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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
HOME FOR WORKING GIRLS.
NO APPLICANT EVER DECLINED BECAUSE
UNABLE TO PAY.


The Shelter fer Respectable Girls was founded
twenty -eight years ago. In May 1896 it was moved
from Nos. las and 80 West Fourteenth-st. to its
present site, No. 2il West Fourteenth-st. 1t is
under the auspices OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church, but receives women irrespective OF creed
or nationality. Il has accommodation for forty al
a time. In the last year $50 received its care.
by reverses OF fortune their own resources and
had yet 10 learn the way OF self-support; others
were immigrants, girls from country homes, who
were almost penniless in strange city, young girls
temporarily out Of work: some. perhaps. tempted
girls who sought safe haven. The depression OF
the last few years has led larger number than
usual OF such homeless and needy to this
refuge, and in the last twelve months about 50 per
cent OF those who were received were unable 10
that mo suitable applicant Is ever declined because
unable to pay But many must be declined be-
cause there Is no more room The rates FOR those
who can pay are from 50 % TO 81 week.
As the house IL entirely dependent for support
voluntary contributions and the small receipts
from the guests. the admission of so many who
could pay nothing has greatly crippled its re.
sources. Had II not been for the generous ald or
devoted woman. its doors must nave been
closed this time The house is cheerful and well.
books Periodicals for the reading room would be
welcomed The prcsden; is the Rev. George ;.
Baker. the superintendent Of ST. Luke's hos
pital. In regard 10 one aspect OF its service, Dr.
Baker says: In my own work. as pastor ana SUI
perintendent Of St. Luke's often find among the
convalescent patients OF wards young women
without homes. for whom should not know now
to provide on their discharge but for this home.
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performance and the rehearsals warrant the oeiiet
that the entertainment offered will be OF an inter-
esting kind.
Miss Clara Thropp will play the part OF katha-
rtna in which she has already appeared severai
times Miss Florence Handy Is cast Tor the char-
acter OF Blanca and Robert Diehl Will again act
petr,,chio Young women members OF the Fort
nightly Shakespeare Club will act az ushers ana
flower girls Several members OF the cast belong
to the association. and 1t Is expected that the
Fortnigh,ly will be well represented IN the auh-
encs The Garrick arrangement OF the play, which
is the one adopted by Beerbohm Tree In London.
viii be used Il was hoped that Mrs. L. $. Grant
wo',ld be present at the performance she is the
nominal president OF the association. but she was
only two days In the city IN going through from
Washington to Magnolia. Mass.
Shakespeare party. including some OF the per.
formers OF tonight will sail on July 10 for short
European trip, Stratford- Avon being the Mecca
OF the expedition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
SIMMER PL4YGROUNDS OPEN.

In the Borough OF Manhattan yesterday morning
the Easements and Fairgrounds OF twenty schools
were opened to the children Of the various neigh
borhoods The School Board appropriated $4,000 on
June Is for opening and eauippng these places.
From now TIL September they will be open every
week day from o'clock In the morning until In
the evening All the east side schools were crowd
ed at o'clock yesterday morning. and some chill
dren kept out because there were not teach
ers enough TO control them. II will be several
days before the simple apparatus for amusing the
children and for rudimentary athletic exercises.
which the Board proposes erecting. will be In oper-
alton -
The schools opened yesterday were: No. q No. Is
Henry-st, No. l. No 33 Rivngton-st.: No. l5 No.
72s Ffth-st,; No. Is No. a2s Fifth;st. No. g. No
ii3 East Eighty-seventh-st; No Is; No. l3 West
Twenty eishth-st.:s No. - No 21 East Thirty.
No. s. No l7e East One hIndred, hdftesnth.st
ave: No. 81 No. 40 West Ff,ie,h-st: No g: AM
sterdam-ave. and Ninety third-st.: No "a, No. $50
Amsterdam-ave.: No. l6s No. as East Four,h-st;:
No IG No. 2I2 West feminist; No ll2. No SO
Roosevelt-st: No. III. No 10 East Seventy-sev-
enth-st: No. 40. No. 1877 Broome-st.. and No. l3l.
No 272 Second-st
The following named persons have been APP
pointed supervisors: Dr. Requa, Miss Nicolai:
Miss Burden and Miss Knowles. "
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Red Cross headquarters. The meetings will alter
nate hereafter with those % the First New-York
Ambulance Equlpmen; Society. There were pres
ent. among others. Mrs. Howard Townsend. Mrs.
Paul Dana and Mrs. :. 5. Cowles. The men who
attended the meeting Howard Townsend.
William Dodge and c. II. Robinson from the Re
lief Committee Mrs. Winthrop Cowdln reported
that twenty-five nurses have got far as Tampa
and awaiting transportation to Cuba Since
the last meeting large requsition made has been
met by Cleveland II. Dodge. and articles have been
dispatched Miss Leverich reported having received
permission from the Government TO supply Ice 10
the troops Santiago and tho cargo offered b. the
Consolidated Ice Company has been bought. II
Will be forwarded in the schooner upon which II
is loaded. tug towing il down as far as will be
necessary 20 bring the vessel in the sweep ot the
trade winds. The cost OF this shipment. owing 10
the necessity OF employing the tug will be about
81 800 bu: 81 500 less will be needed for the cargoes
sen. subsequently. A boat is 10 be sent twice a
month. one going to the Army and the other 70
the Navy. and 20 meet this expense about 5000 a
month viii be required.
A movement started among all the auxiaries
10 assist TIE ice plant as far as possible ConIi
buttons also hoped for. A report from one Of
the battle ships states that there had been no Ice
board for a month at least.
As the permission 70 clear the ice-laden schooner
has beer received she will Friday Ten
Red Cross surgeons vert on the ST Paul last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07

