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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
THE LYING-IN HOSPITAL.
WILLIAM A. DuER CHOSEN PREsIDENT-THE NEW
HOSPITAL TO BE ERECTED BY J.
pIERPONT MORGAN.

WILLIAM A. DUER CHOSEN PREsIDENT-THE NEW
HOSPITAL TO BE ERECTED BY J.
PIERPoNT MORGAN.
Tho regular annual meeting OF the members Of
the Society of the Lyng-In Hospital was held at
the hospital building yesterday afternoon Tor tho
nurpose OF the election OF thirteen governors 70
serve until the second Wednesday of April 1850.
The following governors were elected; Egerton L
Winthrop. George G. Williams. Frederic Bronseo.
William A. Duer F. Delano Weekes. Dr. Edward
w. Lambert Edmund L. Baylies Henry A. t. Tay-
lor Egerton l.. Winthrop. jr. Thomas Newooid.
Francis 6 Bangs. william Greenough and W. Pier
son Hamilton The meeting then organized and
tho following officers elected for the coming
yoar. President William A. Duer vice-president,
Geore. G. Williams; treasurer Frederic brohsoh'
secretary. F.. Deano Weekes.
The charitable and educational work or the nos
initial has largely increased in the last WE'VE
months. and with the prospect OF the erection Ok
Perpont Morgan the society viii be IN posiuoo
10 care for a much larger number OF the destitute
"a committee appointed to act with the Medical
Board and investigate the probable cost OF open
ing The new 81 s sa adaed to- the yearly n
come giving expenditure OF $4,000 annually.
would enable the governors TO open Some or .nS
out patient department, and. the income or the
hospital increased gradually to use every moor IN
the further development of the hospitals work
The committee is endeavoring either TO raise the
sum OF $4,000 TO provide necessary endowment
fund. else obtain one thousand annual suoscrio-
ers at So each
The society has greatly benefited by the sewing
class organized in the winter under the auspices
OF Mrs Frederic Bronson. Mrs. Frederick w. Van.
derbilt and others. The efforts OF these women
have enabled the society to relieve and assist many
ments have been finished and sent TO the hospital.
Prior to the adjournment OF the meeting DIS
NJ Markoe and William T. LIsk were elected con-
sulting physicians for the coming year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
OUR SCHOOLS ANDTEACHERS
THE QUESTION OF WOMEN PRINCIPALS
STILL AGITATING THE EDUCATORS.
MRS SARAH CoNANr osTRAM SAYS IT is THE
MOTHER WHO UNDERSTANDS THE CHILD
AND THE WOMAN WHO ALWAYS SYM

AND THE WOMAN WHO ALWAYS SYM
PArH1zEs WIFE THE Girl.
'I think 1t highly desirable that women should
hold these places" said Mrs. Sarah Conant Os-
tram when asked for her opinion on the subject OF
the principaships Of the proposed high scnoos for
girls land am unable TO why any ono should
question H. I also think that the more women are
allowed to take legitimate interest in education,
as teachers Inspectors commissioners. etc" the
better Women know most about children ana
young people. and the men are so aosorDed IN
business that the question Of education Is always
left to the mothers. 1t has been so in my famiiy'
and is so in all others that I know. 1t is always
women who found occupying themselves WIN
educational matters, in the League for Parents
and Teachers for instance. You seldom see man
al any of its meetings.
Regarding these high schools. am sorry mat
the boys and girls 10 be separated Ihey
should be taught together. by both men ana
women and IL would be better for the world. 10
separate and dferentiate them can be productive
only Of harm. l carried out these principles in the
education Of my own children. and have never re-
GREETED IT, They never heard anything of sex as.
inctions and if my daughter wanteG 10 90 w was
her brother did she never told tnat IL was
not a nice thing for little girls to DO ..... thu
girls should have woman principal ana doT sedic
eral management should always be IN me ha anus
Of At ber the danser of se NOT being
treated deiicately enough by man. and. again, he
siderate, simply because he did not understand
them AS for putting male principal into the 9id !
think Miss Wadeighs ghost would rise in wrath
10 protest against it. for she was known as a. a
interfere with the established order of things
There can be no dfTy nd ID M, hnd nnbsp viii
be constantly Increasing Teaching seems o 10 sn os
the business of women and 5geye Wthou
any thought of marrying and leaving T. while men
often take it up simply as a stepping-stohe 10
sounefhing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
DIR. HOUGHTONS APPEAL.
EASTER OFFERINGS ASKED FOR ENDOWMENT
FUND OF THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND


