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New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
COMBINATION ASPARAGUS BOAT

hours in its service and unless elaborate affair.
with many guests the menu should not include
more than eight courses. the principal ones being
soun FISH meat and poultry. To these may be
added entrees, relishes and Sweets, as taste die
tates.
During the summer, when oysters are unobtain-
able and CLANS disagree with so many. fresh fruit
is used for the first course-grapes. melons or
strawberries. unhulled. held by their stems ana
eaten from the fingers. The second course l. soup;
the third fish; the fourth entree, either cro-
ouettes timbales or chicken outlets. The hfth
course is meat-a fet OF roast served with pota-
foes and one green vegetable.
Then comes a sherbet or frozen punch In glasses.
and this Is followed by the sixth course. OF poultry
or game The seventh course consists or saiad.
waters and cheese; the eighth OF frozen desert
fancy cakes bon-bons. and cate-no!r AFTER the
entrfe vegetable is often served by ltst.i as
course-usually asparagus. caulinoWer or dftch"he
In houses where wines d!e used, theli coHSS
varies with the taste Of the host one Is uSei
throughout the meal. or a INHERENT one ls served
with each course. In the former case claet - Hsu
alv selected in the latter sherry Is served with We
the entree and champagne with the roast \ Ird
wine is served with the game. and some d~hcdte coi
dial with the final course. .,, ,-,..
The napkin s folded with the embroidered ietter
or MONOGRAM the top and Wlthln lis IoIus j.
placed the bread dinner roll.
is served at the dinner OF cti'iHo
The service q Ia Russo is ornamental, anu leaves
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to manage and much less likely tumble OF the
dish. One Of the latest rehnements is tiny pair
OF longs for each guest so that the stick car be
taken up with them instead OF with the fingers
tn" small child who looked its helping OF
asparagus In disnay. saying that the handles were
50 hot. evidently had not made acquaintance with
these dainty little aids to delicate eating. The
sauce is handed in little jug. or ever. the handle
of which is formed by bent asparagus stick and
its stand IL either trimmed with sticks or has three
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
Misc lane Addamx Of Hull House
CUiRJTI WORN HONG SIUORS

Mrs Mary d. Carter W. C. !. |. superintendent
Of work among sailors. comn.nds the un;iring
efforts OF Mrs &. A. Dnsmore, In Galveston Tex.
shins from many foreign ports anchor in Galveston =
fin. hsrbor and Mrs. Dnsmore visits them AL
makes addresses from piers and the decks OF YES
sels distributes temperance leaflets and literature
all along the coast and gains the confidence and CO.
opera ion OF the sailors. gospel boat ana "A
.aiiors' home are needed In Galveston. and Mrs
Dnsmore viii endcaVor To raise the funds for their
permanent establishments
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

NO :. .iGO-A BASQUE WITH VEST FRONT
Toblcco-brown ladies' cloth was the materia! Sc
lected for this smart basque. with soutache braid
employed az decoration. The adjustment Is accom-
olished by single bust-darts under-arm and side
back cores and curvIng centre-back seam all OF
which are carried beyond the waistne i'm pointed
outline A shaping that universally becoming.
The fronts open upon vest OF white satin-faced
cloth and are trimmed with parallel rows OF braid.
The vest IL included In the shoulder and under-arm
seams and closes through the centre-front with
button holes and small buttons. The neck Is cut in
Y share displaying linen chemsette and white
attn tie An attractive feature s the neat coat
col ar OF the regulation tailor cut the free edge OF
which nre trimmed with braid. The sleeves. pre-
senting "A de ,ided change from last seasons modes.
ar. two-seam.d. finishing with "A slight pun at the
shoulder Cloth serge. cheviot. novelty and other
similar fabrics are all suitable with braid or ma
cSine stitching as finish. The model is admirably
ada pted TO early autumn wear and. In conjunction
with a w.ll-out skirt, will complete that most prac-
ticai and economical II costumes iailor-made
gown. - -. .,,.
size will require two and one-haif yards OF A-inch
material The pattern. No. Il" - cut IN sizes Tor
~ a. S and ~ inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
WNd. Wild rose,
In the hedge that blows.
IL In. lrafN mlnfh nf .luna.