The correct method OF setting table FOR dinner
depends upon the taste md custom OF the family
In houses where there Is an expert DutIer or
skiful waiter these servants do the carving OF
the dinner In the side room or buffers pantry
The dinner in this case, is generally served a Ia
prs,s and host and hostess are removed from all
cara IN serving the dinner. The most important
Joints are sometimes placed upon the table tor an
instant and then removed TO the side table 10 ne
carved and served. In families where the dinner
is served by waitress the host does MS own cary
ing and all the chief dishes OF the different courses
are nlaced before him. except the soup. the salad.
the dessert and the coffee.
In any case whether the table 10 waited upo"
nv a liveried footman or by a simple maid IN
apron and cap. the table at the beginning presents
little difference In its general features IN ramihes
where the servants are trained IN rehheo' correct
m.,hods Round tables are preferred, though
many oblong tables with rounded corners are
used A heavy blanketinB, WHICH comes LOT inc
nurnose should the table under the hheh W
soodor the sound as well protect the polished
ton from hot dishes. In the centre or the taDie
low 1ardniere o; An Arrangement OF flowers or dell
oa,e ferns Is generally placed. IL may be simple
and I, should never be composed OF MOWERS win
decided fragrance yiolets alone pelhS the eNceP
ton 10 this rule. 1t should not cut on the view
ocross tho table High epergnes, however clad
crate are little used for this reason. On each
Ga. NJ tho centrepiece there should be low COM
poers OF assorted cakes. dishes OF bonbons celery
olives or radishes and pepper caster containing
white and red pepper, There should be TWO OF
these at table Of five or six persons ana gass
Tor water al the right OF each plate and an indiVo
nal sait-celar at the left upper corner is neces-
sary The soupspoon. hshknfe and the oss'ei.Iork
and all knives spoons previous 10 the uesseI.
course used at the dinner are placed AZ the rsn'
side and All forks at the left side me napkin
oorien with the initial monogram OF thc hostess
on top is simply laid the con In ir q, o. hrs .n
ouest n usually holds an oblong sncc OF Dteau
81, ~ Their thick II soup is the first course WneIe
ovs,ers or CLAIMS are served. they are arrangea On
chopped ice on their plates WIN pieces - e'"''
In the centre. -.... thar. In q Wait
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
THE TRIBUNE FRESH AIR FUND.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
COLONIAL DANES AT WAR.

