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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
GOWNS ON THE STAGE.
EXQUISITE PARIS CONNECTIONS THAT
ARE WELL WORTH COPYING.
cLINoING SKIRTS AND PoUcHEp BoDIcEs TRIM
MINGs OF LACE JEWELS AND CUT JEr-BE-

CLINoING SKIRTS AND PoUcHED BoDICEs. TRIM
AINGs OF LACE. JEWELS AND CUT JEr-BE-
wILDERING EFFECTS WITH CHIFFON
One Of the most notably chic gowns the
stage this week falls to the lot Of Miss Juliette
Nesville 1t has skirt OF white satin yelled with
yellowish lace. A little coat bodice with q design
OF grapes and leaves wrought In jet paietes on Its
shlmmerng Wilderness has turned back revers Of
cerise pllsse silk The full front is OF white tue with
foamy bow at the throat. There IL . narrow
folded band OF cerise at the waist above Q little
tabled basque. where tetted grapes again shine
and. to crown ALL comes a jaunty little toque. all
vivid cerise with just cluster Of black tips at the
left side q relief
Then there is Miss Maud Hobson. in a gown Of
tender gray crepe-de-chne. The clinging skirt and
the pouch bodice embroidered with a graceful
design OF scrolls and Ivy leaves In soft gray pail
lettes Square-cut emeralds outline the tiny yoke
OF old lace, and the sleeves are Of lace wrought
with the Jewels The hat Is mass Of gray tulle
with gray osprey sweeping over the crown. and
long ostrich feather curling under the brim,
where 1t is held In place by great emerald buckle
Miss Marie Studhome wears q quaint gown of pale
pink silk OF pin spot pattern. fchu OF white chif
fon is drawn around the shoulders, Its bordering fr
appliqued with yeowtsh lace: and the bonnet Is an
1880 OF Leghorn straw. with three bands Of narrow
black velvet ribbon bordering the poke brim inside
and roses clustering at either side; white ostrich
feathers wave above the crown, and the strings
Of broad pink silk ribbon.
An evening dress OF Miss Studholmes Is white
accordion peated chiffon over satin with three wee
frls bordering the skirt and outlining the decol-
letage and white satin sash embroidered lightly
with silver holds in the fulness at the waist.
FOAMY FRILLS OF CHIFFON.
Over this dress Is thrown a long opera cloak OF
blue accordion pleated satin. with foamy frills OF
blue chiffon rufling round the neck and making
cape effect about the shoulders Inside It Is all
accordion -peated blue chiffon with cobwebs traced
In silver thread.
The Ambiguity girls are gowned to perfection.
One has dress Of black net over foundation Of
white glace yelled with white lsse, the net showing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
KINDERGARTEN CONFERENCE
THE PLACE OF MEETING MADE TO
SERVE AS AN OBJECT-LESSON.
GENEROSITY OF EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE IN SUI
PLYING FIVE KINpERGARTENs WITH


LIGHT. AIRY ROOMS.
The supervisor Of kindergarten instruction In the
public schools. Miss Jennie C. Merrill held her first
kindergarten conference OF the season yesterday
afternoon In Public School No. 125 in Wooster-st.
The new kindergarten manual. Issued by the Board
OF Education last spring. was the subject Of discus
sion.
These meetings held on the call OF the super
visor at more or less regular intervals throughout
the school year. for the purpose OF general ex-
change Of IDEAS The place Of meeting is generally
made to object-lesson and is chosen
each time by the supervisor with that end in view.
No l25 was selected for yesterdays conference to
give the kindersarners opportunity Of seeing to
the decorations and pictures placed there by the
Public Education Society
There now forty kindergarens In the public
schools Of the city twentyfour having been opened
since the beginning OF the present year. more
rapid progress than has been made at any time
since the system was introduced In 1888. On Tues
day last ten were authorized by the Board
Of Education. and the teachers will be appointed
next week. Two teachers have also to be assigned
10 Nos IS and 6l. In which classes have already
been opened. and this will exhaust the eligible list.
which Is never large one owing to tho strict re-
quirements. Kindergarten being obliged TO pass
the same examination as regular teacher. with
special examination in kindergarten theory and
practice.
Two Of the kindergarten classes are TO be In
No 75 This will make five in that school. all being
conducted in the annex at No 1877 East Broadway;
the rooms Of the Educational Alliance. This VIII
be the largest kindergarten department In any
public school in the city, and IS made possible b"
the generosity Of the alliance In giving its rooms
rent free for the work. The rooms are large and
light and In summer the children will have the use
OF the roof garden for marching and games.
The kindergarten classes are opened Just as room
can be found for them. and Miss Merrill says that
when all the new buildings that have been author
ICED finished there will be little difficulty proba-
bly, in getting kindergarten into every one OF the
schools
The Public School Association Of Kndergartens
held its first meeting of the season last Friday IN
Public School No. IS. the president. Miss A Grace
Gibson presiding Stories illustrated by black
boari drawings were related. and these were after
ward discussed and criticised by the members and
the supervisor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
MISS HUNTINGTON MIIyTAINS HER CLAIM

