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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
OPNA FLOWER POT.

Some pretty and Ingenious ways for decorating
the pots which hold house plants and the pedes-
tails for supporting them are described In Inc
PHILADELPHIA Press" The simplest pedestal Is made
OF big peach basket covered with green crepe
paper.
To trim IT, turn the basket upside down and
sew the paper on full Ike cuff. with wide
ruff,e LEFT on the upper edge; this being pulled
out TO look fluffy. stands up about tho flower pot
ike moss The basket makes good pedestal FOR
tall plants. Small kegs are also used Tor stands
TO hold plants and may be covered with paper
or with cloth. In any case green Is the preferred
color for the decoration OF pedestals. For tho
decoration Of flower pot nothing Is prettier or
simpler than soft folds OF cotton batting held In
place by "A broad ribbon
painted on It, is also pretty covering. For hang
ING baskets the ordinary red flower pot Is pict-
rescue suspended IN a network o. brass chains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
EXTOLLING THE NEW GOVERTOR.

Social Day at the West End WOman's Republ-
can Club was hailed with JOY by the members
yesterday. Some said II was fortunate there
business to transac, or serious subject TO
be considered. for felt like doing anything
other than Offering congratulations the re-
suit Of the election. Mrs. Clarence Burns proposed
that 4 letter expressing the delight OF the club
and Offering It's congra lula lions should be sent TO
Colonel Roosevelt. The motion seconded with
warmth. ard carried
Mrs Cornela s. Robinson said in her few words
OF address. The danger Just past should show the
necessity OF guiding citizens TO a knowledge and
development OF fraternal qualities that make men
stand shoulder 10 shoulder in their efforts to at
tain end"
Miss Helen Narick Boswell said Colonel
Roosevelt the man OF the hour the one man
the party could have brought to victory at this
time He f. going to govern the whole State too
the one party = conscient iousy as tho other.
The guests OF the day were Mrs. John j. cisco
and Mrs F. s. Fairhead. The programme gave
piano solos by Miss Edith Clover and Floyd s.
Fairhead: Rotations by Mrs Emma Hutchinson
C1nrow and Songs rendered by Mss Josephine
B1uvier and Miss Jennie Galloway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
CONFEDERATE DAUGHTERS CONVENE.

The annual convention OF the Grand Division OF
Virginia. United Daughters OF the Confederacy
held recently In Petersburg. Va.-that city SO dear
every Southern womans heart by Of its
historical associations Prominent women from
all over the country were In attendance the dele
gates being the guests OF the Petersburg chapter
All found entertainment az private houses. and
recipients OF that gracious hospitality which
Southern women dispense.
Petersburg TO Richmond IS the Southern
city most Interesting by reason Of Its sad and
happy memories OF the past and the convention
afforded opportunity for visits 10 many points OF
interest. In every direction around Petersburg
are the battle-telds OF the civil War. well
those connected with early Indian history and the
War OF 1872.
In Of the charming old mansions live the
BOllings. direct descendants OF POcahontas whose
home is filed with objects Of rare interest TO
lovers OF the artistic and antique Near here IL
an immense granite basin. In which Pocahontas IS
said TO have bathed. A point OF great interest also
is old Bandfore Church built I'm l,30 and closely
connected with the history Of Petersburg.
Among the social functions enjoyed by the mem
bers OF the convention a reception rendered by
the A. L. Hin Camp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
THE "UINTER EXCURSION BOOK"

The passenger department OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has just issued comprehen-
sve description In book form OF tho leading winter
resorts Of the East and Sou'h. Il contains also
carefully compil Il information regarding the rates
and various routes and combinations OF routes Of
travel TO these wintering places The Winter Ex-
curson Book" as IT is na.ned. like all the publ
cations OF the Pennsylva MA road is a model OF
typographical and clerical work Handsomely
bound in an artistic cover In colors. II gives much
valuable Information not only to winter tourists
but for travellers In general. The book be OBJ
tanned free Of charge at the principal ticket offices
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. or will be
sent postpaid by application to George w. Boyd
assistant general passenger agent BrOad-st sta
ton. PHILADELPHIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
REIL BOOK COLLECTION,