suit 10 restrain both the National Society OF
Colonial Danes and also the Colonial Danes OF
New-York from using their name. The cases came
UP In Supreme Court Special Term. Part l. be-
fore Justice Giegerich yesterday morning.
The Colonial Danes OF America claim TO have
been Incorporated in April 1884, the organizers De-
ing Elizabeth Duer King. Elizabeth Coraiins
Gardiner. Emily " Trevor Mary. King Vs3
Rensselaer, Sarah Alden Derby and others w
the rival associations IL is said that they were NOT
Organized until 1888 and the Colonial Danes OF
America therefore claim the right 10 the exclusive
use OF the name. The defendants claim: tnrousn
the words Colonial Danes" are merely descrtp.
tive and are not copyrighted. and that they nsvS
a perfect right TO them. Yesterdays proceedings
were merely a preliminary skirm!sh regarding the
time when both cases shall be heard Jusuce
Giegerch reserved his decision.
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ID NJ
ted the shoulders scanned and the standing collar
Joined 10 the neck before the shirred material q
applied The moussene is arranged In graduated
puns by gathers at funnel-shaped spacings. 'front.'
and back. indicated on the pattern BY perforated
lines This is applied the lining at correspond
ing perforations the collar bust and back az
illustrated. Rows OF stirring to match extend the
whole length Of the sleeves that arranged over
of below the bust. the guimpe and sleeves being
made Of pale blue Liberty silk decorated In the
sun-ray style. with narrow ruchings OF the same
material that radate from the neck. stock OF
the same silk with ruche- finished ends. covers the
standing collar and closes in centre-back. While
sheer materials are chosen for midsummer wear,
galmpes IN ms style "iii DC maze from SIX ve.vet.
advances. Insertion; gimp. ruchngs OF net
or ribbon or rows Of frilled ribbon and braid can
be used TO decorate In lattice diamond outlines.
To make No for a woman OF medium size will
require three and one-quarter yards OF material
thirty-sx inches WIDE. To make No. 2 will require
two yards OF same width material The pattern,
Ipo hua me
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She folded I'D the worn and mended frock.
ana ,mSothed b ." sna seS o" we "S' rsa sock
She wove the bright wool muslns thoushtfully:
| hunger for it's green and pleasant ways"
cripple prsoncd In her restless chair
Looks from her window with w.stful gaze
81 can bu, weave faint thread to .,! and fro
Into the worlds sweet tumult | would go, ,,
As It's strong gates my trembling hands would
Just then the children came The father, TOO;
pear hea1t' ne whispered. as h. nearer drew,
How sweet 1t Is within this little room
God puts my strongest comfort here to draw
When thirst is great and common wells are dry.
Your pure desire ls my unerrlng Jaw ,.
Tell me dear one. who Is 40 safe az /?
Home is the pasture where my soul may feed
This room paradise has grown 70 ne lad
Can IT be home for these dear ones and me
He touched with reverent hand the helpless feet:
The children crowded close and kissed her halr
our mother is so good and kind and sweet.
There's not another luxe her anywhere
The baby in her low bed opened wide
The soft blue flowers OF her timid eyes
And viewed the group about the crade-slde
With smiles OF glad and innocent surprise
Tho mother drew the baby to her knee.
Nv Xn %or fh' is iar' it. edges sweet to me
And whatsoever is. dear Lord IS right t.. Su,.s
Sent by A. c. II.
Mrs. Fannie F.. owens. OF Carters Wharf. Rich
mond County, Va is n "shut-in member who
would greatly appreciate flower slips or flower
seeds She has trouble with her eyes, which debars
her from reading o sewing much, but she derives
much pleasure from her flowers.
The following lines were written by Mrs Eliza
beth Swain Starbuck n representative woman OF
Nantucket where she was born and has lived much
NJ her life She Is now IN her eighty sixth year.
hut appears about sixty. great is her vigor She
Is well read. energetic. thoroughly up-to-date and
a most charming companion. Through her mother,
who was a Folger. she was actively Interested
in the Sanitary Commission during the Civi!
War and is n member OF Sorosis She originated
and was first presiding officer OF the Nantucket
Historical Society. and has taken Inc tribune
since II nrst Issued
INVOCATION.
God OF Battle, wilt thou hear US!
Strike oh! strike the war fend down;
Bid him rise more forever
Crush him with thy righteous frown
In deep sorrow thus We seek thee;
Oh, sustain with thy power:
Cheer and bless stricken country
In this dark. disastrous hour.
LIT oh, LIT the burden from her
All hearts bleed at every pore;
Mothers children all In Gadness.
All with sorrow brimming Ger
Trusting In our Fathers goodness,
Who doth hear our slightest wall.
HIS pure love shall never languish.
II shall never, never fan.
In Thy care. that's all abiding.
Father wilt Thou give us lightf
And whatever may betide us
Help. oh, help us do the right!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
PPOOKLYN GIRL WINS.

AZ I result OF the recent examinations TOT en-
rance 10 Barnard College. the trustees comPeu-
i've scholarship Of $50 was awarded 10 MISS
Grace NJ Peters. OF the Girls High Schooi oi
pss ., NU.s Grace NJ Peters. The second and
iS,aa prookIvn scholarship were awarded 10
Mss Jeanette seibert and Miss Ana c % COM
wendes: cape from the Girls High school OF
Brooklyn In addition to seG na furtheT distinction
N Ms avnS ne highest or Barna4d
Of any Candidate either a, OF Candidates this
The unu Es. III. distinction the more nofaaiA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
TIE TRIBUNE DAILY MENU.
THURSDAY. JULY :.