The nomination OF Miss ARIA S Huntington by
the Democratic city convention for School Com
missioner In Syracuse. N. Y. has raised n great
commotion there Miss Huntington is the daughter
OF the Right Rev. Bishop +. ID. Huntington OF the
Episcopal Diocese OF Central NewYork. and by
taste education and experience In charitable and
educational work is particularly qualified for the
Office The disturbance Is not over the question OF
her fitness. but because OF her nomination on the
Democratic ticket and her acceptance OF 1t. Miss
Huntington consulted about It and said that
she would accept the nomination II II was decided
that she were eligible. The convention was salts
fled on that point. and proceeded TO make the
nomination: Republicans are making an outcry 10
the effect that. being a woman, she Is ineligible.
and that her nomination was trick TO strengthen
the Democratic ticket and they declare that she Is
being made the cats-paw OF the politicians. As
proof OF the candidates eligibility the other side
points to. Title V. Section g. OF the Consolidated
School law, which declares that NO person shall
be deemed Ineligible to such office School Commits
sioner) by reason OF sex" They not only hold THIS
to be conclusive, but argue that women have held
and are holding this ONCE In several districts O.
the State: 1t Is said that Miss Huntington VIII
maintain her claim. and 1t u thought that there Is
NO doubt Of her election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
SUCCESS OF MOTHERS CONGRESS-.
SYRACUSE ENTERTAINS WOMEN FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE STATE

The Mothers Congress- for the State OF New
York. that convened In Syracuse Thursday was
q surprise TO many. The Syracuse people who
stepped In out OF curiosity were amazed 10 find that
standing room was not to be had. the room. the
hall. the lobby and the par.ors OF the Woman's
Union house we're all full.
There is such a seeming plethora OF women's
clubs in Syracuse that when the youngest OF all
announced a Congress- much establishment was
felt and the success OF the venture is most grat-
flying.
Every one knows tina, mothers always are enthu-
siastic over their offspring; combine that per-
sonal enthusiasm and the result is an Astounding
interest
The programme VAS well carried out. only few
falling to appear a?d they had or sent. good
reasons for the failure. Mrs J. G. Allen. Of Roches
ter who 10 make the response TO the welcome.
was OF the abssntees. and Mrs. Fannie schwed-
Ter Barnes. OF New-York. filed her place. Mrs.
Mary Towne Burt to speak on the Temper
ance Question" but could not be present. and Mrs
Arthur ]. Wells OF Syracuse who was to speak. was
also absent. Mrs. James l.. Hughes. of Toronto
Emma sa t eS of PosSsm Whose on
THE Ideal Mother OF the Perfect Man" was eager
ly expected had not arrived at the time for her adj
There were, some amusing repartees among tho
Universal Motherhood" said some sharp and
witty things which were evidently the expression
Clune OF St. Lucy's Church who said that he had
some fear when he asked to address the meet
Ing. because he thought he might find them "ad-
vanced women" but was reassured when he found
them thinking women and then proceeded to say
he "smote hip and thigh by Mrs. Hughes.
VINO declared that when women were given an equal
chance with men. when public opinion gave them
the same respect that II gives to men. they would
broaden out and be all that public opinion and en-
vlronment prevented them being now. Mrs. Hughes
favorite with the meeting: she has a charm
ing and magnetic manner.
Mrs. f.. c. Mayer. OF New-York who Is Theoso-
phlst, with statuesque style. vibrant voice and
forcible. clear method OF speech reminded Of
the days Of Hypatia. She wore black gown, full
and straight with girdle and with sleeves and
was so entirely different in appearance from the
other women that she formed attraction by
herself. Mrs. Mayer spoke briefly and confined her
address closely TO the Child Culture In the Interna
tonal Brotherhood League and was listened 10
with attention.
Mrs Fannie Schwedcr Barnes spoke OF The
Mothers Voice" the official paper. Mrs. Barnes is
pleasing speaker and Is popular with the Congress.
The evening session In 81. Paul's Church was we'll
attended and the women speakers were accorded
hearty recognition.
Mrs Amon Hnsley. OF New-York City. who spoke
on "A Voice from the Highways" has A delightful
trick OF speech and was most entertaining.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
TISSUE-PAPER PATTERN OF TRIMMED
WAIST. NO. sos. FOR COUPON
AND TEN CENTS