The splendid collection of books and manuscripts
that have been given by James A. II. Bell to the
Brooklyn Library Will be OF immediate benefit 10
students and readers no delay will be caused by
the necessity OF making catalogue before they
can be put 20 use For many years Mr.. Bell has
been preparing a catalogue. and this IS so compre
hensive as precluies The need OF revising It. The
special articles cut from magazines and books are
arranged in n way that enables Il searcher 10 find
what he wants without difficulty. and, moro than
this TO find what ne does not know he wants but
will be glad TO get as bearing on his subject.
In turning the books over 10 the public now Mr..
Bell has given himself the pleasure OF seeing the
enjoyment they viii bring 10 the patrons OF the
reading room. where alone they may be used. as
one Of the stpulatlons regarding them is that they
shall not he given out
The giyer's portrait hangs on the wall OF the
room where the books in the cases they have occu-
pied long have been placed. The tables ana
chairs that belonged In the Bell Library have also
been included in the handsome gift to the Borough
Of Brooklyn. and the tall old clock by which the
donor learned 10 tell time has It's place with these
other relies Of private home
The aged book lover has begun 10 make another
collection 10 take the place OF the 1926 volumes
that he has generously parted with for the sake
OF a public that loves TO read.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
10 CONSOLIDATE THEIR WORK.

For some weeks the officers and members OF the
various societies that work for the relief OF soldiers
and their families have been considering the advisa-
bilty Of consolidating their efforts Yesterday after
noon n meeting held at the rooms OF the Sol
dlers' and Sailors Families Protective Association,
No. - West Thirty third-st.. and the matter was
thoroughly discussed. Major Byrne president of the
associa don: William G. Lowe. Of the Red Cross Re
lief Committee, and Emerson McMillin were pres
ent and women members Of the New England So
cicty. the Daughters OF 1872 and the Womens Patri-
otto Relief Association attended Mrs Henry c.
Coc spoke for the ewEngland Society and said
that a union OF forces would be pleasing to that
body. She said. too. that Mrs Russell Sage had
expressed wish to have the Woman's National
War Relief join with the others. but that Mrs Wal
worth opposed To relnquishlng the especial
work Of that organization until Il finished
For ourselves" she said. II believe the working
together will be most helpful. The truth OF the
matter IL that we women some tines lose heads
ard need the men to keep us balanced"
Nj Byrle said that but for the women the work
Of the summer along these lines could not have
been done II was. and II better To recognize
mis- and work with and under the womens direc-
lion
All present were in favor 90 the movement pro-
posed aud q now only remains 10 decide upon the
line o. action and when 1t shall be entered upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
FOR THE EDWINA KINDERGARTEN.

An exhibition and sale OF pictures by the late
Mrs Carol NJ. Albright Bancroft opened yes
terday afternoon In the new rooms OF the Pen and
Brush club NO % West Twenty second-st. Sixty
water-colors "A dozen oils and few drawings are
DISPLAYED OF these. some are finished pictures
but many little more than interesting studies
and sketches The oils. mostly done in Crecy. are
like all OF Mrs Bancrofs work. attractive In color
OF the water-color landscapes there are several
Essex canal scenes and some French village cor
ners. Tho pictures were given by Mr.. Bancroft 10
the Pen and Brush Club shortly after the artists
death last July, and to be sod for the benenl
OF the Edwna Memorial Kindergarten. No. VA
Cherry-st. go,
Mrs. Bancroft one OF the circle or King
Daughters who organized this kindergarten, ana II
was a charity very dear TO her as long as she
lived The prices put most OF the pictures Is 80
moderate that there is little doubt of them being
dlsposed Of. and II is expected that enough VIII De
rea lized from the sale cover half the sum an
nually raised for the kindergarten's support. IN
consideration of the dsagreeable weather, winch
kept so many OF the clubs friends at home yester-
day. the sale will be continued this and to-morro"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
N THE BOYS CLUB.

Y IS almost twenty-three years since the hoHS
crub was started in Tompkins Square by Few
.u,.hro,,o mon who were trying 20 find some
means for keeping the youths Of the East SIDE
from the street and its evil Influences The pace
was made attractive and games were introduced
for amusement After a time the quarters became
overfled and a new cubroom was Iou"u a. w.
-. G, uorp.s place Here the Boys Club has
-. .or vears and here Professor Frances II.
tabor who has done such able work among inc
working classes In the London settlements VIII
Introduce new and interesting methods OF con1uct,
aireadv started. a magazine club. Where the eo-
ttors and writer's will be from among me Dogs
Mr. Tabor also means to tram the BOYS 10 en-,
terrain themselves and each other Win muse I ane
..oo;,o,,ons and later in giving small pays
such as Trial by Jury. He also says many OF
The boys show taste for carDlne re Thn
ali find much diversion and help IN this Boys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
prCFpTTOV TO GENERAL AND MRS. MILtS.

