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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
4 DAY AT CTTITAS.
MISS FUTILE AND MISS VAN ANDEN AN
NOINCED AS PRIZE-WINNERS

The regular meeting Of the Brooklyn Civltas Cluo
held yesterday afternoon At the home OF Miss
katherine /. Maltby. No 100 Joraemon-st. brooK-
lyn. The speakers NJ tho afternoon were four OF
the women members OF the Board OF Education.
Mrs. Henry A Powell spoke Character Devel-
opment in the Public Schools: Mrs Andrew
Jacobs spoke The Vacation Schools. and Art
and Music in Public School Teaching" She said
that plea had been made for ten vacation schools
10 be provided for In the regular budget and then
spoke with great praise Of the vacation schools con
Quoted in Brooklyn last summer by Miss Mary
Bracket. School No Is. in the Navy Yard District
was used and tho children. besides having their
usual subjects OF study. received instruction In
cobbling. Gaming sewing music and dancing
Eight hundred applicants came. but only three
hundred could be accommodated.
The subject Of Miss f. II. Perrys address was
Literature in the Public Schools" Her tone was
thoroughly optimistic. and she gave Instances
within her knowledge where a true love ior
good literature had been cultivated In young chill
dren She contrasted the old rcading-bo method
with the present-day method OF starting the chi.
dren with work Ike Grimm 5 fairy !a!es, hi
leading them on into the imaginative WORKS on ms
els were glad 10 throw over trashy novels FOR
the best fiction. when they were led with discre-
Mrs. Emma F. Pet,ingn spoke briefly on "Ths
& Wort IIa exoerc5cn She sad had
ranged from serving district school-teacheT or
Cape cod. 10 her present labors on the boafu Oh
Mrs Tcunis G.. Bergen. chairman OF the Prize
Story Committee. announced the successful com
petitors. cupid at Forty. by Ms Florence Guertin
Tuttle was said to be the best bit OF lctlon. ana
the best essay offered Judged 10 be that OF
Miss Louise Van Andem on Socialism D,sTe-
garded Proposition" These two papers Will be
read at the next members meeting. on March q
together with two other stories that rcceiyen non
orable mention. These latter are "A Victim or
Improvement" by Caroline ID. camp. and 'One
Thousand and One Nights" by Polly Pessimisi
Florence Guertin futile has already had several
OF her stories before IN" public. and was a prlzc-
winner in the story contest of "McClures Maya
zinc Miss Louise Van Andon. the essayisi, Is the
secretary OF the club She was graduated from
Vassar College in 1896 and has been studying along
sociological lines during the winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

straight epaulets the shoulders and the
nearly tight sleeves and the space left open BY the
squared OF the cloth bodice Is filled In With
tiny zgzag tucks OF linen with zigzag lines OF
guipure insertion finished with broad fitted COL
lar OF black velvet. The trimming OF the gown
consists OF black gulpure detached figures repre-
senting tho five-custer chestnut leaves. with the
nuts also grouped together, forming another figure.
These placed at regular intervals around the
top OF the bodice continuing under the arms. down
the Idle OF the opening the skirt and around the
bottom, the sailor collar being also ornamented IN
the same fashion. The hat worn with this cos
tune Is tilted up on one side with red roses. red
roses also covering the brim and crown.
Another gown is q most graceful house dress.
consisting OF lace r-garment. worn over Q
low-necked and long wrinkled-slesve mauve mus
lin. The lace IS cut IN a from the shoulders.
showing the gathered baby waist OF the mauve
bodice in front and back. and Is belted In In the
front with cerise Liberty silk sash. This passes
through the lace at the back which hangs loose
and straight from the shoulders and emerges
again 10 form a chou with long ends at the back.
the lace extending 10 the hem OF the gown.
Finally In her last appearance she Is beau'i-
fully dressed In bege-colored cloth trimmed with
flowers embroidered in relief. thick Gordon runs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
MFD1IITON or EMMA WILLARD.

The Emma Willard Association held its regular
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at the Wind
sor In the absence OF the president. Mrs. Rus
sell Sage who is out OF town. Mrs. II. L. Palmer.
one of the vice-presdents. presided. Most OF the
time was spent in transacting routine business
II was voted buy a medallion portrait OF Mrs.
Emma Willard. painted by Mrs. Thomas Hall
Nelson. and much Of the money needed was sub
scribed before the members separated.
Mrs Nelson knew Mrs. Willard and has painted
the portrait partly from memory and partly from
q small photograph The money she receives for
the picture will go toward securing marble bust
Of Mrs. Willard.
reception and musical will be given Cor the
association some timo in May by Dr. and Ma
Charles Gardner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
Jersey CITY WOMAN'S CLUB.
"c1-rsT DAY" CELEBRATED AT THE MEET
ING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
LITERATURE.