ana the day you have gigantic daisy OF
pdnsy. In the most natural OF colorings. sun
flower. not entirely life-sizr. but entirely rrcog-
uizable
Although fine double damask. with serviettes TO
match j. never ont Of date. great many house
wives now have fine Scotch or Irish linen made
just trife larger than the table and hanging
uown an equal distance all around. 1orchOn Lace
i'm flax. not cotton thread is tn" right ihng to
edge with. and the cloth Is hemsiitched IN" hem
being about an inch and half deep. The part
that lies on the table is adorned with two VIDE
bands of drawn thread-work one near the edge.
and the OF her about quarter OF "A yard furth'f IN
These are lined with satin ribbon. green ana amber
being perhaps, the faVOrite Colors. win ines"
cot Ms no table centre Is used bnt trans Oh noWtfs
are laid on the white surface. or there are whit"
china baskets filled with flowers Of any kind or
4 n.w fad or. rather. an old one revived. is the
semi-circular ones for the ends and sides of IN"
table Some entirely new shapes are made. WIN
raised half-circle. called "A bridge. IN III" middle"
Two or four OF these. Joined by me od obIoIs
convent 6ial flowers than for such aS are generally
termed artistic. .,..,., ..,
lace-edg"d cloths frequently nave centres mao" {"
and adorned with bold floral emDrodeIy III nix
threads such ~ 2 design OF blue cornnoweTs; or
large morning elories in blue purple ana PINK
ish shades The centres white. and three ord-
I ne middle ar. most effective. ana look quite
enough when pla 'ed on them: -, Ill,
Every decanter candlcstick an Don, Don ulSn
now has It's special little linen. laCe-edged mat
and Ills cI,stom tends to the preservation OF the
tabe-cloth so that II can be us"d seNcfdi 'ihrH'
The newest wine glasses, whether pam oi 'ii-
eraved are of goblet shape. ana nave shot H,cins
This is likely to be mere passing fancy. Tor & Ioe-
stemmed glasses far more ""Hhh'' ''""A"'
ala., great deal more fragile. ~ o., anna
The breakfast table has n' " anu us'iui -. ~ '" %
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f. the best II may be- plated with silver when 10
will cost from s2 to s25. or 1t may be a copper
dish simply timed, which may be purchased FOR
81 or s. Select small Spanish mackere gash II
six times on each side: season the fish with salt
and pepper Mince four large mushrooms. moisten
them with half wineglass OF sherry and throw
Them over the fish Sprinkle it also = tiny
white onion shalot minced fine. Add two
tiblespoonfuls Of white stock TO moisten the fish.
If II is a large fish more stock will be required.
Cover with large sheet of buttered paper ana
oven in fifteen minutes uncover II. baste IL and
let 1t brown until II Is thoroughly done
Of cream sauce made of pint of milk thckened
with a tablespoonful OF butter and teaspoonfui
OF Hour: add also two ablespoontus OF minced
mushrooms and OF shallotS or half OF "A white
onion. which have all been fred In butter; hnish
The sauce with teaspoonful Of minced parsley
and teasuoonfu OF butter; stir Il we'll and pour
it around the fish
The buensh. which Is closely allied TO the
mackere. yet Is its relentless. savage enemy. H.
almost as delicious a fish q the Spanish mackerel
when II is cooked a few hours after 1t is caught
It is ono ef those FISH which should never be
eaten away from the sound of the ocean wave. 1t
i one of the inexpensive fishes OF our stalls
II is "A thick fish and may De flleted and cooked
an grain. For this purpose skin II and remove
the fllet or thick flesh from the side Tnr M process
has been frequently described Cut the hllets into
strips about an inch and quarter VIDE Spfinkie
over them minced mushrooms ana onions IN pro-
portions of one-fourth onions to three-fonrths
mushrooms. Season the strips with salt and pep
per and roll them up; tie them each IN "a loose
roll Set them on end on nntered grain hn, xsn usn'
thon pour about half pint Of rich nrown sra.S M
crumbs and bits of butter over them ana sci mem n
in the oven to become browned When the l,a nsh Is
OF hsh add little minced parsley and se.ve rye. II
~ once on the dish It is cooked on AZ all dishes
an gratin are served. Buehsh are also delicious
baked with mushrooms and fine herbs IN me
method given above for cooking Spanish Hackefeh
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DOUBLE FOUR-INCH FRUIT STAND AND
SUGAR AND CREAM BOWLS.
~Gf II =-.l:I1[.=1..Tl7
" 49, / -
ASPARAGUS TRAY AND SERVICE.