The clubrooms Of the Barnard 'I"D al va. So
-,u oa.o-dav afternoon presented n brilliant ap-
.o,oo IN tho occasion OF the reception rendered
corera1 and Mrs Nelson \. Miles by the cluo
The hall was decorated with the American nasS'
an immense one being draped above the entrance
General Miles with MIS-. Miles. In plain co'oreo
velvet with soft toque Of the same coloi' "ei7
ably assisted in receiving by Mrs hizape'" u9''s
Mrs Seth Low Mrs +. II. Blashhe'u' Hi's. r', w.,
~ ,,,,., NJ, Erhon wife Of the Admiral. Mrs
Ruth McEnery stuart Mrs. Robert Nlchoi ana
Mrs Charles a. Spoford ~. t,-vor
Mr. and Mrs Lowden Paris. Professor FIanklin
II Giddings Or. and Mrs. Robert Abpe Si,as D.
p-ounei Professor and Mrs Richmond Mayo
Smith Dr Mrs A. st4son. Mr.. p ana H Pns
CIV Mr. Ianvicr lc Due Mime. $ Lucket'e wife
n iS he former -onch Consul to ST Thomas, and
Miss C;eneveve IIclmcr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
USE OF AIRSHIPS IN WAR.
EXPERIMENTS TO BE MADE BY GENERAL
GREELY AND PROFESSOR LANGLEY.

Washington Nov l0-The Board OF ordnance ana
Fortincatons has decided to make an investigation
OF the possibilities OF flying machines ior recon-
NOTHING purposes and as engines OF des'rucuo" Il"
time OF war and at the meeting of the Board yes
terday 25OOO of the fund at its disposal was appro-
prated for the purpose OF experiments Inc use Oh
airsbps I'm war has attractive Held ior spec
ulation In the last few years and eminent men
have EXPRESSED the opinion that wheh the creams
OF the believers in practical fylng-machnes are
realized the whole scheme OF war would De re'oiu-
tionized Modern fortiications would be powerless
against the flights a feet OF aerial warships
which could sail over them at VIII ana ahhih'ia'e
them with high explosives Cities and armies couio
be destroyed. The air warship would make war al
most impossible But whether or not the dream OF
the believers in the ultimate successful operation
OF an airshp of weght-carrying power and under
complete control is ever realized. the progress al
ready made in that direction has induced England
France and Germany 10 test the possibilities or ex-
ising inventions and contrvances for war purposes.
The Immense value OF being able to view the en-
emy's position has led TO the adoption in Germany
against Santiago the American Army employed
pressed were the authorities here with the advan-
tages which might result from the employment OF
air machines that Secretaries Long ana Ager last
summer selected committee to report on the SUD
ee This fact Is not generally xnoT Sn aas he SH
Of experiments and hat report was submitted Ito 70
general direction all such matters are investigated
Professor Langley. OF the Smithsonian Institution.
the inventor or tne dppcdItu
Board yesterday and gave his expert opinion I'm
favor of experiments. He explained the problems OF
aerostatics involved the successful flight OF his own
invention and the progress made in Germany and
France. where he went last summer to Investigate
and study the inventions of others working along
similar lines. Professor Langley is extremely con-
servatve. but he is confident OF the ultimate sue
OF a practical fvng machine. The Board de-
cided. after hearing Professor Langley and review
Ing the report OF the committee. 20 expend &25OtO
with view. at present. to the perfection and use
OF some aerial contrivance for reconnaissance The
experiments will be conducted under the direction
fessor Langley has agreed 10 give General Greedy
the benefit OF his advice. with the understanding
that he does without compensation. He desires.
he says, to render all the aid In his power without
reward except for the benefits which may accrue TO
the country and 70 science
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
LITERATURE SOCTETY'S PROGRAMME

The Comparative Literature Society's progra mme
for the year is Just published. 1t includes two ad-
dresses in Celtic Literature" by the Right Rev.
Monsgnor Thomas Conaty. rector OF the Catholic
University of America. ten studies Of Folk Lore +"
by scholars OF distinction: n semi-annual address
on America In Comparative Literature" by T. w.
lIgginson, Saturday. November u. at 1920
nent man OF letters. All these will be given on
saturday mornings There Will also be two even
Men / Have Met" the second by Charles Eliot
Norton on The Worth OF Poetry TO the Business
Man"
The society was organized in 1897 and has now a
membership OF 300 It's council consists Of II. H.
Furness. T. w. Hgginson. W. d. Howels. r. g.
Stoddard and c. d. Warner, with Charles Sprague
Smith managing director. Membership is open to
all payment OF the annual fee OF $40. The lect-
ures Of the society are given in the Carnegie
LyCeum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
4 SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT ASSURED.

