New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-07

course. a member herself One Of the samples
is shown in the accompanying cut and the others
Will be published one at n time
To-day's sketch shows piece, Of insertion mag
nhed so that the meshes can be distinctly sen h
The pattern Is simple that II can easily DC
copied. but II the members have any difhculty ahd
will communicate with the presideni;genera,i OF
To finish the edge. turn down one mesh ana
LITTLE holes that Will then come directly over
each other.
So many people have sent letters asking for IN
formation on how to Join the T. 8. s.. that 1t Is
thought necessary to reprint the rules and resu-
latons Of the society:
The club pin Is what is called "stck-Pin. and
be worn BY both men and w9meh Inc e ibai
IS about the size OF a penny and the desgn - ,,.
q the sun rising In the dstanee Wrn ,ne
r. pret nran pn Of German silver and one that
be worn on any dress at any time ana no' ap-
All the old members who have paid the dues for
1897 entitled to the pin as are also al rne new s
Gilired for the first year The names OF such per-
sons have been kept in the Sunshine Roll or Men,
hcrs" book. and TO them the pin VIII De 1orwaToeo
II is advisable. however to send anew ones ad-
dress In order that no possible mistake may Do
made -, .Dou. ,oox or,
the initials used in publication are placed opposite
The full name is preferred for signa.ure IN 'n'
paper, but the use OF II Is not mandatory.
THE TRIBUNE SUNSHINE SOCIETY.
This association is known as The Tribune Sum
shine Society. 4. .. y.
FOR the above name
It's object Is to distribute In homes all over the
United States as much sunshine as possible par
tlcular attention being paid to "shut-ins'-peop.e
who are unable TO enjoy the freedom OF outdoor
ufe 70 any great extent. Through the Sunshine
Society the members will receive tho many advan-
tares arising from unity, fellowship and co-opera-
lion with those situated under similar circum-
stances.
MEMBERSHIP.
Its active membership consists OF the actual
"shut-ins" the people who are DESTROYS OF bright
ening a "shut-in's" life by some thought. word or
deed and those who live far from cities and who
though not shut in are shut out from much COM
munication with their fellow-bengs
MEMBERSHIP FEE.
A candidate shall become member on payment
Of the membership fee Tho fee consists Of some
suggestion that will bring "sunshine' to some OF
the members Of the society For example. exchange
of books PAPERS pictures. etc; ideas that may be
utilized TO advantage in the sckroom work or
employment that can be followed by shut-in !;
fancy work; holiday suggestions; senuing MOVERS
a general exchange OF ideas beneficial TO the men,
bers.
The annual dues are paid in tho same way as
the initiation fee paid and all these suggestions
are printed In the Sunshine column
OFFICERS
The officers consist OF a president general and
the presidents OF the different branch societies
The members Of this society now number several
thousand.
All communications should be addressed TO the
President General OF the Sunshine Society Tribune
Office New-York City. The club pins will be ready
10 send out tomorrow morning They Will be