OF IS year and IS initiation Zee. but II
offers the hospitality OF It's pretty and commodous
clubhouse a regular meetng-place 10 any CLUB
half of whose members are also members OF the
Central Club It's members also have the privilege
OF using the house for entertainments or their own
by paving a nominal fee. The house is centrally
located Just between the cities of South Norwalk
and Norwalk and is prettily furnished. There are
assemby-roons a members room with writing
desk big table and bookcase well filled with
books the gift OF the Woman's Club Of Norwalk
and Of individual members. There is a cosey presi-
dents room, where the Executive Board may meet
classrooms and cardrooms. ianitor lives In the
house. and the Womans Exchange uses one Of the
rooms twice a week.
There is an evening lat home" a month. and
a young peoples evening for acting and dancing
The other simply social affairs frequent teas
and musicals Every Tuesday throughout the sea-
there is a Lecture often Win a Yea ana recep-
ton follow. The club is fortunate In possessing
talented members. who give their services In the
line OF lecturing and teaching,
There have been classes and courses OF lectures
the last year on the following subjects: Parliament
AIRY law. physical culture. millinery French. Ger
man. voice culture. library science manual train
ing for children current events hrst aid 10 the in
iured hygiene applied TO the home. and food
stuns. There was month called the "srory-tellers
month" when authors read their own stories aloud
a literary symposium. TO which were invited all the
literary clubs OF the town. each club contributing
a number 10 the programme, and number OF de-
ightful musicals There is no charge for any OF
these lectures and classes TO members OF the Cen
trail Club and the small sum OF p cents is all that
is charged outsiders each tine for admission. II
Is the wish Of this society be OF real service and
benefit 10 the community wei! individual
mt mbers.
dent: Mrs. Isaac s. Jennings. vice-pres dent: Miss
Dotha Stone Pnneo, secretary; Miss Helen Ferris
treasurer The Board of Directors the officers
and Mrs. Ira Cole. Mrs w. 4. Curtis, Mrs. Charles
Dennis, Mrs. G. w. Cram; Mrs Dexter Hitchcock
Mis- Sarah l.. Stevens. Mrs Francis Rurritt, Dr.
Emily V d ParCee and Mrs. Robert Van Buren,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
CARING FOR THE FUTURE

The Chelsea Womans Republican Association
held its regular weekly meeting at No 25S Eighth
ave yesterday afternoon. and spent the time In
informal discussion. the paper having again failed
Miss Helen Varick Boswell. who happened 10 be
present gave a little talk on the progress OF the
times and also complimented the club having
held together and done good work in the face OF
considerable encouragement.
Mrs Stephen King. apropos OF Miss Boswelrs
remarks on progress. said that bookseller had
told her that since women had been reading pa
ners al clubs he had noticed a marked change In
he character OF the books called for by customers.
Serious works at premium, ne said, and
novels nowhere
Mrs King mindful OF her recent accident. made
a motion. which has already been carried in the
Harlem Club that the club recommend 10 the
Building Department that when grandstands are
erected for public spectacles suitable protection
shall be provided for those going and from their
seats The motion carried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
MANY FAINT HEARTS.
FEW MEMBERS OF THE RAINY DAY CLUE
DARED WEAR THEIR SHORT DRESSES.