I'll. Jersey city womans Club held Its regular
..r,,. monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. al inc
sem w. Jonn a. Walker No. 2Go Montgomery
nome % C,,y II was CUES, day. and Mrs. Walker
D., ;.,noG 70 the many friends crowding the par
,no, sucb occasions were appointed 10 Do
io'S o.r,ain times during the year In ORDER 10
.naIa he members TO become perso"Any
acquainted with each other MIS- Jon" A''e" wa"
the guest OF the day ., A..
inc s.,.In,rg the workings Of the club Mrs.
AZ ~a'd that IN the few years since Its organ
,na,,on q vast amount of work had been accom-
I,,.sod There are now four departments. which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
A cHIRCHMAN TALKS OF WAR.

4"e rev r NJ Prescott. OF ST. Pauls Episcopal
0nu'ch' washington, d. C., when seen by q Trib-
uhe reporter last night. said that women do
as much' and more. by remaining at home and
pds,ns ,hat righteousness and a righteous cause
'"oui' triumph than IN any other way he knew.
- "edthy women can do their share. he said.
by sending money 10 support trained nurses and
" V'epafe others as nurses They can. In fact. DO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

ready tucked FOR
this purpose. The
simple and sfyl-
ish ARA ngcment
OF this costume
recommends II to
mothers who do
their own sow
ing. It being well
adapted 10 tho
making over
which has so
often to be done
" here the family
t. large. a yoke
OF velvet. silk or
other contrasting
material. with the
hitting portions Of
{ n Q sleeves I o
match. VIII exc
out short M u
terial. while tho
rows Of velvet
will cover II y
Joints that ar"
unavoida bic when
adding to the
length OF both
skirt and waist.
A sash worn
around the waist
gives added style
to this otherwise
up-tO-date G o -
,t,p, Tn. IlOiiga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

waist is arranged l.
over 0ttcd Innings the yoke being cut squar" IN
nnmnsdonr ,tvle and the closing IL made Invisible
i'm ne centrc-b back Square -cornered epaulets turn
ho ok sivlishly from the yoke bands Of vcve FORM
i,, q nrcttv trimming The fiyegored skirt Is
pnf hcred I'm back. and the top Is sewed To the
Tower edge OF waist. the sash being tlrd IN smai
ioDncd how i'm the centre back. This style - as well
ndapted to cotton TO woolen fabrics and VIII be
e"id ,osv 10 lounder IL the epaulets are made adj
t,.iohIc and tho lower edge OF pufs are arranged
on a dTawstring. -, -, go, ,.o,r. ,.,u "a
Ice vards OF material fortyfour inches wide.
Tho rsttern No 1854. is cut In sizes for girls or
stn oiebt ten twelve and fourteen years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
MAKING READY FOR PAINTERS

Cleaning for painters must be carefully done as
ANY dark marks cannot be successfully concealed
nv paint Tho paperhanger Is n clean workman.
and always should do his work inter the painter
rs he leaves only tho dust OF paper and dry scraps
which can he quickly cleaned up. house that
les been papered and painted inside needs
cleaning after tho work t. finished, except dust
Ing and the washing of windows and removing OF
rho spattering OF paint which the most careful
workman will ometmes leave. These paint specks
are readily removed with the edge OF penny
aud a little turpentine and cold water. then the
windows should be well polished. New York
housewives often adopt this method OF late spring
mr. carly summer OusecleaninE Their houses
ar. then clean In the fall when the family re.
turns The carpets and rugs are rolled up and
rrranned in TAR paper or scattered with some other
moth.preventive and scwed in unbleaehed cotton
mrs ming or stored until fall when they are re-
10 "a m. wool hangings and all woolen articles
that may tempt moths should be cleaned and pui
away in the same names.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
LYING-TN HOSPITAL ELECTION.

