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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13
THE BUYER AND WAGES.
JOHN GRAHAM BROOKS TALKS on SOCIAL
REFORM

JOHN GRAHAM BROOKS TALKS on SOCIAL
REFORM.
II any scep,ic thinks that women have no real
interest IN the great economic problems OF trade
and wages he should have seen the audience. most
~ women that went 70 the Berkeley Iyceum yes
terday In the heavy storm 10 listen 10 the wise
words Of John Graham Brooks on social reform.
On ordinary occasions the private carriages lined
up tho street would have indicated some social
function, and no would have imagined the oc-
cupants were intenty listening 10 the niquities Of
the truck store" the white slavery Of child
labor in the mines and stores.
In the interim Of waiting, one lady remarked:
Gould you find as many people in church on
such DAY this?'
Her neighbor replied: mot unless Mr.. Brooks
was preaching" which seemed a little hard on The
ministers
Mr. Brooks changed his subject 10 "The Buyer
and Weekly Wages" and said We have no right 10
the Old phrase supply and demand, for, ac-
cording TO the most advanced social economists We
create the world Of products, and human desire IS
the only thing that gives value.
The speaker thinks every phase OF economic de-
velopnent gives infinite hope that the old order
OF things be improved and the widespread IN
terest in this subject would indicate that nature Is
Every great social wrong" said the speaker,
has been defended by the cry that y r'iome are
but the time IS coming when the can sha s ,,y
into the can and the Impossible mo Inc posHiD''
because We have aroused ourselves.
The economic question or IuXury was tdncn uI,
for on the proper distribution of wealth depends
the wel-being Of the community. ,, -
A briet account was given OF what England as
Government mad done to raise the standara pr we're
irving w do and what individuals might DO 10y
encouraging buying only Of those goods when are
pressure Of economic approval Will tend 70 fai s
the standard OF living. This Is the purpose OF 'ho
Consumers' League II wisely carried out -,
In Closing. MI Brooks remarked that ne co quo
make no stronger plea for indiyldnai elOro ~
n quoting the words OF an eminent economist Vi
Glasgow: , ,ho,ob, may
Every one with honest WORK anu 'h1 no en- nnii
begin 10 clean his own little corner OF 'he UNI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13

Oil so that thy all form a uniform mass remove
the cup 10 the back part OF the stove. Peel two
large almost ripe. cucumbera Choose two that
have not We. become yellow. but are on the eve OF
turning chop them fine and squeeze out the juice
with "A towel
There should be about two ounces or two table
spoonfuls Of Juice by measure. Mix this JUICE Win
thn melted oil and other ingredients. Add a i""
drons Of French spinach green. The green may be-
purchased Of a dealer in confectiOners supplies az
u cents bottle or IT may be prepared from recipes
previously published Ia The Tribune.
To look dainty the cream should be merely tinted
pale greon hardly more distinct In color IMAM the
interior of the cucumber just under the outer SKIN
Put the cream into little porcelain jars as me III
material as Won choose and set them in a pan OF
COLI water for their contents 10 cool
This recipe j. published by special ieqGt9,, ~!
ni,estions that come under the head Of Household
Talks are cheerfuly answered 10y the writer OF 'hS
column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13
DIR. MlYNlRD ON DR. RATySFORD.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: | beg 20 be- allowed to rectify two unnten-
tional errors in your notice OF my parlor lecture
last Tuesday Mrs. Horizons. No IA West Fifty
seventh-st I'm abiding 10 the recent utterances
the Bradley Martin Festivty" by tho Rev. DR.
Ralnsford. OF ST Georges Church. ! said that his
splendid physical nature and robust muscular
Christianity made him the ideal muscleman Tor a
man Of muscel: II a passing remark but az
n Mussu!mdn Is q Mahometan. the young lady
who WAS consclenuously reporting believing that
! was speaking of the religion OF Mahomet In
order TO be brief, suppose stated that said THAI
Or. RdnsfOrd was not a Christian.
Now. although am sorry that my distinguished
clerical brother has not far seen that tho
'prodgality of the rich Is the providence OF tho
poor have the most unfeigned admiration for
his magnificent parochial record a rector in
New-York. and interchangeable worker for the
cause OF Christ and His Church
Owing to disturbing conversation at some Of last
winters parlor lectures. many complained. and
my crisp admoniton last Tuesday was 20 counter.
act this. and to encourage silence" that is golden
TO those seeking Information. well as the
speaker who il hoping 10 give IL.
REV NEWI.AND MAYNARD D. D.
No. 100 Fifth-aye.. Work Feb H. 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13
ZEAL AND EARNESTNESS.
WOMEN REPRESENTATIVES FROM EIGHT
CHURCHES ATTENDED THE UNIVER-
SALIST ALLIANCE MEETING

