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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
MRS RARNEs AND HER WORK.

oh there's that sweet Mrs. Barnes, See. the
one with the little crepe bonnet and her gray hair
parted In the middle. Well. she IS now the auditor
OF the General Federation. You should have seen
her at the biennial in Denver last June-she was
the sweetest woman there. always looking mother
" IN her white muslin gowns" said enthusiast
tic clubwonan yesterday.
Yes" said another woman standing near. II re-
member her She has charge OF her husbands
jewery business I'm Louisville, and Is successful
business woman
Mrs G p Barnes the object Of sincere admra-
ton OF the women gathered together. was record
lng secretary OF the General Federation for four
years. and this IS her first year as auditor. She
is the head of large jewery house In Louisville.
having taken charge OF her husbands affairs at
his death. which occurred four years ago.
She said I'm answer TO question from Tribune
his business. which has been established forty
years He BROTHER had been his partner. but he
made arrangements whereby ! could buy out hts
interest and own the business. which ! do now.
We do 4 large mail-order business; I'm fact think
II Is about the largest business OF that sort I'm ;hs
South. as were the first 20 establish that sort
OF method IN the South" Continuing. she said shs
felt that the jcwelry business the best for
women enter into woman understands AMI
appreciates fine silver. jewels and their settings.
IN fact. according to Mrs Barnes. there IL great
demand for women In the way OF designing Jew
eliy and silvcrware. there ~ great field there
for the exercise or their skill and taste. MIS-.
Barnes is In the city attend the Federation Con-
yention and house party AT Mrs. Narsaret T.
Yardley's and also 10 buy her fall stock OF goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
QUAINT HANDKERCHiEF POCKET.

Just where TO carry that necessary article the
serious discussion among women. Pockets in any
tucked ~ the sleeve savors too much of tho
heather Chnec." To tuck 1t in the purse gives
the ugly bUlged-out appearance that cannot he
tolerated. and to carry It in belt hand argues
It's certain loss. Al last the difficulty IL met ana
conquered. and She autumn belt comes forth with
q attachment. 1t Is made of oxldized or fill
gree silver ana is worn on the right side directly
btncath the The faYOriic handkerchief for
;he fell IS made 81 the thnnest. sheeTest material
possible and finished with narrow hem. one
corner Is embroidered with large and heavy mon
Olra.n the lhiEer the better. II IL to De fas
toned directly ~ the centre o. the belt clasp
and tucAed n that The corner containing the
monogram shows plainly. For the patriotic girl
there are han3kerC hiefr embroidered with a reci-
mental decOra ion the Stars ana Stripes while
for the S'rs with bcauX to their strings private sig
ina = OF tacnts or clubs will be IN evidence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
CLJO DISCUSSES SHAKESPEARE.

A; the meeting OF Clio last week at the club
rooms, No. IL West ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
fourh-st the subject discussed was shake
speare' The papers read on the character
and influence Of the writer. instead OF on his works
Following is the programme which was carried
out: paper on "Currcni Literature" hy Miss
Bessie Smith. musical selections from 'MidsGmmer
Nights Dream" by Mrs. Henry Mckinley. Shake
speare' by Mrs. Henry PIERCE. "Stratford-on-
Avon" by Miss Reid recitation from As You
Like It." by Miss Fitch White. ard Influence
OF Shakespeare Upon Literature OF the Present
Doy." by Mrs. Brockway
shakespeare and BACON" were discussed bv Mrs
Ulnan. Among other things she said that shake
speare Is 81 no axe, for he speaks a language
whicn thrills In oGr blood in spite % the scpara-
,pn 81 tVo hundred years His thoughts pas
SONS Feelings. strains OF fancy all re OF this dsv
as they were OF MS ana his genius ma, IN.
contemporary with the mind every gcu. "a lion
Tor thousand years 10 come.
me Work outlined 10y tine club for the year Is
pro-, nr1ad ana .niere-tine Including II doey Htera-
tur.. history. education. current events political
STUDY muse. art and ihe drama
Inc meetings are held on the second and fourth
Mondays or the month. at 2.Dl p m AZ tho club
fourtA-sL ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