Ihs annual election or the Society OF The LYING
an Hospital was held yesterday at the institution
oecond-ave. and Seventeenth-st. The following or
hcers were chosen:
- '''oent-wlII.AM a DCEK.
oe-fresident-GEORGE 6. WILLIAMS
'@surs'-FREDERIC BRONSON
esFe'a'y-F. DELANO WEEKS
'..nors-FREDERIc BRONSON. EGERToN l. WIN
nhoP. GEORGE G WILLIAMS. FRANCIS s.
N's. WILLIAM 4 DUER. EDMUND l. BAY
Hs. hoERToN l. WINTHROP. JR.. HENRY A.
aAiLoR. DR.. EDWARD ". LAMBERT TIRE
Noh l. PARK. THOMAS NEWBOI.D W. PIER
son HAMILTON sne r DELANO WEEKS.
Du'Hs INC Six months ending April 100
ute women have been cared for and relieved
~ 'ne s'c'e'' An effort is being made TO obtain
Dne ,aG1sahe annual subscriptions az ST. each to
Ia 'ne outpaticnt and educational depart
n when me building erected with the 10000
n s9n py =. ilcrpont Morgan is opened The new
tho present Institution " w Wv VI W. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

the backbone OF the women whose patriotism and
tenderness OF heart impel them to nurse the SICK
II believe in President Mckinley ana conslde'
him 10 he tho for the occasion.
Mrs Prescott does not favor war. and hoped tha'
something would intervene 10 save the Nation from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SYSTEMATIC AND EASY WAYS OF CLEANING
HOUSE

There is no personag@ more generally and Justly
dc,ested OF men than the aggressive housewife
who under the excuse OF housccleaning. manages
10 upset every room n ,he same time and turn
comfortablr dwelling into building nlei with
clouds o, dus; and rcioon. o. the fumes OF inuniry
soap and whitewash. There Is certainly no greater
nuisance or disturter 81 the general peace o. a
household than the houscmaii 81 such nistrcss
She t. forever friskins about IN whirlpool o.
hustle and confusion and IS herself always untidy
under the pr"tcnrc o. being Away cleaning.
The houscclcan4ng days OF an orderly houS"kecper
n never IN evidence. Sir manage At mis- sea.On
nor extra forces % WORK women as skillfully "a \
trained army officer MANAGES his troops. tAtra
WORKERS AWAY" needed AT ihls time. In"i" Us
no economy IN breaking up the routine work ~ the
ers. II pays 10 cmploy regular h0userioaners. VINO
viii do Their work efficiently and without confusion
DO not under any pf'tcN: upset any NOR" rooms
during a DAY than can 10 r"t 10 rights ht night
Begin at tn TOP o. the hOusn. Keep the windows
Of III" room which is being c."nu'I constantly open
ard the doors to tho hail closed
steadily even X slowly. and without noise or con
fusion. allow the cleaners 10 do tholr work \
NOISY scruhwonan t. q nuisance no on" should en-
dure II possible have our work done by on"
woman Thn inevitable gossip and small ak OF two
or three workers tah- up 50 much nm" thai thcy
often accomplish 10 more Than OF" quiet. steady
worker II pays TO employ workman at ~" be
ginning and end Of the day 10 NOV" hclNt furnnur"
out OF the and pat IT back in place again
Men may he engaged hy she hour To do this work.
nd though they charge more In proportion for hcir
are usually moro efficient and do not ask AID
frou no 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
ATTRACTIVE FRENCH GOWNS
SEEN IN THE NEW PLAYS GIVEN At
THE GYMNAsE, PARIS

DELICATE CoNcTITs ~ GRAY AND SHADES -
MAUvE-wHITE AND CREAM COLOR
THE RAGE.
In rapid succession each theatre In Paris 70
adding 10 its attractions by the new plays ana
consequently the suggestively lovely clothes
worn by tho leading actresses. At the Gymnase. In
TN Marriage Bourgeois the actresses wear soma
delightful costumes.
In the first one makes her appearance gowned
in a walking frock Of white cloth. The blouse
waist is square in the neck. and buttons on
one side the opening continuing down the side
OF the skirt Four large Straus diamond buttons
equal distances fasten this garment. two on the
waist one combining the white cloth belt and one
on tho skirt lust below the belt. The neck which
Is squared In front has sailor collar. which forms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
THE TRTBTNE PATTERN.
TISSUE PAPER PATTERN or GIRLS cos
TUNE. no. I35i. FOR COUPON
AND TEN CENTS

Fawn -colored cashmere and golden brown velvet
ribbon made this handsome dress. the yoke and
collar being Of fire linen batst" that comes all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
MEN AS IrorSEwORKERs