EASTER OFFERINGS ASKED FOR ENDOWMENT
FUND OF THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND
THE CORNER
The Rev Dr. George H. Houghton, the venerable
ard beloved rector of the Church OF the Trans
fguration which is affectiona tely called THE Little
Church Around the Corner" has issued 10 the
members and frerds of the parish an appeal for
offe rings Easter Day, TO be applied TO the IN
crease Of the endowment fund which now amounts
s10l $40 60. THE object Of this fund Dr. Hough-
ton says us to provide in days to come for the
maintenance in this place OF the present worship
ard work of the Church of the Transhguration-to
guard against the possibility. so far as may be- or
the change of this worship as regards the daiiy
Eucharist and the daily prayers. and the iessenins
Of the work now here done for the souls and bodies
OF fellow men.
The then speaks OF his desire that there
shall be no change in the location or the worship
or work OF the church, and makes this reference 70
his own advancing years:
In the ma .ure OF things. however. so far as the
fuflment of this his desire is concerned, X Is ODD
vious that what Is done must neeas De ba he Viii
be permitted 10 stand on many more Easter Days
pesore s OF tho Endowment fund of the Church
He would ask then. from It's members and
friends. from those whom II may have been
blessing and comfort In any measure %ha,so-
been pleased in and through it to accomplish. ard
who desire that what II now Is ana what II now IS
an Offering on Easter Day sunday next for this
fund as can cor sistenty be made, Inc accruing
of Of the paet or Bond and
is added Wholly to he hs viii
t tnue 't to be- $50. So added
n Is for the church-for the unceasing main.
taTng oi rs is pbs the Continues
to make his appeal for the Increase OF the endow-
ment fund. He has no other interest In the mat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
"IJTTIE MOTHERS" WANT PLANTS.

The Little Mothers are now eagerly eApeU.nns
,h no,ted plants for their Easter festvai on lues
VI. ;, % Those festivals are given three times
y ,oor at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter
and only children not included in other charities
orr ,nr,airod These Little Mothers are chill
dra, who are left in charge of their homes anu
tho vounger children while the mothers are a"ay'
These homes are found by inc n'einuei' ~ VI
i".'. o,couonts arc made for the care or
80, and the Little Mothers receive
Ticket bearing the date OF The one in ha cpomSpancs and
oiirc Cor a day in the country; i'lants VIII W "
taken , 10. II sent to No 81 Thrd-ave. care oil
ittle Mothers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
SUMMER SCHOOL PLANNED.

IN the Practical School OF Applied Design In
struction is given in designing for printed ana
woven effects in draperes and dress silks, carpets
rugs. oilcloths. wall papers. book covers. head ana
ran pjeces for magazines lace designs. china, sill
CIV etc The principal aim is TO teach the art OF
designing so practically that the pupils after fin
,sbng the course will be fitted 10 earn their living
During the summer term criticisms VIII be had
tron, buvere OF all the principal manufacturers
Who are greatly interested in the establishment in
lie counfry Of textile school like those Of Paris
NE, ria 'school will therefore fiji ong-felt want
The summer school VIII be held as prelimna,X
srnoress nv next fall. The school IS under the d.
pac,ion y, Miss Frances Herman, who Is a success
mi wnman designer having designed for many OF
Tho leading manufacturers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
EASTER GREETINGS.

EASTEN T'NN'''
Here are some sweet thoughts LOT INC - o. %
cards that may go with the Easter i",o'
"Reioicc and he glad this Easter-tide'
BE merry and sing for Spring Is Ming
God bless my lamb this Eas'er-une'
"If Won have a merry thought. sing H. sing H.
sing 1t from the heart
.co hrr, ,bv sorrow. the world has It's share
THE hand that takes the crown
Must ache with many cross
And only the toers know
The sweetness Of rest and calm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
ANTI WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS WIN.

BILLS WHICH THEY OPPOSED KILLED BY TIN
JUDICIARY COMMITTEES AT ALBANY.
Albany April N-The proposed amendments 70
the Constitution allowing Woman's Suffrage and the
amendments TO the Greater New-York charter pro.
vding that women may hold certain offices are
dead Mrs. w. Winslow Crannell. Mrs. Frederick
Townsend and Mrs. J. II. Reed. OF Albany; Mrs
Arthur T.. Dodge. of New-York, and Mrs. Charles
Andrews OF Syracuse appeared before the Assem-.
bly Judiciary Committee this afternoon 10 oppose
the bills They were informed by the chairman that
the bills were dead and that they need not trouble
themselves further about the matter. Senator Can.
tor OF the Senate Judiciary Committee told them
tho Same thing These women represented the
Anti Suffragist League of New-York State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
PATRIOTIC SUNSHINE.