The Rainy Day Club held its regular monthly
meeting at the Murray Hill Hotel yesterday ana
devoted of its time to the question OF
whether not the members should be required 10
their short skirts AT all club meetings re-
eardess OF the wea Their.
Mrs Nav Bank Stacey said this would make the
society a short-skirt rather than Rainy pay
Club and an out-of-town member declared ma heI
courage was quite unequal TO coming INTO Tow" vi
fine day in such apparel. The MOTION was "
feated by a large majority and then MIS- "et ".e
Andrews moved although the point Is aHeduy
covered Inv the constitution, that members be
urged TO wear the COSTUMES to the meetings on d"
rainy DAYS This carried. The Executive
Committee had asked for short skirts al yestei
DAYS meeting, but only about hat dozen aP-
peared ,, -
When this matter had been disposed Of Miss E.
Niarq,ar;te Lindley the clubs delegate at the
working girls convention in Philadelphia iid"e
Mss Indley said that. contrary to her expecta-
ti1ns she had stayed over 10 represent her Cdtse
al the Health Protective Conyen'9n; an ne me she
w6re II everywhere and it was universally aI-
,mired She sxpects that A large club will soon be
f6r11ad IN Philadelphia and that many W IL P A.
Women WIZ 5unh IN line with their own that II
National federation is formed the rainy DAY peoP'e
WI WIZ De Ella Whitehead Of Tenahy then sus-
oeIied hat II would be a good thing TO try 10 in
Ierest the W c. T. L. in the subject. an Wa on
motion OF NE, M 6eieeate TO the W c. T L. con-
vention. now in session in the Broadway iaoe
nhboher suggestion made by Mrs. Julietta Sails.
bury Of Tenafly was that every menu ei h t,,n1
m melon was TAX taken Mrs. Salisbury said she was
herself sure Ihe al adSurnment Miss Lndey announced
thar August would be Rainy Day CiHo ga! al
members and their friends would be royaHy re-
ceved -.o.,r. nrobab,, a social
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
THE WOMEN WILL HELP.
MR. REYNOLDS AND DR. RAINSFORD ASK
THEIR AID IN THE COMING PO-
LITICAI. CAMPAIGN.

The woman's Auxiliary to the Civil Service Re-
form Association held its annual meeting yester-
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs. W. II. Schief-
feln No. 2i2 East Fifteenth-st. and reelected the
following officers Mrs. w. H. Schienelin, presi-
dent; Mrs. c. R. Lowell. vice-presdent; Mrs Win
throp Cowdin. No. 2S East Nnth-st. secretary and
treasurer and Miss Schurz Miss Morgan, Miss
Whitney and Miss Zimmerman.
After the meeting. the Rev. Dr. Rainsford made
strong appeal for the Citizens Union. and j. b.
Reynolds spoke the same subject.
Mr.. Reynolds said that the coming campaign
would be the most serious in the history OF mu-
nicpal affairs for since the Mayor TO be elected
will be the chief magistrate OF Greater New-York,
the "spoils" will be without parallel in magnitude.
He urged the ladies' to aid the Union by agitating,
both here and during their summer absence; by
returning town a little earlier than usual; by
becoming familiar with the issues; by not credit
ing quite all the bunders that will be credited 10
the Union. and by securing signatures TO the en-
roiment blanks
W. J. Schefelin spoke on Civil Service Reform
and complimented the ladies what they mad
done 10 promote that end. He said II was largely
owing 10 their efforts that the Aldrdge boom ndu
been defeated. and he mentioned that after their
hearing before the charter commission Setn Low
lad said that their argument was better IN form h1
Mr.. SChehelin said that II the Governor signed
the present Civil Service bill il would break the
healthy blood OF the movement 20 repair the tract
ure In time. He suggested that the auXlnary oe
represented at the hearing In Albany to-day, and
II is probable THAI tOur or five women VIII De
present 49,
The president Mrs Schlefelln presided at the
meeting, and the secretary. Mrs. Cowdin, read
rerort Of the years T3rH Miss SGnT nd Ibs ems
rolment blanks at the door.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
THE HARLEM Y. ". e. A. BUILDING.