Afternoon design In heliotropc figured barge
The wide revcrs have the free edges bordcred with
pleated satin ribbon headed with passcmenterc and
opening upon a vest q green silk wit lace applique
The belt and collar NJ black satin. afordlng the
Inevitable touch OF black 20 accsntuatc the other
colors. The waist Ia arranged over "a gove-htting
lining having double bust darts rnd closing IN the
centre. over which the plain vest or plastron is
adjusted: that Is sewed permanently In position
on the right front TO hook hvis.bly on the left
The full fronts dartlcss. with the fullness at
the waist line laid In pleat.. with soft crush
girdle encircling the waist. The seamless back lies
smooth across the shoulders. the add tional mate
rial at the wais-lne being la q IN close overlapping
pleats. Smooth undorarn cores separate the fronts
from the back. At the neck is "A close standing
band having a stock Of ribbon. above which rises
a soft frill OF moussene thatfs doubled and gath
cred closely 10 fare stylishly. Below the bust Inc
the right front overlaps the left. closing invsiby
at this point.
The sleeve ~rescnting fashionable but mod
crate fulness, I've upper and under portions and
are tastefully completed at the wrists with ribbon
pleatings Barge. satin fouards and double cash
meres first choice for waists Of this description,
care being taken the selection Of coors and com
binations.
To make this waist for woman OF medium size
Will require three and one-fourth yards OF forty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
A WEDDING AND AN ENGAGEMENT.

At Riverhurst. the summer home Of Mr.. and Mn.
George Parsons, in Kennebunk, Me-. on Thursday,
took place the marriage Of their daughter. Miss
Charlotte. to Charles Edward Mm!ne. Of this city.
The ceremony performed by the Rev. DR..
Abbott E. Kittredge and the Rev. George A. Lock
wood Miss Gail Parsons maid Of honor and
the bridesmaids were Miss Mmine. Miss Parsons.
Miss Kittredge Miss Squier, Miss Lewellyn Par
sons and Miss Louise Parsons, OF this city; Miss
Stoddard. of New-Haven: Miss Julia F. Stevens, Of
Of Chicago. The best man was Henry Parsons.
Hogan. j. D. Fessenden, Edward Van Volkenburg,
jr, Joseph Parsons and w. L. Parsons. Of this
city. Only the immediate relatives and friends
were present q
The engagement is announced Of Miss Alice
Courtney Busse. only daughter Of the late George
J. Busse and grandniece Of Courtney Schenck, to
Edwin Wilbur, the architect, of Newport. X. !.
Miss Busse is the sister Of c. s. Busse. the we'll
known athlete OF the eth Regiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
yATJOyAL CONSERVATORY or Music.

The uptown branch Of the National Conservatory
NJ Music Of America opened yesterday after
nom a, No gs9 Lenox-ave A large number OF APP
nI,cants were received by the president. Jeanette
NJ. Thurber and piano examination was held
under the supervision OF Rafael Joseffy. the piano
virtuoso Preliminary examinations for scno "a,
teen years Within A. Martin. president OF the
Harlem Board OF Commerce. was among the VS.
itvrs. 80 c.-..,orv ,rolvd,. H. foai
Joseffy Miss Adele Margues James o. hunekeFs
Mis- Elena ComDtock and Bruno GortatowsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN.