That eighty-fye Tnversalst women braved the
elements yesterday TO attend the regular Alliance
meeting was n test OF their zeal and earnestness.
The meeting held in All Souls Church in South
Ninth-st. Brooklyn. and representatives. from eight
churches were present. In the absence OF the
president, Mrs f.. c. Bolles, the vice-presdent.
Mrs. Charles II Eaton. presided
DR. Katherine D. Brunette read witty paper on
Current Events" which included the arbitration
treaty and the Cuban question. and then she re-
marked facetlously that these were minor details
compared with the Bradley Martin ball. However.
the solar system got back into running order
about 3 O'CLOCK OF the following day
Miss Mary A. Hawcy. in the UNCONVENTIONAL
Notes" gave many Interesting facts OF local In
terest. Mrs. S. r. MacNey' the chairman OF the
day. assumed control and presented this subject
for considera ton: The Tendency OF Modern Liter
allure and Drama
part o; the subject In a paper IN which sh. said
whole literary loaf is science This Is an age OF
endless. remOrscioss questioning, which tends to
realism. We q seeking theories. but facts.
ana DESTROYS OF knowing what * In man-at all
risks TO tastes and conventional standards
.Icver there such universal confession. 81 sins
and Tat. too. without expecting absoIutlon
Tn" German realism was derarrd crude a ana ana
decades. was giving way to more imaginative
Mrs Russell thinks it a good sign Of the times
that the essayists being appreciaicd as ne 81
she writes for the thoughtful and cultivated. ana
the product of literary impulse. appearing 10 the
educated public 49,,
Much praise given 10 the short stories as 'he
products OF our clcvercSt young writer's. who have
caught the spirit of the times. The olives anu
aims OF the men Of letters we're never hlsner man
to-day. the skill more dnusive nor literary sense
more highly developed. ,,
The drama was considered by Mrs. Agnes Baily
OrmSbec She believes the drama. Ike literature X
along the lire OF the realistic, and while many
ADAPTATIONS from foreign plays are gnoble and IN
heaithfu. our own productions depict a sOunder
a nd sweeter conception Of life .
Discussion on the first paper was opened by Mrs.
w H. Farris who regards our modern literature
with the eve Of an optimst and az the result OF
natural evolution. , a.,
The musical numbers were furnished BY MISS
Mary |, Booth and Miss Ida X. Weyers.
Luncheon WAS served at O'Clock In the chapel,
and The social hour was greatly enjoyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13

DR. +. q. WARD ADVISES MOTHERS To
HOLD THEIR CHILDREN BACK RATHER
THAN URGE THEM FORWARD.