The Harlem Young Women's Christian Assoca-
ton will lay the cornerstone OF its building at
Nos. Y and "A West One-hundred-a dtwenty-fo fourth
81. on Saturday afternoon. Nav s AS this occasion
marks also the sixth anniversary OF the association
preliminary exercises vii! be held In the Second COL
legiate Reformed Churca Lenox-ave and One-hun
crec-and- wen iy-thrdst. at $3.50 O'Clock. the Rev
{. Dew. Bridgman, rector Of Holy Trinity Church.
presiding Brief addresses Will be made by the Rev
Dr. 5. Virgin, pastor Of the Pilgrim Congrega-
uonal Church. DR.. Luc!en c. Warner chairman OF
the international Committee of Young Mems Chris
tan Associations, and Robert c. Ogden partner OF
John Wanamaker and brother-ln-law TO Mr. Wood
who presented the Brooklyn Young Wonen's Chris
tian Association with It's beautiful building The
Rev c. j Young, the Rev. william j. Harsha and
the Rev. W. c. Biting Will also take part I'm the
exercises. The cornerstone will be laid by Mrs
Lucen c. Warner. assisted by Miss Huyler dsugh-
ter Of John S. Huyler
Ground was broken for the new building last No
vember but owing 10 unfavorable weather the law
ing Of the cornerstone deferred until the nrese1t
time. The building IS - be four-story hre-pToof
structure, occupying plot o. ground 0xl00 feet and
Will cost when completed. $4,000 The trustees ana
managers nave been able. notwithstanding the fnan-
cal depression, 10 raise sufficient funds 10 nclose
the building and at the present time are canvassing
funds with which 10 finish off the interior thai
II may be ready for occupancy next September
JOnn 5 Huyler, Mrs. Lucien c. Warner. Frank A.
Ferris, j. VI: Horton George II. Burford. 4. 5. Still
well Mrs. Jordan l.. MOTT. Mrs II Daenker and
Isaac A. Hopper have been among the largest con-
trbutors TO the fund
The general public Is invited to attend these exer
cises and no subscriptions will be solicited.
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Blue-and-white French challie was the material
chosen for this model garment, the decorations
being cream-white lace and insertion. Although
quite simple in construction. II has an air Of ele-
gaLce that distinguishes II from the ordinary house
gown. The backs trinity adjusted 10 the figure
by means OF a centre seam and curvng side back
seams while the fronts have double bust darts and
a deep underarm dart that renders the fitting per.
feet The full trent and back present the Vatican
effect that is particularly pleasing in tea gowns OF
wrappers. Below the waist line the seams OF the
garment gradually expand, aHording the requisite
fulness the skirt which has foot decoration In
the form Of a narrow ruftie OF lace, headed with
band of insertion Bands OF insertion are applied
TO simulate yoke. and the closing Is effected In
visibly at the centre front. The lower edge or the
yoke is defined by a full bertha OF the material,
which is mitred 10 form three graceful points that
fall the sleeves with insertion and lace daintly
decorating the edges The sleeves are one-seamed.
and shirred along the edges. producing the
mousquetaire effect. They are arranged on two
scanned Innings, finishing at the wrists In bell shape
crush collar Of affeta covers the closet!ng col.
lar that finisles the neck
Dainty gowns Of wool cotton wash fabrics can
be attractively developed by the model, and lace
and insertion or embroidery will be suitable fol
decoration.
To make this wrapper for OF medium
size will require ten yards OF forty four-nch
terial The pattern. No. 1851, is cut In sizes for
80. "a. 3s. 49, 20 and Il inch bust measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

The Jersey City Woman's Club will hold the last
meeting Of the this afternoon in Hasbrouck
Institute. There will be a musical programme. in
which Mrs Bradley Tanner and Mrs. Robert g.
Lyle will take part There will be ten-minute
talks as follows: Women In Art" Abilene Negus
Stimets Art in the Home" Louise w. Heating;
Art as Applied TO Architecture" Margaret Mac
Fragments OF Keramics." Cornelia Post; De
velopInent OF Art" Anna NJ Condict and Art at
the Art School Shinnecock." Alice Scudder Hall.
At the close Of the meeting there Will be recep-
ton and pink tea, pink Is the club color. This
club Is one OF the most prominent In Jersey City.
Its membership numbers nearly two hundred and
IL is entering upon its fourth year. Ii has the
distinction OF being of the few clubs In the
United States to publish club paper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
A STTDIO MENICIL.