II therefore pays to employ DO not
allow AIRY carpets to 10 taken through the house {:
let the men who come after the carpets lover
them 10 the ground with rope from tho WIN
dows II is cheaper 70 have cvT ort workers sew
over and reni and relay carpets The ineNpcrt
worker will do this slowly thar In tho end an
equal or greater expense is incurred. ard the re-
suit is not so satisfactory. II Is almost better 10
contract for this A. fixed sum than 10 pay by
the day. allowing indefinite time for III" finl5h-
ing of the work Most housccloanng must be
done nv tn day Women arc paid moro FOR labor.
pure and simple. than men. There are few women
who do not command 81 - or 81 - day and their
hoard for scrubbng. while men labotffs receive no
more and often less. without their hoard.
'rhc crcn: ADVANTAGE OF hardwood NOorH ana rugs
is felt AZ housekeeping time" for the greatest labor
ri housekeeping comes from carpets ana INC
dust that pcnrtratcs everywhere when they are
lifted When there are no carpets 10 be liii'd, an
exprrt housecleaner will clean an cntlr" moor
thorouchly I'm n day. Make \ defnit" contract
with the mon who MT. clean and ropidc" the car
nets 10 return them soon ~ possible. and do
iot attempt clean any rooms on the floors he
low until those from which the carpets have been
ramnvcd nro again I'm order. Wher" there are
n,IntInc and papcrng 20 be done h pays To post
none ali houscclea ming until the family goes 10 the
country II Is easy 10 get tho best worknen ia
summer after the rush OF spring work Is over IN"
home mother or whoever acts ne homcke"pei. mos
n saves labor ana time to have jhc house cleaned
when II is empty The carpets ana ruEs NJ now
nm and can be packed away with the wool hang-
ings and anything that Il il necessary 10 project
moths.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
NOVEL UNDTRGARMENT.

The cut shown is OF combination OF boomers
and a skirt. This comfortable and novel article
can be found only at Il. Altman e. Co.'S. II is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
A CUhRADE.


g., are. .nrinR. IN the mountains:
XIV second springs out OF the mounta ms mountains
NV first runs up the trees;
Ny second runs past the ttees,
AZ whole spreads over the trees
NJ first runs on legs,
", second runs without any legs.
M whoie runs away legs OF ho 'ee'
uy ars. grows weaker and shorter as It grows oder:
XIV second grows longer and stronger as II grows
Nv Whole is horn and dies every year. and never
grows any older
NV first has no drops, except when T. drops down.
My second is full OF drops ops all iii ssnsra.. and vs
Bile.
To c,nture nv frst men march after II;
To imprson my second they march over IL: ,..
10 each my whole men 20 through mar'h ne-
The foregoing clever charade was contributed by
f. l. g., OF Dorchester Mass Inc answer VIII "'
published on April 10
VIII some Sunshine reader furnish an invalid
with the poem beginning our lives are So"sS'
God writes the words ~?
The following portion of a poem contributed oy
: no ~ Could voices the sentiment so often ex-
messed I'm letters to the 7. :. ;. ny It's MEMBERS
TO MY UNSEEN HELPERS
n friends whom have never seen.
who vet have helped me on my way, $500
Who'vc made earth look more fresh ana green
And added sunshine to my day
q friends whom | have never seen.
Wha vet are helping me each day.
The erod you've done TO me. ween'
never can to YOU repay
But | can pass the cup along.
The cup of blessing fresh and sweet.
Into some mouth can put song.
Can smooth some path Tor weary reet'
And thus | shall make payment meet
TO those who've done so much for me:
III try to make the lives more sweet
or some whom they will never see.
-,Iizzie Pershing Anderson.
Miss Jennie G. Holmes heartily thanks all who so
generously responded to her request for "Woman's
Pages" and appreciates 1.-THE good feeling that lies
back Of these kndnesses from strangers. Miss
Holmes would greatly enjoy a few magazines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Communica tons have been received from MISS
II Iindsly. Mrs Sarah p. Barr. Mrs. J. Boucher.
Mrs Cornelia c Hussey Miss X G. Hackett. Gym
thia VI. Railey. Miss J.. NJ Nicholson. Mrs \ /.
Mailer. Mrs Emma " Spoo1er. Mrs. AMANDA >.
White Mrs NJ r Brit, and Mrs @. n. Pllsbury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Some or the friends Of the late Miss Juliet Corson
arc trying to realize her plan Tor scrv'nis' clubs
and for home ard farm school FOR training in
domestic service. Tho clubs are designed 70 pro
Vide social intercourse and \ headquarters for
Young women at service. Rooms for the meetings
have been offered In the Industrial Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Nv first has no drops. except when IL drops do"n'
~ socond is full Of drops all invisible -,
II whole nhounds In drops. all separate ana Vis-
bic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Tho exhibition OF the New York Association OF
Sewing Schools will he opened to-day IN Richmond
Va hv Governor Tyler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

young japanese woman. whose name "a Yashi
Yamagridu. is now studying at Yale She Is TAX
Ing en- Oriental course. and persists IN being
TREY Oriental herself She sin retains her Jap
anese dress. and regards the so-cailed civilized
costume with horror Her brother Is studying
with her. They aim 10 earn the Pm u degree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