..The Rational Method in Reading the sub
ioct OF a lecture given yesterday afternoon by Dr.
r. c. Ward Assistant Superintendent OF Brook
lvn Schools. before the Public Education Associa-
ton AT Mott Memorial Hall. No. "a Madison-ave.
Dr. Ward began by emphasizing the Importance
of a child learning to read with facility az the
outset before other studies are begun: and then
ne proceeded TO discuss the methods by which IT
should be instructed. Several had been tried he
said with different degrees of success, but none
had been free from serious drawbacks.
The first Of these was the od-fashioEed spelling
method which cultivated the habit of reading me-
chanicaIy but. nevertheless. possessed the advan-
tage of furnishing the child with key by which
it could lind out words for itself.
The second the phonetic method which
never came into general use. and the third was
The celebrated word method. in which the great
stumbling block was the mistake Of separating
ideas by teaching separate words
careful study of these courses. he said, had led
him to what is known a$ the rational method"
which teaches the child to read thoughtfully and
ln,-lligently shortcns the time be- spent in the
rlcmrrtarv school. and furnishes key 10 the
language 10y which the vocabulary of the pupil can
be- increased continually, Independent OF assist
The method is a combination OF the phonetic and
word 1nctnois words being taught in sentences in
stead of singly. The interest 81 the child - aWdk-
end This result is accomplished ny presenting
caster "a Tho more difficult, then supplying stock
- initial phonograms before any phonetic reading Is
attempted. 10y the careful grading OF these words
and ,bair gradual introduction into sentences, ana
hy separate drills IN the reading OF phonetic words In
H. r3ncimitd hy Iecommcndlng that children
should be held back rather than urged forward ana
garn six wears an carly age FOR child To begin
mental work. Up 10 TINS 1Ef, ne SaId they hai
best BE- Kept in the kndcrg,rtcn, Long experence
eXiraorinary men and women. IL il misfortun"
as il cultvaies The mind AZ ne rNpense OF tne body
fi,ri, FOR child want ia study under five. He
should wan 70 eat ara seap ana pay snd he does
be encouraged 10 10 ines" Things.
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4 Staten ISLAND WEDUyNG

One Of the largest and prettlest weddings IN New.
Brighton In some time took place on Wednesday
afternoon In christ Church when LINDSAY Van
Rensselaer, and Miss Lolita Cofin. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs Joseph Cofn. were married. Archdeacou
George D. johnson ohiciated AT the ceremony
which was attended by about fifteen hundred per-
sons The church was prcttily decorated with
palms and flowers. The bridal party was met
AT the church entrance by the bridesmaids and
ushers. who came from the yestry To meet them
The bride wore white satin, trimmed with poin,
lace. and q tulle Netf and orange blossoms Her
bouquet was of lilies OF the valley and orchids
The maid of honor Miss Saidee Coffin who
wore white MORE Nrlours, with a white lace waist
and carried a shower bouquet OF hyacinths The
bridesmaids Miss Lois Swan. OF Utica. Miss
Mabel SHAW. Miss Frances Archibald Miss Lucy
Welles. of Scranton Miss Isabel James and Niss
Florence Van Rcnsselaer-wore green MORE We
l0ur, white lace waists and large velvet hats ana
carried NUTS 90 green velvet. The best man was
Cortlandt Van Rensselaer,. and the ushcrs Reginald
Bonner John j. Boyd. Henry ). Coffin RI Van
Nechten: Philip I. Johnson. f. Norman Nichols
Ernest Thompson and j. Frelinghuysen A recep
ton followed the ceremony, At which only n farw
relatives were present
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ADDRESS ON LINCOLN.
DIR. HUNTER SPEAKS IN PLACE OF DIR.
J. MAX HARK
INTERESTING "REMINISCENCES OF MAN WHO.
ACCORDING TO THE SPEAKER. HAS NOT
BEEN EQUAII.ED SINCE AS RULER
OF THE NATIO,