An interesting event from both the artistic and
social standpo!nts the musical given last even.
ing by the pupils OF Nine Katharine Evans Won
Kenner at her studio No 10 Stuyvesant-st. Sew.
eral hundred invitations were Issued and the par.
lors were well filed by apprecatve audience
One OF the chief features Of the evening the
singing by Nine Won Klenner OF solos. Die
Lorelei" List and Loves Rapture" dedicated TO
her by the composer She was accompanied BY
Bruno Oscar Klein. The following delightful pro-
gramme given:
a) "Pastoale" .Biss%
Nile Mignon Ducos
''Nella Cama C'Romeo and Juliet .......... Gounod
Miss Maud o. Weston
Violin solo. "a En- Reslrdsn lie c!ef' GODDARD
" a" IL Kari I' Klein ''''''''''''''' As0naFd
'Je dis que rien" carImnen.C .,............Bis st
''Guglelmo Tel Cse,ya opaca' i.......... Rossini
Miss Elsa Kelnschmld.
Miss Eleanor Danbmann ''e''''@"
"a, Mts PcireIa saiyai5r: S seniH
Mrs Elizabeth Alright.
''ouee d quest Anma c'IAnda dl chsmounix1,
Miss Frances Travers
Misses Kleinschmldt Gels and Damtn.ann
Tuscan Caraec,ols
Misses Grace Harrison and Beatrice Meyer
Romance CIemiFe und AEor .Spohl
Miss Wilhemina Gels.
Mrs Frank " Avery -'@"''
Ah. col neobo' Romeo and juliet .Gounol
Miss Thaa Lppu
Nine '' Ascia Tcaceda. ha's''
Violin solo (paraphrase webers last thought Weiss
Master Karl Klein.
Plus de Tourments cIe Cidl ............ Massenst
Miss Grace Gerow.
Arioso t'La Mort de Jeanne dArc'D. emoeru
''chanson d'Abelile'' c Refine Topare') M....
''Ganss ~ On" cT4garo'I NOM.
~"'~~ -----.--.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
WOMAN'S PAGE APPRECIATED.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: l much pleased TO say that / consider
the Womans Department OF The Tribune excel
lent medium Of communication OF all work in which
women are interested Yours truly,
REBEcCA KOHUT.
New-York April 2s. 1897.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: II gives me great pleasure 10 express my
sincere appreciation CT the Womans Department In
The Tribune. 1t is OF great value TO women, and
reflects credit upon the paper. Very sincerely,
MRS. w. b. LOWE
PrssidAnt Gsorgia Federation Of CluhA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
THE NURSES MEET.

The first regular monthly meeting OF the Grad
uate Nurses Protective Association OF the State
OF New-York was held yesterday afternoon In the
meeting room OF the Quigg Club, at No. 3Il Am
sterdam-ave Mrs. H. L. Clute presided and about
seventv-four members two-thirds OF the newly
ganIzed association present Miss c. L. Tr
bait OF Bellevue Hospital was elected director and
Miss Isabella Frazer OF the Brooklyn Hospital.
was urged 10 reconsider her determination to de-
cline the nomination 10 the office. perma-
nent meetng-place is TO be selected in time for the
In reefiu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
NOTES OF THE SCHOOLS.

A meeting OF the Lydia F. WadleiGh Association
Will be held the house Of Miss Ch.sholms No. 10
East Slxty-hfth-st Saturday. May s AZ 1890
a. m. All who pupils in the old senior depart
ment OF Twelfth Street School under Miss Wadrsh
cordially invited to be present Full particulars
in regard TO the association be Obtained from
the secretary. Miss VI. L. Hawkins. No. 3l3 West
e-hundred- "A nG-tMcm IN-seN enLt-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
MRS. NARY C. WCOuBER DEAD.

Mrs Mary c. McComber. who died yesterday az
her residence No. IT Cambridge Place, Brooklyn.
was the widow OF Joel McComber. She
the daughter Of Benjamin Lyon. and born
at Sherburne, Chenango County. y. Y. Mrs. Nc
Comber was a tender and afectionate wife and
mother and always had kind word for every
one. Although during the later years OF her life
Mrs. McComber had been In falling health. she
always retained active interest in the affairs
OF the day and most active In church work
She leaves daughter. teacher in the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
PARENTS AND TEACHERS.

The sixth regular meeting OF the League OF Par
ents and Teachers held yesterday afternoon
IN Room No. Is. Hamilton Hall. Columbia Unlver-
~ Reports OF committees were received. and
paper on Literature for Young Children" was
read by Mrs. Charles NJ Cone. Phi. D., alumne
trustee Of Smith College. officers elected for
the ensuing year and then the members ad-
journed to Barnard College. where an Informal ~
AAnfion va held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
THE MOTHERS CONGRESS-.

The Mothers Congress OF New-York City will
hold IFS last meeting OF the Monday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. In the Mott Memorial
Library. No. "a Madison-ave The speaker will be
Mrs Sophia McCleand. vice-president OF the
Medico- Legal Society. and her subject will be
"Psychology In Education" AT the close OF her
paper there will DO hve-minute talks on plans for
summer work
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perance Union work Rose Constantia a little Ar
nenian Cir sang in Armenian What a Friend We
Have in Jesus accompanied by Miss r. Krikorian
The latter made appeal for money 10 send the
child American school, in order that she
might become missionary among her own people
and the Turks.