The annual executive session OF the National
Council of Women Of the United States will be held
on October 25 %. "a and Is. at Nashville. Tenn:
under the auspices Of the woman's department OF
Tho Tennessee Exposition. Among the questions
70 he discussed are: How may local councils more
efncienty cooperate with municipal governments!
0nnor;In,ty and obligation OF the National Council
10 promote the growth Of religious unity: the rela-
lion of the National Council TO National Govern.
ment affairs: the National Council as an agent In
promotng National patriotism, and the council -
An AGENT In promoting peace and arbitration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
THE CONGRESS ELECTS OFFICERS

Syracuse. n. Y. Oct. lat this mornings ses-
sion of the Mothers Congress a constitution and
bylaws were adopted The following officers were
elected: President Mrs. Fannie SCHNEIDER Barnes.
OF Naw-York: first vice-president, Mrs j. Calvin
Mead OF Oswego: second vice president. Mrs t..
H. Merrill. OF Syracuse: recording secretary. Mrs.
q /, lanes Of Utica corresponding secretary.
Mrs Sarah T. Harris. OF New York: treasurer,
Mrs. Fannie j. Bailey. OF Albany. Mrs Merrill and
Mrs ! Calvin Mead we're elected delegates to the
Convention OF the Federated Womens Clubs Tho
Congress adjourned this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

Letters and contributions have been received
from Miss Susie f. Hill. Mrs. D. B. Hamilton
Mrs Z. P. Needham. Mrs. Mary S. Carpenter Mary
NJ Field. II. V. V. Berry Mrs. May Darby. Mrs.
B. Leibert Mrs. l.. V. Marvin and A. E. Sunshine
padges have been sent and all new names enrolled
Many correct answers have been received to the
poet puzzle. which seems to have afforded much
entertainment TO the invalid and shut-in 7. S. 8.
members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

Presdent-Gcneral Of the T. s. s: In The Trlo-
une OF August directions are asked for packing
fresh flowers AS I have made pracucaI STUDY
OF the preservation OF flowers and foliage for many
yeors 7 give Won the benent OF my experience.
Take wet paper. dipped in ce,water-tissus paper
Is bes,-wrap each stem and calyx separately then
mack IN dry cotton which will hold the dampness
and prevent the crushing OF the flowers II Is
moro important 10 keep the calyx wet IMAM me
"a - -'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

rytension Glasses at the Teachers College Morn.
ingside Heights. One-hundred ndtwentieth-st..
begin to-day and open 10 all teachers. Glasses
meet at 1870 O'Clock on Saturdays from October 2
to March H. There Is fee in the department OF
elementary methods. In freehand drawing. me-
chancal drawing wood carving and clay modelling
there are two-hour classes. with fee Of s. Meth
DDS OF teaching cooking and sewing are given for
lie lectures are given without fee. beginning to-
day with laboratory instruction on physics The
the outlines Of EuToDean civiliza ton to 1909 A. D.
enough to make 1t practicable.
The vocal classes at the Professional Woman's
League will begin to-day at the League House.
No 1909 Broadway
Miss Cecilia Beaux. Of Philadelphia. whose pict-
ures in the Paris Salon Of last year attracted much
attention has been named one Of the ten inter
national Jurors who viii award the medals medals. and
Pittsburg.
Rafael Josefry was present at the plano exam
nation held yesterday at the opening OF the up
town branch, Of the National Conservatory OF
Music. No. 239 Lenox
Dr. Cassns Mcdonald will hold conversation
hour" on the subject Of Mind and Matter this
afternoon a, o'clock at the Amsterdam Ho'ci'
Fourth-ave. and cnty-irst-st
Miss Katherine Leslie. the representative or Inc
Toronto World who entertained at the Pro-
fessional Womans League last week. speaks IN
her paper q the league as zone OF the unique
organizations OF US kind In America Tho aston
ishing and pleasing thing about the women / met
here il that they DO not take themselves too seri-
ousy. and desirable virtue in an age OF new
women. They dc not pose as superior beings or war
With their brethren, but seem 20 DC imbued Win
wholesome, natural and sweet IDEAS OF life ana Jus
Possibilities neither did / see any O! that undue
soenny Of counienalce ana manner which lndi-
Gates a sad lack %. huvor that TRANSPORTER OF He
which makes even poverty endurable a..
Miss Leslie was altogether pleased with her VISIT
mere, and enjoyed it in that same wholesome. nat
urdi' way thar she admired so much In the league
women.
The German Empress is sot only perfect house
keeper but an economical! manager In other ways.
s9e employs something like a dozen dressmakers
evsstantiy 10 cut over her AVN and her childrens
new.
Inc ladies' o, the American Legation al Madrid
nave written that their reception In the Spanish
cap.,a has been cordial as stately Spanish
sldloees and charming senoras. who know so well
no" 10 welcome strangers, could make 1t.
MTs Florence Kelley has been tU some time State
factory Inspector Of Illinois. but has now lost her
place. teing superseded by man appointed by
Governor Tanner. Her rival Is an employee OF
ego round that two hundred boys whose ages
prought them within the child labor law
w. besides several hundred who not pro-
Vsoso Wild certificates Of schooling demanded by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