President General of the T. s. s.. You may be
willing to le: a little patriotic sunshine CLEAN into
your Sunshine Society. If such as lights up the in
closed metrcal production have any such glow
Should Greek George stir any warmth OF patriotism
like Marco BoZZaris has so often enkindled. then
will he he indeed ennobled and he has already in
spired poets and orators. We would all pay him
our homage for his defence OF MS countryS rlgnts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
A CHILD.sTUDY CONGRESS- TO BE HELD.

Chicago. April ii-With a view to arousing n.
forest In the proper education Of children. the
Illinois Child Study Society will cndeavor to make
It's third annual congress one OF the largest ana
most profitable ever held. Speakers will be present
from ali parts OF the country representing all edu-
cational interests Among those who Will take part
sty, tho leading exponent Of child study In this
country. The Congress viii begin on the evening
]. II viii be preceded by three days conference
for child-study workers at tho Chicago Normal
School
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
MAUNDY THURSDAY.

THE FOUR DISTINCT PARTS IN THE
CHURCH CEREMONIES OF TODAY
1t is claimed that Thursday of Holy Week is
called Maundy Thursday from the "mandatum' OF
precept the first word of the antiphon. "A new
commandment give you. There are four distinct
parts in the ceremonies of to-day. The first is the
reconciliation Of penitence which is no longer in
use. although n vestige of II remains In the ancient
custom scrupulously observed at Rome. Three
solemn masses were formerly celebrated on this
day and before the first the public absolution or
the public penitents was held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
HEN TO BE ENTERTAINED.

The men who elected honorary members Of
the new Society OF Holland Danes have formed
society of their own and will be entertained at tea
IT, The DANES after their next business meeting
10 be held next Wednesday In the Holland House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
BLESSING OF THE HOLY OILS.

The second mass. which used formerly to be said
on Maundy Thursday. that OF the blessing of
tie holy oils This ceremony. of course. can be wit
messed only in cathedral churches because Is only
a Bishop that can consecrate the holy oils used
in the administration of the sacraments. There are
three holy oils In the Eastern Church thrty-three
different kinds of precious perfumes are put into
the oil and 1t thus becomes an ointment of exquisite
fragrance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
THE sULTANA BACK FROM HER TRIP.

John r. Drexers steam yacht Sultana. with her
owner Mrs Drexel Mr.. Fellows and Miss Randolf
on board. arrived here yesterday from an extended
cr,is, along the West Indies and the Spanish
main She sailed from New-York on February IL
and visited Kingston. Curacao La Guayra. Trni.
dad barbados st. Thomas and Bermuda. All %
hoar d were well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
THE MASS.


AS the Church commentaries on this day the in
stituion Of the Eucharist. she allows some JOY and
gratitude to minge with her heavy grief Natur-
ally the mass is the part in which this JOY pre-
dominates Though her pictures and images and
crucifxes still yelled. yet the cross Is covered
with white the altar is decorated and the candles
arn a uhitn Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
THE LAST NEW-ENGLAND WHIST PARTY.

The Society of New-England Women held the
s,xth and las: OF their monthly whist parties yester
dov afternoon in the banquet hall at the Waldorf
seventy-four ladies present. and the game
called al 3 O'Clock. closing 1T >. when the prizes,
four I'm number were awarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
WHERE TO GO TODAY.