BREAKFAST.
Fruit: Sugared raspberrics.
Granola sugar and cieam
Rro.,ed lambs kidneys. Baked potatoes
French rolls. Conee.
LUNCHEON
Asnaragus omclct Chicken pie.
Thin bread and butter
Spice cakes Fruit
Russian tea
DINNER.
Consomme
Olives. Celery.
Roast beef.
New potatoes with parsley. oyster plant
Lettuce with French dressing .,.A o,,o,.
Raspberry roll. wine sauce
Crackers Roquefort cheese
Iced tea coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
NOVEL AND CHEAP PORTIERES.

Clever women have found a novel way OF utiliz-
ing ball gowns after they are discarded for wear.
1t is to make them into porteres. The different
coors and materials are put together tremendously
In strips about a quarter OF yard wide. joined
with some effective embroidery stitch. The stitch
ing should be in bright colors. corresponding with
"hayaders strips" where the strips run diasonally
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
HEALING THE LITTLE ONES.
THIS is THE sELF-IMPosED MISSION OF THE
SISTERS OF ST MARY

SISTERS OF ST. MARY.
The little ones Of s.: Mary's Free Hospital for
children are now delighting In the country breezes
Of the new Summer Home at Norwalk. which was
opened last year. The old Home st. Marys-by-
the-Sea" on Rockaway Beach. was given up be-
cause that part OF the beach had become too pub
lie for the purposes OF the hospital. No patients
are kept in the town house during the summer
II is kept open merely for the temporary reception
OF sick children VINO transferred TO the
country hospital West Rocks" at Norwalk
Conn., consisting Of the hospital building dining
hall, etc. stands in fifty acres Of ground. on an
eminence overlooking the Sound. The grounds
were purchased and the buildings erected through
the generous gift OF a friend OF the hospital
Though some OF the children are afflicted with
serious ailments and necessarily suffer srea;
d ret, Pa fares are not merely patient but happy
Some , are unable to leave their beds but other.
who are too I'll and too feeble TO walk are carried
into HE omen air and while they rest In the shade
heir min pale faces are Drowned by the country
breezes. And even those who must spend tho
greater part OF their time IN the wards can enjoy
ebe beai,,ifrl ,ietr as they lie In their beds near
the the V windows The wards are made attractive
by screens and gay with pictures
The Sisters Of ST. Mary have another country
house FOR children. the Noyes Memorial Home. at
Peekskill 1t is open all the year. and Is for tho
benefit Of children suffering from incurable
diseases. though few convalescents are also seh'
there.
The Free Hospital in New-York is at No. +oS 10
Al West Thirty-fourth-st. II was founded by tho
Sisterhood Of st. Mary In 1870 and its hrst loca-
ton was in a small house West Fortieth-st.
whence IL moved TO the present site In 1873 Large
additions have been made since that time. The
hospital now ACCOMMODATES one hundred patients,
bet .veen the ages OF two and fourteen years. ana
contains a number OF observation wards In con-
nection with this hospital are the Wilkes D!spen-
sary Mortuary Chapel. and Autopsy Room on
Ninth-aye., the gifts Of Miss Grace wilkes Miss
Mary Cooke gave 10000 TO the hospital proper
The hospital contains forty-four endowed beds,
oF yDh 10
sIIarpcre Young People" Other beds are supported
by individuals guilds churches. 4 department
OF dentistry has been added to the WORK OF the
dispensary.
Another beautiful hospital for children under tho
care Of the Sisters OF ST. Mary Is the Laura
Franklin at Nos II and 10 East One-hundred and
eIeventb-st II is q memorial 10 Laura Franklin
Delano who burned TO death at her home on
the Hudson. II receives children between the
ages OF two and twelve years and has accommoda-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07

The Woman's Patriotic Relief Association gave
An entertainment. In Willard Hall. Mount Vernon.
on Tuesday evening for the benefit OF the families
of soldiers and sailors. The hail was beaut!uHy
decorated with flags and the National colors. The
entertainment consisted OF the singing Of hymns
and war songs by a chorus OF one hundred voices
under the direction OF Professor Alfred Hala m.
Two new songs were sung with great zest by tho
children Yankee Doodle Dewey" and Wen BE
With You. Uncle Sam.
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FOR 4 WAR RELIEF BENEFIT.