IN its service and those on :he side oi slmpilrly
Tnev may bt of value 10 the young hons"keeper
who fnds dinner-giVing q trying Oi""Al' t'o"S"
later she will count ii "A pleasure ,o o,.o.
A young hostess generally hk's 10 haNc ,d;,
thing on the dinner supper table pretty ana iew
unless. indeed she happens to b' me pro"n ',,1
OF genuinely old ana handsome SILVER P'"" '''
Cut-Rlass. - , 10, ~
white or colofed china with ratuia!OokinS oyster
shells forming the rims or borders ,'rcfSo ,
Drawn plates may be seen IN req ana WH''', , '.''
red portions being feather sea"etd h,ssi- .s
which snor, eravish transculent looking snilnl!s
and prawrs. , NAM, ,,r.,ty
Cd with groups of the flowers when are II , s'd1O
when asparagus is q: It's best Som" pref "'HiNls
have the mates trimmed with nntnral-lJOklns Su.,.S
OF asnorapus the hesd or point 0i one cfo-sIf w
well fenced I'm Dv TWO crossed sticks OF tSpardstS'
into which the sauce Is poured oheI Iiit'S % o.. va %
principle Of not overdoirg even p"on id nav 40 m
enecial rim but the surface j. divided u. ~"
crossed s,icks into commOdOus rccc ptacle ior 'h'
asparagus ends from which The points haNr DeTt ~
eaten while the little well for the same - ncr''
hollowed out without anything special Suli"Nhu-
ing II.
The asparagus Itself is served In china bcrceau'
resembling n sheet of paper. bent. rather than
doubled IN two and supported on its china stand
by esparag,is points. Or sometimes IL Is served
on an oblong china dish. with movable silver
griIle on n, Then the asparagus Is laid cr ihis
grille In two bundles. the points of each being re-
versed 4 neatly folded damask napkin l. always
laid under the grille whichever dish IS used. the
asparagus tongs arc always on IT: the berceau mas
a special space on the stand ii either side to ac-
commodate them
The old. long asparagus tonss are still In vogue
but there u . shorter. broader KIND much easier
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

Ncr cOrh-hoider. much on foffN.
the style OF the asparagus laid he
side each plate. " tn IT the cob is lifted and
Veyed 10 the mouth.
a melon Is now sent to the ia BILE round
oval china dish. modelled in grooves like the canta-
Ioupe Itself, all the pointed ends meeting In the
centre. and apparently cut through in the middle
at the outside. 4 large silver knife and fork. the
former with an engraved blade. pointed end
and both with silver handles, are used 10 serve hs
fruit. and the newest and melon eater Ia
special l!ttle silver fork. with sharp edge.
which cuts off piece of melon while the prongs
pick il NJ.
Berry dishes are generally in majolica. With bcr-
ries, blossoms and foliage raised them. They
made In two compartments with central
handle. unlike the dishes in which cheese.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
PELH MANOR NEWS.