The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Andrews Meth
al. EnsconaI Church. Seventy -sxth-st., VIII give
a. Eos,er bazaar this afternoon and evening from
to 10 O'Clock.
Tho regular monthly meeting Of european VIII
be held the Knapp Mansion ar,
Ross-st to-day at 1880 o'clock Inc pros'a i'''i'o
Gov tho dav Is under the charge OF the COMMITTEES
-, pbuanthropy Mrs George Nichols chair inaI
III III embiect for discussion will he Modern Phian
thropies There VIII be ep aPgis =" and "Tenemen,-
house Reforms"
Thore will be a parliamentary drill, under the au-
sn,ces Of european this morning az lo5o ci Vo -
ne home of Miss Lamb. No. ls2 keap-s'" D''o"
Ign.
Mrs Mary H. Flint will give her last lecture To-
49,, t ,ho series on History of Greek Art al the
home NJ Miss Ellen T.. Learned, beginning AT
nclock Subject sculpture after A'eAa""e' '''
Great"
Tho wonoen's meeting OF the Social Reform 'i"'
IN bo hold to-day will be Of particular interest," as
tbev will discuss general plans for next year ,
1yor, The club has been taking special interest oil
,ate in the Mercantile Inspection law general at
tention having been drawn to the SUBJECT pS 'no
condition of the unfortunate Oakess seaineh' III
whose behalf the club has made an earmes, hSors
Efforts have been made to brihs 'hei ''0 ~
the notice of the members ,,.. .o,or,s tina. IN
conjunction with the Committee on Orgalzeu r i.,
onnmftee has given four teas, 10 spreah
among women knowledge OF the rbe Women Gold
tion Id" r""nion and others have i'm consequence
h"come much interested In the WORK OF Iie =. o w.
This committee holds itself rea1S ~ tSe Mercantiie
Board OF ftFai'H co'''p
Inspection law
The American Authors Gufd VIII give .i'' -.
formal tea this afternoon from 10 coch III VIC
226 Yves. F1fty-eiBHtH-s''
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S,WNSf1lNE 1904
Z4zllsSNs>--SOGHF

Id, II NJ Eastman. Miss j. NJ Leggett Mrs.
Frank " Smith. NJ. s. Curtiss and d. b. Lewis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
THE QUESTION OF SALARIES.

The teachers still continue 10 take
a natural interest in the question OF "e"
salaries. but many OF them feel that they
are justified in making their minds perfectly
easy on the subject Il don't think there Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

The word Lent" from the Saxon Tor
spring. meaning period for lengthenng the days.
II formerly began on Sunday. but when that DAY
excluded from fast days 1t was put forward 10
Wednesday, In order that the season might still con-
tain forty days. When Lent was first observed
there such demand for FISH that the wnaie,
porpoise and era m pus used for food IL was
great shock TO pous people when they first learned
that they were mammals. and therefore were pro-
hibited food
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
GREEK GEORGE.


Huzzas for brave Greek George.
In all the lands huzzas
Where liberty is loved
Let freemen shout applause.
Tho suffering isle OF Crete
The Christian bosom strs'
Greece arms with old-time fire
For rights divncly hers
The classic patriot land
Anew her glory wears.
And shamcs those Powers so deaf
TO dying martyrs prayers.
The cretan cry, is heard!
The Crete shall worship God
In his own favored way
Irvine laurels for Greek George
In ever-growing green,
His Greeks. like Homer's Greeks.
Have now the godlike men. ,
G.. Thank you for the verses A pin has been
sent you.
President-Gencral of the T. S. S.: am an old
lady. sevcnty-elght years old next May, and have
been a reader of The Tribune for more than twenty
wears In my estimation II IL the best OF all pa
pers and with the Woman's Page added Is as
nearly perfect as can be- have been "shut-in"
for more than five years. and have tried TO help
.other "shut-ins' by sending letters books. papers
and cards and | thought that through your So
ciefy | might come I'm touch with others. Ii oc-
Cured 10 me that some OF your members might
like by sending the date OF their birthdays 10 your
naper' to receive birthday letters from other men,
vour roll and will do what can to help along the
good work In closing. what better word can |
ness and tel they can do nothing for others than
ihai Of phillips brooks; mo man or woman OF
a and gnoS without the world being better for it,
without some body being helped and comforted by
IN Montciar, y. J. MRS. NJ. II. ID.
NJ. H. D.: Thank you for the sweet thought.
Such words from one who has lived long life are
especially valuable. T. S. S. pin has been sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