The professional charity performance 70 be
given by the Young Ladies Charitable Soc!e'y N
the lexington Opera House on Thursday evening
next Is alre ldy assured success judged from
the sale OF tickets. The entire company OF What
Happened 10 Jones will be seen Ia the Hoad-
hurst farce All the upper boxes aui proscenluni
boxes have been disposed 81. and the indications
are that IN. poor u this city for whom the AFFAIR
is given. will be well assisted In the winter. Inc
hall will be decora I'd with hags and no"ers ana
a souvenir progr1 has been Issued Tor ne o.
,asion Tn. pav will be followed by a reception
The officers OF the society are Miss Miriam RIM
stone. president: Miss Gsrtr roe Lemz'
Miss Leonora Kemp FINANCIAL secretary ana M7s
consi.t. ~ simon Herbert H. Levene. Harry y
~ n n EN- and Henry ]. Davis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
GIFT or A HANDSOME PAINTING.

Many OF the members OF the w omen i"'' 'o'''
81, ,coo,a,ion we're kept by the rain from the
meeting held Yesterday at the Hotel Manhattan
NJ Gardner Wetherbee was present though nav
ing lust returned from Europe. Her dulles as
treasurer have. however, been thoroughly as
charged and she reported balance on mana o.
s3li2 Mrs Howard Carroll, the pfes'ue"' was J"
-, Aa,. I'D announced Officially the gift 10 the
aeeociation Of large painting by Charles Aver
Whippic The name Of the composiuu oda Is yr me
samveI Duncan Miller. The association has de-
tcrmined 10 rafle tn" picture the shar' D or,
Md a, e. There are thousand shares. me
Pittle Reader is on exhibition at the artist
,",'o tn The Sherwood. Sxth-ave. and Fiity-
s1,a,tb 81 where the public H. invited to inspect
Thr money 10 be raised by the sale IS 10 go to
me work OF the association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
AZ ALABAMA CONTEMPORARY.

Women all over the United States. and especially
IN the South are asked 10 give a welcome 10 an
other periodical. that Is issued In Montgomery
Ala under the title OF "Womans Work IL pur-
ports to be "a monthly club organ ana mas as
ga motto. disseminate the best that Is thought
IA Lnoun by club women" The editors and pro-
nr,e,ors are Ellen Douris and Evelyn Fitzpatrick
ana the contributors hail from every part OF the
I|rion BESIDES the chronicling or club NoTk
49, are notes on education. on art music liter
.ture and the home. and the prevailing fashions
are dealt with briefly. . -, -
the clubs and as CIRCULATING esPsc,ay through
LA S,,hsyto unoccupied and wherein Its labors
Iii nnd ready aeeeptApsl and Appr1slAten. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
EMBROIDERY AND PHOTOGRAPHS.

The newest thing In art needlework H. a combl-
nation OF photographs and embroidery. Pictures
OF pretty country scenes are printed upon linen
doilies tablecovers. and then surrounded by
wreaths OF dainty blossoms autumn leaves
worked In co.ors. tour OF mountain seaside re-
sorts a-foot or -Shee. can be thus preserved as
unique souvenir of pleasant outing The linen
on which the photographs TO be printed should
first be- washed 10 remove any dressing OF the
goods that may Interfere with making the picture
perfectly clear cause the negative stain The
fabric should then be sailed with a solution OF a
easpoonful Of aTrowroot and salt enough 10 make
the quart OF water used taste slightly. The styie
OF fancy work combines results OF both outdoor
Snd hons work aud smuSemApk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
CONTRIBUTIONS.

Cards and pictures were received from MIS- VI
Slower of Brooklyn; box OF beautiful booke's
and Christmas cards. from Miss 5. w Sherreru' Vi
West Philadelphia n pin-cushion with lace cover
two workings two sewing silk bags hatpln
cushion. and a photograph case from Mrs Emma
F. Roberts OF Rutland Road Brooklyn; SIX pieces
and cards, from 9. A.. of White Plains csiondars
box containing silk pieces pen-Wlper :.
and picture cards. from Minnie ana Marsur ,t ~
Walker. OF New Haven, Conn; two orHal.i hi,
amer weights from j. Augustus Rice OF Bethie-
hem. Penn. a pretty pink and blue mirror u'.ei
from Miss f. r.. Unord. OF AbemarIe n, NJ, a
package OF reading matter from Mrs W H Hrt,,,
OF Astoria. Long Island; n collection OF pieoLS
feathers from Willie Painter. OF Brooklyn. a Pa.h
age containing an unfinished mat came without d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
4 RECEPTION FOR mr.. AND MRS. HOBART