Quite a large audience assembled Yesterday after
IN the chapel OF the Normal College 10 listen 10
q lecture on Character Culture in Educaton. which
have been given by the Rev. DIR. J. Max
Hark. principal of the Moravian Seminary and col
lege for Women. in bethlehem, Penn. But the storm
made II impossible for the to the city.
and President Hunter and Nile Leclerc consented 10
take his place The Rev. DR.. Gerston pastor of the
Moravan Church In East Thirtieh-st.. opened the
meeting With prayer. and then Or. Hunter made n
short address on Abraham Lincoln. He said it was
a significant, fact that Americas three greatest men
had never been TO college. Washington had only
the education OF country surveyor. Franklin began
life with the three rs and Lincoln did have
that. But he digested the few books that he read.
and that gave him mental muscle 10 rule the Nation
as IL had never been ruled since
DR.. Hunter then alluded to the immigration prob
lem. and said that could only make American
citizens out Of the children Of these foreigners by
teaching them in the schools. to love the great
OF the country.
las the children in schools can read"
ne said the biograp hies the great men who made
this country should he placed before them-particu-
larry that OF of the greatest all the one whose
birthday We celebrate to-day-LinCOln."
Mile LeclerC said that fifty years of experience in
teaching had taught her that all learning must be
made subordinate 10 character. Then she told a
story OF a certain French teacher who wished 10
teach character in his school and thinking that the
best way do so was by giving the children a
noble face to look at. he chose that Of Lincoln.
Some one asked him why he had selected an Amer
team, and he replied that he had looked all over the
world for face suitable for his purpose. and Lin
coins seemed TO him the "honestest one in it,"
Mile, Leclerc thought that the great fault Of
American education was that IL went too fast. The
poor little ones overfed and overstraincd.
and the result was that when they face life
they had no strength 20 bear its burdens
There should be no hurry in a chids life" she
said. "An should be a perfect calm"
They made the same mistake In France, she
tinued. but beginning the evil Of
examining. partly because some Of their greatest
men. such Pasteur and Felix Faure. had never
been subjected to the process.
Nile Leclerc concluded with an appeal to the
teachers present 10 be proud OF their profession.
The enjoyment Of it Is intense" she said, "and the
dignity OF IL cannot be surpassed
The audience composed principally OF the
pupils and graduates Of the college
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13

deavor Local Union will hold their regular monthly
meeting at the Madison Avenue Reformed Church.
fty-seventh-st. and Madison-ave.. to-day. at 2.
Subject for discussion. Sunshine and Shadow IN
the LII, OF Junior Superintendent" All interested
in work for children cordially Invited 10 attend.
The meeting Of IN" Prayer meeting Committee at
the Tombs yesterday afternoon interesting
10 all visitors ana thoroughly enjoyed by
the thirty girls and women who were so I'M
fortunate as to be behind the prison bars. Mrs.
Bentley played the organ. Mrs. Davis who has
charge Of these Friday afternoon meetings. gave .
talk
Mrs. Taylor lei in singing and gave short ad-
dress about Lincoln.
The voice OF two-weeks-Od baby in cell
near by, with its mother. heard every llttls
while by the class members This greatly amused
the girls and women in the prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13
A SNOWY DAY SOCIAL.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN PROVE THEMSELVES
NOT AFRAID OF COLD WEATHER.