Wednesday in order that the might stu con,
there was such demand for fish that the whale,
porpoise and grarpus were used for 1000 ~ was q
great shock to pous people wneh ns 'S we're pro
hibited food
An appeal for assistance TO carry on their work
has been made by the Committee of Work Rooms
for Unskilled Women. under the auspices OF the
Charity Organization Society, No. AZ Prospect
Place between Torty-second and Forty-third SITS.
and First and Second ayes They have done bs soGd 20
many needy women but unless 900 can be raised
in addition to their annual substitution they Mss
Kate Bond, chair man; Mrs lanes A: scrEymser'
Mrs Wam stone secretary; Mrs. John crying.
Miss L. l. Williams Mrs /. L. kellogg MISS ss liaSy
Miss A. L. Hopkins and Mrs. J. F. Tapley, treas
urer. of No 81 Clinton Place.
The report of St. Josephs Day Nursery gives
an interesting account OF the last years work In
caring deserted little ones Several benefit en-
tertainments were given by the Tekakwtha sewing
Circle gifts were received ana there were many
other demonstrations Of interest
The Colonial Chapter Of the Daughters OF the
Revolution met Monday at the home Of Mrs j. ii.
Vcrmilye, and formally installed as regent Mrs
De Volney Everit the former vlce-regent, as sue
cessor TO Mrs Abraham Steers. Mrs. j. i. Graham
was elected vice president, and delegates selected
Presbyterian building on April % and "a. The
general society will give luncheon In the Hotel
Majestic on April "a The society has Just issued
limited edition of the ancestral Register of the
General Society Of the Daughters OF the Revolu-
ton" containing the ancestral lire of every mem
Der who joined the society during the hrst -FOUR
years.
Women In Canada have got permission 10 prac-
tse as barrsters They must wear black gowns
over a black dress, white collars and cuffs, and
must be bareheaded
Women interested in the temperance movement
in Norway have been agitatng for law to prevent
women or girls being employed in serving liquor
In the saloons A law has been passed 10 that
effect and drnk-seer cannot employ any
woman except his own wife.
Nine hundred women have been elected this year
to serve poor law guardians in England.
Nine Patti is said TO be fine housekeeper. Her
special fad Is her linen, and the cupboards are
among the wonders Of Crag-y- Nos. Those cupboards
the particular of her faithful maid. Caro-
line who has tied up the beautiful sets with rib
bon, so that the cupboard when opened resembles
flower garden.
Miss Harriet Mason Denison began course o.
lectures on american Literature and History
Tuesday evening at Dr. Judson's Baptist church,
Washington Square. These will be given week
ly, Tuesday evenings. An interesting feature
of the course will be the recitation of passages
from American authors.
rson Life" at No. $50 Madison-ave.. April 10. at
$3.50 p. m, for the benefit of the free kndergar-
ten established by the aumne of the Ethical
Culture School
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

any doubt about our getting what We asked for"
said Miss S. +. Buckclew. principal OF the primary
department In No. 40, yesterday. land think that
the general feeling of the teachers is that the com
mittee having the matter in charge can safely be
trusted to do the best It for us. People didn I
know nor realize the condition Of fairs before and
now that the public has awakened to the injustice
OF the thing l am sure something will be DONE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss Mary Ella
Robinson. daughter OF Mrs Mary Knox Robinson,
TO George EIiotte Little on Thursday evening;
April 90 at the Old First Church, fltth-aVe. ana
Twelfth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

Mr.. Taft, OF the Board Of Education, has ex-
pressed himself as firm believer in the principle OF
equal pay for equal work. He said that he hoped
a woman would fill the position of principal OF the
Girls High School and that she would receive the
salary which a man would get In the place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

The various associations OF school-teachers In the
city are arranging functions just now In honor OF
Miss Jenny Miles. sister of DR.. Ellen Miles, who
taught the first white school in Richmond after the
uay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

Miss Harriet Mason Denson began a course o.
lectures on american Literature and History
Tuesday evening at DR.. Judson's Baptist church,
Washington Square. These will be given week
ly, Tuesday evenings An interesting feature
of the course will be the recitation of passages
from American authors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

Nine Patti Is said TO be a fine housekeeper. HeE
special fad is her linen, and the cupboards are
among the wonders OF Craig-y-Nos. Those cupboards
the particular care of her faithful maid. Caro-
line who has tied up the beautiful sets with rib
bon, that the cupboard when opened resembles
"A flower garden,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

The agitation for the High School has now
reached the women's clubs The Professional Wom-
ans League. as already stated. has passed reso-
buttons raising the salary Of all teachers. The
Woman's Republican clubs also much interest
ed in the subject and it brought up at the last
meeting of the West End Auxiliary Mrs. Z. G.
Swinney, president Of the Chelsea Club, is intensely
interested in the question The Phalo Club devoted
part Of it's last special session to the matter. Mrs.
Sarah K Bourne spoke TO the question. and In
vited the club to cooperate with the Iydia I.
Wadleigh Association.
The prize OF s25 which has been offered by the
General Society Of the Daughters OF the Revolution
for the best ESSAY on an American historical sub
ject will be competed for by the graduating class
Of the Teachers College.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-15

rh. 1ad,es. Aid Society Of St. Andrews Meth
ode, Eniscopal Church. Seventysixth-st. VIII give
an Faster bazaar this afternoon and evening from
3 TO 10 o'clock.