The Executive Committee OF the Mary Washing
ton Colonial Chapter. d. A. r.. will meet thi,
afternoon at 3 o'clock In the old Vanderpoel man
sion. Seventh-ave. and Northumberland thirty
ninth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

The NTH wild flower show Of the Alumni Science
class OF the Normal College. given under the au-
spices Of the Natural Science Committee will con-
the exhibition In the college library to-day.
4 small admission fec is charged for the benefit OF
the Alumna Settlement. Public school children. II
accompanied by their teachers. are admitted free.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
VOMAN'S PAGE APPRECIATED.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: My whole heart is in the Sunshine work. 1t
is so beautiful that II all Of us will only engage In
sending out few rays many heartachss VIII De les
ssned nd many lives cheered Cordially yours.
~ ~ MRS. NJ. PAINTER.
Brooklyn. N. Y. Sept. 20 1877
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

For the college girl or the admirer Of collegians
there is article OF adornment that will servo
exhibit publicly the sentiment cherished private
ly This IL hat pin displaying the coors OF the
different colleges In enamel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

Miss Gladstone Is an enthusiastic wheslwoman
and thinks an afternoon call on frleDd stayni
twenty miles away not extraordinary feat Il
accomplish
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

The Household Economic Association OF syria
cuse Mrs William II. Nodnc. president. will hav'
charge OF the luncheon 10 be served 10 the deegate
at the converting OF the State Federation. Novem
Der 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
PLANS OF NEW-ENGLAyD WOMEN.

The National Society OF New-England Women
will open its October q. with reception
at the home OF the president. Mrs. William Gerry
Slade at No. 500 West Eighty-seventh-st. Mem
bers will have an opportunity to take tickets for
the entertainment on November 30. to sign the con-
stituton and to subscribe for the whist afternoons
and the series Of luncheons to be given during the
winter These and all other society AFFAIRS except
the regular social and business meetings Will b
The drst regular business meeting will be held at
the Astoria on October $ The members VIII meet
at 2I5 D. m and $3.50 O'Clock there VIII De an en-
tertanment
The New-York and New-Jersey State societies OF
1872 will hold their annual meeting ana election on
October 10 at the home of Mrs William Gerry Slade
No a32 West Eighty-seventh-st social VIII Toll
low the business meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

Mrs. a. Lye-Write TO Miss Eleanor r. Ed
wards No 233 Bellev!lle-ave. Newark, ~ j. Tor
tho Columbian stamps and 10 Mrs. f. F. Tracy:
No 9oD Bloomneld-st Hoboken. about the Invalid
wrap. Your name has been enrolled Send two
cent stamp for club pin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

The President-General feels that all the Sunshine
members Will enjoy these words. copied and sent
for the column by Mrs. Abigail Foote Loomis. the
oldest r. s. S. member. She Is ninety-nne years
OF age:
They that trust in the Lord shall be Mount
Zion, which cannot be removed. but abdeth for
ever Let all put our trust there evermore.
ABIGAIL FOOTE LOOMS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

Mrs Nelson Spofrord sent answers 10 Mrs NJ b.
Smiths quotation puzzle in The Tribune OF Sep
,omher s. A badge has been forwarded to Mrs
Spofford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

Mrs L. V. l.. Lynch. OF Syracuse. chairman o
State correspondence OF the Federation Won
ems Clubs. is stopping at the Hotel Windsor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. who 1t will be remem-
bered. Miss Endicot. has received from the
Queen the gold instead OF the silver jubilee medal
lies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02
ANGEL OF MERCY-AN ACROST

Angel o. mercy to hearts IN distress.
Nor ever grown weary. be they many or Tess,
Nor over n murmur az each burden she bears
In her hearts sweet devotion To duties ana
prayers. , $500.
Even as thy days. so shall thy strength be:
Duties ngy cheerfully for Jesuss sake ea Gpne Tho
Oh. nothing 5" iair' so sweet ""''' VIZ
Their 60 on. angel OF light; scatter sunshine along
Your reward Will be great in the seraphlin song
i''' A FELL OW- SUNSHINE MEMBER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-02

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The woman's Page and the Sunshine COL
umn are much appreciated here think you are
doing great deal of good. Truly yours rsi;,rrvs
County Supervisor Of Schools Rutherfordton.
Rutherford County. N. G