The West End Auxiliary OF the Woman's Republi-
Association held its usual monthly social meet
ing yesterday afternoon at No West Eghty-sec-
ond-st.. and nearly every one OF the 30 members
were present. showing that Republican women are
not afraid OF the snow This large attendance was
explained by the following EXPLANATIONS made by
nearly all the members they entered.
why you here. | only came because was
afraid Mrs Burns would have to DO the honors alone
If didn't"
As result the almost intentionally
crowded. but this did not detract from the good
humor and pleasure OF the occasion.
The guest OF honor was Mrs Cynthia Westover-
Alden. who read a couple Of chapters from her latest
book.
The other numbers OF the programme consisted OF
some recltations by Mrs Mercedes Leigh and Mrs
Morrel a number OF songs by Miss Helen L. Me-
buhr and the reading OF letter Of Lincoln by Mrs
George Eugene Poole The .etter addressed TO
a member OF Mrs. Poole's family and ran as fol-
lows:
My Dear Sir: very partial 10 the ate and
calls on me- being very anxious that his nephew,
George ID. Bayard. may ind situation, and thinking
II you were apprised that It would be agreeable to
me for you TO DO so, If you can do It without IN
be very glad indeed. Yours truly. A. LINCOLN.
Executive Mansion. May r. 1863.
Another letter. read by Mrs. Wentz. was from
Miss Helen Varlck Boswell. who Is now In Wash
ington.
Miss Boswell said she wanted all members Of the
club who intended TO visit Washington during the
Inauguration TO send their Washington addresses
to her, at No. IL feminist. y. W. she ana MIS-:
j. Ellen Foster president OF the Womans National
Republican Association wish 10 pay all possible at
tcntion visiting Republican women including
them in all receptions and entertainments to be
held during the week. This Will be easily accom-
pshed II they know the names and addresses OF
those that coming.
Ice cream and cake were served az the conclusion
of tho programme and were partaken OF WITH as
much gustO as If the Thermometer had been j" IN
the shade. .
Among those present at the reception were Mrs
George Thomson Golfer, Mrs. Chauncey Y. Crapo.
Mrs. Frank H. Nugent, Mrs. Clarence Burns, Mrs
Moor Miss A. Moore Miss Edith Allen. Mrs. A. A.
Pettengill. Mrs. d. H. Bolles. Mrs. b. T. Tagliafer-
TO- Miss H. NJ Caldwell Mrs r.. O. SWEENEY, Mrs.
a. c. Parker Mrs; George McAune, Miss ,i Ella
Ciuthrdge Miss j. H. Phillips. Miss America Phil
ps Mrs Jeroloman, Mrs. Madeline Morton Miss
Helen Chalmers Mrs. Florence Morrell' Miss Bessie
Colby Miss NJ Jebb Mrs W. 4. Jebb. Miss Emma
Bates, Mrs Cornelia :. Robinson. Mrs. Young and
Mrs William II. Trafton.
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INCIDENTS ~ SOCIETY.

Mrs. Frederick w. Vanderbilt gave dinner At
Sherry's last night I'm honor Of her niece Miss
Marguerite Post, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs WILL
lam Post. Mrs Vanderbilt owing to her MOURN
ing. was not present The dinner served In
the large ballroom. which handsomely deco
rated wiki growing plants and ferns for the oo-
Casion. The guests seated at five round Ia
bles each board decorated with different colored
flower. At the table which was decked with bride
roses were seated Miss Post. John II. rIarjes, jr..
Miss Evelyn Sloane Give Wilson. Miss Hunt,
Robert b. Van cortlandt Miss Bronson and Craig
was occupied by, Mrs. Post, Bradley Martin. Mrs
Lispenard stewart Miss Gerry and Frank b. Har-
s0n ng guests snd a ias Se Wh
Aston William Post Miss Morton. Reginald Rom
Kitty Kit; Garrison and Edmund l. Baylies Miss
Josephine Brooks. Bronson Winthrop. Miss Bessie
Bishop Miss Van Ronsse aer Grand d'Hauteyille
and Mr.. Baldwin were the guests M the table or
table decorated wiki Meteor roses and farleyesnse
firm fsrn were Mrs Henry r. S2ane Perry Belmont.
Mills. Worthington Whitehouse and Alfonso de Ma
varro. After the dinner there was some dancing
The annual St Valentines kcttledrum in aid Of
tho Samaritan Home for the Aged Will be held In
the ballroom at Sherrys this afternoon and even
ing As I'm former years the kettedrum will be
given under the management of the women who
compose the official board OF the Home. and who
tuition In the entertainment this afternoon tho
children will find much and interest them.
including dancing and a series Of wonderful pci-
ures by a Cnemdtograph Among the women who
Will be in charge of the fancy goods table will be
Mrs oliver H. F. Belmont. Mrs. John y. Beekman.
Mrs william {. Whitney. Mrs. James Bernhard and
Miss Beach The flower booth will be presided
over by Mrs. Charles l.. Perkins and a number Of
young women. Mrs. Theodore =. T. Rail- and Mrs
James Hurry will be At th" tea table As at former
kettledrums there will be- informal dancing in the
evening for the young men and women.
The Saturday Night Musical club will hold It's
second meeting this evening at the home OF Mrs.
Frederic Goodridge, No. 30 Ffth-ave.
Mrs william Frederick King. Of No. l. East Sixty
third-st and Mrs. George b. Loring of No 81 East
Sxty-thrd-st.. started on Thursday for a few
weeks stay at the Jekyl Island club, Brunswick
Ga. and other southern points.
The third meeting of the Sin Som Theatre Club
was held last evening. The club attended the per-
Torrance OF secret Service at the Garrick Thea
ire all the members. forty-two in number being
present. The chaperon for the evening was Mrs.
Oliver Livingston Jones After the performance tho
club entertained AT supper AZ the home Of
Archie NJ. Quarter No. SO Madson-aVe The next
meeting OF the club Will take place Friday,
February 25. Mrs. John Burling Lawrence will he
the chaperon on that occasion and after tho per-
Torrance she will entertain the members az the
Metropolitan club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13
| E1OLD fl:;:=.p5 INL'N
CUCUMBER BALM FOR +. +. L., OF BETH
LEfIEM, PENN