The following contributions have arrived: a pack
Of papers. from Mrs s Taylor: violet GRO
cheted mat from Mrs. c. A. Alden: eight numbers
~ The Wild Flowers Of America from r.. OF
South Orange: Woman's Pages and magazines from
r. 5 $. member; three Easter cards from Lilh .
Rra!nerd \ box OF Easter rabbits came with:
ont name VIII the sender please give fu address!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Nv arst grows weaker and shorter as IL grows ouer
Wv second grows longer and stronger as II grows
Nv Whole Is horn and dies every year. and never
grows any older.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

WIN some Sunshine reader furnish an Invalid
with the poem beginning "Our lives are songs
God writes the words?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

~ ars, spring. IN the mountains
III, second springs out OF the mouhthIns' .,,t,,rs
NY soo i ,nn,as with a spring over III" mountains
NV first runs up the trees.
III. second runs past the trees,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Sunshine distributed on Tuesday Papers to Mrs
f V Frishce cancelled stamps from Mrs Louise
Turner 70 Lawkowski: booklet 70 Lucille Bow,
ker and reading matter 10 Mrs. Royal Gage ana
Miss Elsie ! Ifurd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

To canture nv nrst men marcn AFTER ~
10 nnrison my second they march over IL
10 n,trh nv whole men go through march ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Sunshine distributed on Wednesday: SILK piec"s
10 Miss Phoebe \. Bonglman and Mrs F.. Spooner
and reading matter 10 Louise Moody and Mrs. Mat
tie Gammous a book to Mrs n A wilson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

The foregoing clever charade was contributed D!
= l. c. os Dorchester. Mass. The answer VIII oe
published April 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

The friends o, Miss Marie Rigar gave.he a recep
ton at her home. in Mount Vernon. on Monday
nigh, in anticipation OF her departure on a Ions
summer tour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Nv first runs on two legs
H. Second runs without any legs:
WS whoio runs away. legs or no legs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

The Committee on Literature and Art of Chiro-
pean will meet this afternoon at the home NJ Miss
NJ e. Moller No 90 South Ninth-st.. Brooklyn
Thomas Bailey Aldrich. Bret Harte and Edward
Egglnston ar. tho authors 10 be discussed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

New members enrolled Wednesday, Miss Phone
A. Roughman Miss Annie Moneypenny. Mrs d.
Campbell. Helen f.. Waterman. Mrs. r. ;. Watson
f. NJ Rogers. Charles p. Sweeny. !: A Nlcnols.
Helen H. Atwater. Daniel y. Canheld Josephine
4 Wells Mrs Frank H. Cordman. Mrs J. W. Stin-
son Miss r. r Porter and Miss Almira Pattison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Miss Jennie G. Holmes heartily thanks all who so
generously responded to her request for "Woman's
Pages" and appreciates 1.-THE good feeling that lies
back Of these kndnesses from strangers" Miss
Holmes would greatly enjoy a few magazines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

Miss Ada FaGgin. president ~ tn" Ficlweis
Chautaugua Circle o. Mount Vernon entertained
the organization on Monday night at her home No
10 South Tenth-aye The principal part Of tn
evening devoted TO reviews on Life In PNny'
Time" Medieval Europe" and a discussion th
lives OF Frederick and Frederick II. Miss Char
loiie Daily also gave reading from The Tails
man" and Miss Marie Stab gave reading OF
The Crusade Era"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-10
The Same Old Plea.

One Of tho richest men in England,
whose wealth makes Kim target for many
applications for help from poorer people,
was. visiting Paris, and the manner in
which he repealed one of the applicants for
his generosity is worth repeating
On the opposite side of the hotel table
sat woman who had once been rich.
Monsieur, she said, "you Englshmen
are so chivalrous, SO ready to assist those
in Distress
eyes, said the man of wealth, hesitate
ing. He had heard that before and thought
he knew what was coming next
Would you, with. your usual generos-
ity, do me favor and great kindness?"
"Yes, madame--that is, it depends some
what
Think well, monsieur, before you
promise, for 1t is great'kindness."
1t was the same old plea that he had
heard many times before from people who
wanted loan.
Il am afraid that shall have TO. but
what is it you wish?"
"Only that you would be kind enough,
monsieur, to pass me the mustard. You
have everything on your side of the table. -
-Pearson's Weekly.