Mrs G. W. Bolton. wife OF the Rev. e. W. Bolton.
has gone 10 Albany visit to her sister Mrs.
Catherine Van Rensselaer,.
Mrs George De Forest and her son. OF Spring
field Mass are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Il. f. Crewell.
OF this village. Mrs. DE Forest and her made
IA. TRIP from Springfield their bicycles. and
came from New Haven. about hftysx miles. In one
day
Miss Apnes Isabel OF the village. has gone to
Columbia County for few weeks recreation.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

Communications have been received 'o ,',.,.nd
r rp urs d r Peach. Mamie J. Hyian'
Roth REYNOLDS F. p Dunnng. Mrs. J. II. roo,e
X X. c. r. NJ. Mrs. II. II. Wibut. MIS- T. , H. D.
Rogers Miss F. ~ Finn. Master Purves l. n 'y "
Mrs. J. j. Tower. Miss Sutherlanh ~ ~ Mr.
WYATT II L. c. Mrs. G.. II. Pentecost,, y, D.
John Hoagland. Mrs. A. MandeVille ana ''' ~
well l.. ual,stram.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

Pirtsburg Aug. 2j.-The second session OF the
convention Of tn. Daughters Of Liberty was devoted
10 the reading and adoption Of reports The re-
uoris shOgcd that the order has been established in
four new States-North Carolina. South Carolina.
Tennessee and Montana: that throughout its
jurisdiction lO5 councils have been added 10
the roster :hat there has been an Increase OF over
four thousand in membership. The total number
of councils is 3j During the year there were l3j
deaths in the order
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
SpIfHI SEAL fDTRSE

A. ChautauqIa the Guild Of the Seven Seals has
chosen the following Special Seal Course for IN.
coming year. the thauiauquan' for 1873 "Th.
Social SpiTi; In America" Imperial Germany" and
THE Ascent OF Man"
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
A CATERPILI.AR'S DEFENCE.

The caterpillar Of the puss moth. says Cham
bers' Journal" has most effective way OF de-
Tending itsef and may prove. We shall pres
emily see, dangerous even TO human beings. This
wel.-protected caterpillar is provided between Its
head and foreegs with a cleft. from which II can
prOtude an organ capable OF squirting out guam
tity Of acid fluid to a considerable distance. and
when alarmed Il habitual!y makes use OF this
formidable weapon.
In one OF the chronological magazines CORE.
sr0ndent states that he was observing some OF
these caterpllars In captivity. when he happened
to disturb one. and It suddenly squirted out =
quantity Of fluid in a jet. which struck one OF his
eyeballs though his head the time was quite
two feet away from the insect. He rushed on IN
great agony a doctor. who told him that his eye
ball a dangerous condition. His eye was
totally blind for hours after the occurrence and II
Was some days before he finally recovered.
Where the rough road turns and the valley sweet
Smiles bright with its balm and bloom.
Wen forget the thorns that have pierced the feet
And the nights with their grief and gloom:
And the sky will smile and the stars will beam.
And we'll lay us down In the light 10 dream.
Sent by s. Evangeline l..
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
PROOF or WOUiNS D'Ihi '""'""''''

A., ,fu,r.d 4 Charesworih and Miss julia H.
,,pr,.u hay. been appointed by the Secretary oi
,,,,ul,ure as assistant microscopes IN the bu-
r.a, of Animal Industry. in 'hicas".
Misc lane Addamx Of Hull House. has been re-
oa,,Iv .nnou,.d postmisiress Of sub-sation No. ~
!, chicago She did not ask for the place. She
y.,s Sg,p p,r month salary. ana the piibh' sr'hs
much pleased with her management
Al Fort Scott. Kan. three women taxpayers nave
he.n drawn 10 serve Jurors AT The September
term az court Prominent attorneys are of III"
opinion that the women VIII nave 10 serve uhleSs
- ,s,,,, > cus.s them FOR Kansas State law says
/ taXpayrrs who electors are ciigbl" Tor Jury
work and women ar" electors thcI" III mullclpal
.I.ciious This j. one frltur" In which ihr women
ar. moi ON AN average. anxious for progress.
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or four raised on the sur
face. so that the recep-
tacle for the sauce may
not slip about.
The new asparagus in
cans. now on the market.
makes A most delicious
vegetable during the entire
winter. II can be prepared
in every way. just as when
fresh. and is also especial
ly appetizing when served
cold with a French dress
ing.
Undoubtedly the most de-
licious way TO serve corn
is on the cob. but the pleas
ure of eating II thus has
often been spoiled by
burned fingers. This dis
comfort Is entirely done
away with now. for a sill
yer corn holder. much on
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
~ IGEU ~. II. e. UEUBIR