Mr. and Mrs William Barbour gave re-
cep.ion last night at their home, No. l45 West
Fifty elghth-st. in honor " Nice-President AMI
Mrs Hobart. The rooms were handsomely dec
rated with roses and chrysanthemums and some
tall growing plants The guests. who were b.ddea
TO come at 10 o'clock. wee received by Mrs. Bar
hour and Mrs. Hobart In the main drawing room
Mrs Barbour gown OF embroidered yellow
satin and Mrs Hobart was in gown OF white
satin and Chantilly lace Mss Cecie Lorraine, IN"
soprano who sang before Queen Victoria last
apring was heard in several selections. ana therc
was music by orchestra during the reception
over 200 invitations were issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
"CiVyON or THE COLORADO"

Before a large audience that gathered at tho
waldorf Astoria Miss Mary ". Worstell delivered
a lecture last evening on THE Grand Canyon Of
tho Colorado" The address was Illustrated with
an exceedingly fine collection Of pictures. many OF
which were taken by Miss WorsteIl during her re-
cent visit 10 Colorado. The beauty and wild gran
deur of the famous place done full justice TO,
and the frequent applause and spoken worls OF
,nnreciation showed that the natural wonders OF
he homeland are appreciated by an American au-
dicnce. - -
educational subjects and Is one OF the speakers on
m. public-school lecture course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
SUNSHINE FROM CONNECTICUT.

a large box sent by Mrs. +. J.. Scoheld presi-
dent of the T. : S branch OF Connecticut CON
tanned the following beautiful gifts for christmas
distribution: Worstcds. without a name; framed
pictures from Miss Moore; bed slippers without
name: a roll OF ribbons from Miss Alice Eager
lawn pieces for patchwork from Emily WaItoh'
boat picture booklets and cards from Master r.
Scofed leadpencils paper and envelopes without
"A name; SCrap-picture album; box or canules
without name: box Of choice cards and DOCK
let's from Hattie Il. Rely of Noroton. Conn; caro-
case. stamps hand-decorated china pin Tray;
three booklets several novels. a roll or colored
threads pictures colored crayons. apple PIN
cushion eleven crocheted baby rattle balls. mum,
Der OF paper dolls. large box Of pretty toys ana
twenty nine Christmas cards and booklets. without
name; two flannel skirts from Miss Baldblne En-
dres. OF NorotOn. Conn; packages OF Deautllul
Christmas cards from Alice Eager and Edwin
Sconed. and twelve books for young people from
Mrs. A w Pike.
The above contributions were sent TO Mrs. SEQ
field from T. 5. :. members belonging TO the OH
ferent branches throughout Connecticut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
NOTES or THE STAGE.

The annual benefit for the Actors Fund OF
America took place yesterday afternoon at the
broadway Theatre. The most important features
OF the programme single acts from Inc
Little Corporal" presented by Francis Wilson
and his company: Sporting Life, by the company
from the Academy OF Musi, and Hotel Topsy
Turvey" by the company now playing II az the
Herald Square Theatre The company whcn acts
the burlesque Sir Andy de Bootlhck. Al hoster
q Blals was m hand to do It's part. but. through
a mistake It's scenery failed 10 arrive In time.
Joseph jefferson was also announced 70 appear
and was unable TO do so. but ne sent check FOR
500 The total receipts were about s2Vp
Hall Calnc appeared before an audience at the
Waldorf-Astoria yesterday and related a story
entitled Home Sweet Home" The story Is one
which he has made for the purpose OF telling to
audiences and not to be published. lie has given
entertainments OF this sort from time 10 time IN
England. but not before In this country
All the stock OF the Lieber Company. which has
hitherto managed the Charles coghlan company.
in The Royal Box" has been sold TO John A.
Read. who a member OF the company ana
the other members T. A. Liebler and George {.
Tyler. retire from tho company. Mr.. Read VIII
hereafter manage Mr. Coghlans TOUR aIo'e;
Messrs Liebler and Tyler constitute the nrin o,
Idebler & Co. which manages the orsaniha.yrppl
headed by Miss Viola Allen nov paving INC
{ hristlan" at the Knickerbocker Theatre
Al Kelth's Theatre next week {. W. bowser'
Root Sutherland. George T. Welch. Miss Lillian
1ill,nrs and Miss Leona Luke are 10 be seen In
3 new one-aet farce called "A OomesHs cyclone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11

THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Marshall Darrach Will give another one OF his
Shakespearlan rcctals this evening at Carnegie
Hall. Fifty-seventh-st. and Seventh-ave. His sub
ject Will he Twelfth Night"