THE TANNING OF THE sHREW' TO BE
GIVEN AT MANHATTAN TONIGHT
The Women's National War Relief Association
Is to be the beneficiary OF performance to be
given at the Manhattan Beach Hotel this evening
The Tanning OF the Shrew' will be the play. and
It will be given under the direction OF the Fort
nightly Shakespeare Club Mrs Anna Randall
Diehl will undertake the entire management Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07

No. !. OF white
silk mousseunA
made over q linz
ing Of pink tane-
Ia, is designed to
be worn with Q
gown Of ash graz,
yelling. The LIN
ing is fitted with
double bust darts
under-arm gorea
a n d a centrA.
BACK seam, th&
may end Just be.
low the bust OF
at the waistline
as shown. The
closing Is Of
fected invisibly In
centre-front BY
hooks and eyes.
I'M 1l.l.- a.. a
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FLOWERS.

Flowers are the alphabets of the angels. where
IN they write on hills and plains mysterious
truths"
In the infinite meadows OF heaven blossom the
atari. the Yorget-me.nots Of the angels"
SalAAt thoughts selected BY Mrs. George StabhinA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07

Another found in Brooklyn was relieved at
once This was the invalid wife OF man who
had been earning 81 a month before he enlisted.
She now has no means OF support, aud even her
room rent is given her by the landlord. Being In
great want she went few days ago 10 chari-
table society where 1t said food was given 10
the deserving. There she told that only those
willing TO work could be fed. Expressing her will
ingness to work the woman kept busy until
clock in the aft arnoon. when she received cup
OF tea and two spoonfuls OF beans and was dis
charged without any further remuneration for her
work This case was AT once relieved by the COM
mittee, for In emergencies advance help Is given
and inquiries made afterward. An effort is also
made TO send some OF the sick 10 the country for
fortnight. while many who able 10 work are
given employ ment.
Another family found IN Brooklyn consists OF the
wife OF a soldier who IL fighting at the 'front.' and
his four children. the eldest but nine years OF age.
There was no means OF any kind TO be relied upon.
and wife little able to work Relief was given
In the New-York slums extremely young
mother. mere girl OF sixteen. was found the
other day suffering In health and mind. She Is
living with her mother who. on s. a week Is sup
porting herself and two other children, one OF
whom is a cripple. The association is endeavorng
TO find a place In the country where the young
woman and her baby may go for a time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
FIVE DOLLARS FOR ICE.

Yesterday from z W. s., with request that the
amount be forwarded TO the Ice Plant Auxiliary OF
tho Red Gross All contributions for this auxiliary
can be sent direct 10 Miss Catherine LeVerlch'
treasurer at No. 50 East Sixceth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
WHERE SUFFERING rs FOUND.
1T is AMONG FAMILIES OF MEN WHO ARE
AWAY FIGHTING FOR THE HONOR
OE- THE cot NTRY.

The committee OF the Soldiers and Sailors Fami-
Hes Protective Association. which inquiries INTO the
needs OF cases presented for relief reports some
nfho, Incidents that occur In connection with this
work For the most part the wives and families OF
the men who are gone the war are most unwilling
10 make known even extreme restitution. They 90
not parade as martyrs. and when discovered and
helped are slngulary reluctant 10 becoming known
generally or having their names published
one poor family was found yesterday IN the most
squalid surroundings. and provided with the barest
necessities OF living but refusing any help because
money had Just been received from the son VINO IS
with the Army. II dishonesty had been possible
10 these people they would have accepted the AID
offered and could have been the gamers BY some
dollars at least.
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THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TIssUE-PAPER PATTERN OF WoMANo
GUIMPE, NO. 7As. FOR COUPON
AND 10 CENTS

Guimpe and yoke effects are on the increase. sn0
many gowns made ow-cut and sevelesss
several styles OF guimpes being provided TO wear
with them. and thus give charming variety to the
toilet The pattern provides for both styles shown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
DAY sTAR IN THE HEART

Ana this is the condemnation. hat hight Is COM
into the world and men loved darkness rather thst
light because their deeds were cyil.-Jonn H. ~
Great Sun OF righteousness arise ,
Bless tho dark world with heavenly Hgnt.
Thy gospel makes the simple Wise. $1,000,
Thy laws pure, thy Judgments right
Arranged by j. &. =. and J. +. b.
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,vpr-1ANCr EQUIPMENT SOCIETY.

A meeting Of the First New-York Ambulance
Eou,Drneut Society was held yesterday at the
how q. Mrs & g Cowles No. $50 Madison-ave.
The treasurers report acknowledged the receipt
Of 2ss IS since June q. making total Of WIFI a.
~. iatn frlhi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07

Miss Mary Ellen sigsbee, daughter OF Captain
Charles D. S.gsbee. formerly Of the Maine. but at
present Of the auxiliary cruiser St. Paul Is receiv-
ing high praise for her art work. she won the NE
class scholargnip at the Art League, and has had
several sketches IN the art magazines. MISS Sigs-
bee Is also accomplished musician.