Mr.. Eleanor g. Ransom deaconess in the Ma
tional W. X. G Home. al Madison. Onto. Is eighty
years OF age. and nurse during he
z INlln
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MENU
TABLE ETIQUETTE AND HOW TO SERVE
A REPAST IN GOOD FORM


SUGGESTIONS N REFERENCE TO COURSE DINNERS
-HEMsTrNHED AND LACE EDGED
TABLE LINEN
The arrangement of the menu to the incxpcri-
enced hostess is often the greatest porplcxty of
dinner-givng. What to first. last and to-
cether are problems she finds it difficult TO solve
In all these points the trained waiter Is carefully
instructed. therefore professional service gives
lief and confidence TO the hostess and affords pro-
lection against the possibility OF confuson
mistakes which will spoil the most elegant meal.
The dinner of the period must not exceed two
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
THE LARGEST KITCHEN.

The largest kitchen in the world Is said to be In
the great Bon Marche store. In Paris Among
other utensils are nifty fryIng-pans. which are
large enough TO hold three hundred outlets each.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

butter and biscuit are often handed at the close
of dinner. but with the divisions deeper and more
oval Small cGt-glnss plates are now generally
used for sliced fruits. with saucers for sugar and
tiny pitchers for cream. all III clear cut glass, anu.
of course. there several OF the two lasi-nainru
items on the table if not indiy yidual sets.
Dessert plates are frequently made III the mag
nif,d scmbance of flowers. two of each belhE uSuti
IN set Thus YOU eat your fruit one day from
the eXaEscrated dimensions Of
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
LiMN ELORIL P4RTI-

Tribune Readers' The answers 10 the flowers
and trees In "A Lawn Floral Party" published In
The Tribune Of August H. will be printed In next
Saturday issue.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

STORIES ABOUT BIRDS. CRABS AND CATER
PILLARS

Hunting the rookeries of the birds in the southern
part of the Florida Peninsula IL a large blue crab.
He makes hole In the ground. usually under
log. and when he hears "A noise elevates his heal
and protudes his eyes with startling effect. He -
able to take Of himself. for his pncers az.
powerful and his shell IL hard. There is perpetuil
between him and the birds. He wanders
among the nests at night and appropriates III.
bits Of fish left by the nestlings and the young
themselves II he can find "A mother Off her guard.
But he has to be sly. he IL killed by the stroke
Of a bayonet bill and eaten In his turn. When the
plume hunters have driven of destroyed tho
parents Of rookery. these crabs swarm out am
devour the orphan young In short order. But
while the mothers allowed TO do their duty the
abs ideal scayengers. and devour the refuse
as well as the insects that infest the bird cities.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: My hearty sympathy and best wishes arr
yours for the work done in your Sunshine Society
Truly yours. II. J.. G.
Brooklyn. Avg. o. 1907.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

Nltlll III Ail' s'N -
egg steamer. herewith.
Illustrated. IL Will hold
four or six eggs. and ms"
u tiny receptacle for Wa
ter. and "a alcohol Lamp
that holds just enough
fluid with which To COOK
the eggs. the light eX-
tlngiIishing Itself wh"n
the eggs are ready Tor
serving.
The newest relish dlsl
for Watcr-cr,sS or rad
ishes Is also Illustrated.
II Is made OF delicate
cOalpOrt china. exquisite
ly decorated. and j. iittcd
with "A nigh salt stand
and spoon Of silver, lln"I
with silver gilt.
a novelty In cracker
Jars IL made OF polished
oak. mounted IN silver
nj finished with a sii-
Il name plate on the front
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
ORGANIZER ~ CHiITiTQii CIRCLES.