The milk or juice Of cucumbers has always been
highly esteemed by French women as healing
balm for the complexion. 1t has been scientifically
proved that the cucumber is considerably cooler
than the surrounding atmosphere. 1t may be that
the efficacy of the Juice in cases Of sunburn and
affections Of the skin may be due to this cool quail
itv The famous cream Of cucumbers Is certainly
most effcacious a cosmetic In tho true Greek
sense Of that word. which means a healer or balm
that restores the skin healthy action not prep
aratior TO cover up defects.
Almond oil is the best foundation fer this famous
cream Purchase Of a good druggist four ounces Of
almond oil and half an ounce each OF spermaCetI
and hite wax Put these ingredients i'm cup and
set the cup in q small saucepan of boiling water.
when the wax and spermaceti melt into the almond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-13
4 NEW OPERETTI CONPiNY.

TWO COMBINATIONS AND THREE STARS TO
BE UNITED.
The announcement Is made OF the formation OF
"A new company for the production Of operettas, by
the uniting OF two existing companies and an add.
tional star The new company is to be headed by
Miss Lillian Russell. Jefferson De Angels and Miss
Della Fox. Miss Russell is singing at tho
casino. in AN American Beauty" and Miss Fox u
on the road. Mr.. DE Angels had a disastrous ex-
perience as sta-. at the Broadway Theatre early
In the season, and has since been singing IN Brian
Boru"
As many possible Of the singers In Miss Rus
sells and Miss Foxs companies Will be retained
for the new one. Miss Russell will finish her en-
gagement AZ the Casino in two weeks more and
then VIII fill a few other engagements. ending In
Harlem. Miss Fox will continue her present tour
for two or three weeks more. Rehearsas Will
begin as soon as possible and the first production
VIII be- at the Casino about April I II will be q
new operetta called The Nup;ia Day" by Julian
Edwards and Stanslaus STANCE. Frank Murray will
be the manager OF tho company.
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-=-=--=--=-
OVAKER BABIES.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Apropos Of your discussion OF QUAKER chi'
dren may ask If any ono of your readers eve.
saw a Quaker baby. and what did II LOOK "he
Did It wear plain clothes. and was IL dehu'e anu
~ell-behsved and prim, as ono might 'NP'N
ask this I'm all seriousness having been Ialsri
among Friends and associated with 'hoin "n n,n'
NE yet, although have often put u1e ~ ~ In@ea-
10 others ] nave ever been answered. III ~ ~, an
live. ] fancy that quaker children az III IT, mon
grown. and never cry or are cross Oh IT,, tbev
fathers walk The floor o. nights though whth ~
are older they can be as lively ana acu'e 40 WV
Children. Respectfully, - ,,,tNcATE
Consulting Sanitary EbSi'cei
No. LIZ Pearl-st NeW-York, Feb. u, 1881.