Miss &. A. Teal. of Brooklyn has been appointed
the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
organizer for the approaching year. This Is In CON
nection with the Ncw-York East Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: God speed You in tn" good work Of The
Tribune Sunshine Sccle;y. Truiy yours
MRS. q. +. PENTFT TOST
Yonkefs Aug a. lSa1.
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ENDJ FRANCE.


How much the heart may bear. and yet not break
How much the flesh may suffer. and not die:
question much II any pain or ache ,n.
Death chooses 20 i his own Tine iii that is sworn
All evils may be borne.
We shrink and shudder at tho surgeons knife,
whose edge seems searching Cor the qulvering l.fe
Yet to our sense the bitter tangs reveal ,orr
This also can be borne
We see a sorrow rising in way
And Try to fee from the approa ching III III; ro,
But when the blow fails then our hearts are STILL
But that II can be horne.
We wind our life about another life.
We hold II closer dearer. than our own
Anon i faints and fails Isl in a,1e 5 oore
But. ah We do not die with those mourn;
This also can be borne.
Behold. we live through all things-ranine. thirst
Bereavement. pain. all grief and misery.
All woe and sorrow; life iphicrs its worst
ON soul and body-but we cannot die
Lo. all things can be borne
Sent by Laura scdgwcls Collins.
President General of the T. s s: I 10 not know
the author OF the following lines, but hope you
may know ascertain. saw them in chi
cago paper eight years ago. quote them
from memory:
am tired Of planning and toilng.
In the crowded hives of men;
And spelling and building again:
And long for the dear old river
Where dreamed my youth away
For dreamer lives forever.
And toiler dies In day
am sick Of the showery seeming
OF life that is half "A lie;
OF the faces lined with scheming
In the throng that hurries by
would go where the children play.
For dreamer lives forever.
And tOilcr dies In n day.
Away from the streets rude hustle
From trophies of mart and stage
would hy to The woods low rustic
And the meadows kindly page.
Let in" dream ~ OF old by The river,
md b. loved for tnr dream Away:
For "A dreamer lives forever.
Ana tU"r dies In day.
Yours truly. j. H. MARTINDAfE.
OPEN THE DOOR.
open the door. let in the air
fhe nds sweet and the flowers fair;
Joy Is abroad i'm the world to-day
II door Is wide open H. may come this way.
open the door.
open the door let in the sun.
He hath a smile for every one:
He hath made Of the raindrops gold and gems.
lie may change our tears to diad-mS.
open the door.
open the door Of The soul let in
Strong. pur" thoughts. which shall Danish sin;
rhey will grow ana bloom with "A grace divine
And their fruit shah be- sw~rt'r than that Of tn" |
vine.
open the door
open the door Of the heart let In
sympathy sweet ior stranger and Kin:
II will make the halls of the heart fair
rhai angels may enter unaware
the door
-,fhcago Inter Ocran
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

Pins and rules have been forwarded ana ha"eS
enrolled Contributions will be filed for future pun
Iication or If too long for the Sunshine 'o'"'""
they vii, be passed on.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

According to THE Union Signal" many thou
sands Of gallons of alcoholic liquors shipped
every week to Alaska. much of the stimulantEoing
TO the Klondike. where saloons are doing hour
ishing business among Indians. native Alasksns
and other classes 1t is said that the poorest kind
Of whiskey retais at g a bottle. Already women
temperance workers are preparing for war against
the new settlement.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26

II Is said that a gallon OF milk makes three
pounds OF the condensed article.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-26
81 RELY SHE WAS RIGHT.

| A school-teacher lately put the question What
the highest form OF animal life?' THE giraffe.'
| responded a brgh: little girl In the class.