Impossible to instin An ignorant person. In light
ing Ere will use twice the amount OF both pap
and kirGlrg wood brainy one. and VIII OBTAIN
less satisfactory resuita. To the former paper -
paper ana therefore must Ignite. not renecung ina
II pressed Fat IL acts = alright blanket ana
effcctuaiy eXtingushos any flame. While II seems
almost absurd to give long Ctions FOR lighuns
a fire Il would really save much trouble and vase
If 4 few simple principles were incuc1ted
In tho first place the newspaper used 70 start
the blaze should be In largo pieces; and lightly
crumDled together. as to give free circulation or
air and the k.ndhAg wood also placed lightly upon
H. So IS not TO fatten the paper. well-knoWn
s.9e-s no subject which concerns the comfort OF
house unmpOrtant for her pen. tells her readers
that the kndling wood should be laid on In criss-
cross LAYERS but the present writer has found tfat
10 build an open wigwam with half dozen pieces
oc kindlirg wood the crumpled paper gives
tho hes; results the contact at the top WI!
set the most obstinate wood abaze. and the guam
tity OF wood required is much less Woodsmen
them attached to the stem. forming sort or cone.
which gives q steady and easily lighted name
Wood fires Ike everything else are subject TO the
cdicts Of fashion. and the wood basket in rnIadys
houdoir Is filed with pine cones from Name whicI
glvo forth a delicious resinous odor. Driftwood
from the shores Of the mighty Atlantic. which;
soaked with brine. shoot forth weird tongues OF
blue and purple flame. and pitch pine from Florida
that produces the nearest approach 10 manu-
featured sunshine that we have. and which on
dark and stormy winter day brings cheer and
brightness are the love.est OF all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
MAKING A ROOM LOOK "LrvABLT."

The successful placing OF chairs IN a drawing
room amounts to Every one knows how
with some articles Of furniture one woman
viii make a look livabe and another will
make IL look stiff, while stupid servant will com
pletely spoil the effect after general cleaning by
putting each thing Just wrong
Any one who entertains much should really study
the Arrangement Of chairs. their Juxtaposltion
and look Of invitation have much TO do with the
success Of small gatherings. Washington woman
whose charming receptions were noted for their at
tractveness. and who had the nearest approach
To a salon that is possible in this country. said
when asked for the secret of her success:
Il really ascrbe what you are kind enough 10
term my popularity my chairs | never clear
out my rooms for crowd is generally the
custom. but place inviting looking seats In groups
and X Is astonishing how quickly each group
forms. II were. focus. and draws congenia
people together
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD.
TRANSFORMING A RAD COOK INTO A
GOOD AND WILLING ONE.
rSo,Jsu AND FRENCH WOMEN DO NOT DRESS
As WELL OR L, As GOOD TASTE AS
THEIR AMERICAN SISTERS.

AS WELL OR L, As GOOD TASTE As
THEIR AMERICAN SISTERS
y consider that TO transform q wretched cook
into a particularly good one Is 20 confer great
boon upon society" said married man looking
sdm.riagly ~ his wife. he partooS 81 delicious
I'M. dinner which a apparently hopeless
B.ddy Rad just SERVED up.
would you believe g. Brown that only month
ago this very woman cooked dinner that ! must
confess mt me- out OF temper? she arrived that
DAY and the food was OF the simplest KIM. but
she contrived 10 spoil everything
The soup greasy dishwater. the oeers'eah
was bu; - a cinder. the mashed potatoes colo
and hea,. 'act the dianor uneatahle and
! s;o~med au... - as any man would under siil-
tlar Circumstances. and told my wife that the
woman must be got rid OF at once. but Nelly was
doubtful
DO you know she said persuasvely I believe
! can make a cook out OF that woman she looks
Intelligent and she is very willing and clean Try
to be patient for n week and IN the mean WINE
! will see that you do not have such meal as TINS
again
so the next evening She tickled my palate with
an entree from a we-known caterer, and the rest
OF the dinner. although plain, was fairy Sooc IN
the mean time with good eookDooks anu II Iu ~,
the result that you before you. Now, what
can be finer work than that? 1t is philanthropy,
practical political economy and WHEY ala ana
solace all combined. and say again that woman a
who acconpiishcs such good Work othents me
world and IS philanthropist in the hshest sense
OF the word.
Il agreed with your husband said Mrs: Brown
after the ladies' had left the dining room. out 90
tell me how you accomplish such wonders for
your dinner certainly left nothing to be desired.
why. II very simple" replied the young
housewife, quite overcome by so much comrenqa-
tion Nearly all % The young lriShwomen VINO
go out cooks are intelligent and most OF them
are ambitious so / began on that tack with BiddF.
] commenced by telling her that saw she was
bright. and that she could rise in her profession
and eventually command high wages, but that ut
present she knew nothing Y do not know any
Thing either admitted frankly. but will get
the best cookbooks. and We will make out bill OK
fare for every day together and COOK everything ny
@ good recipe.
YOU have no idea how interested she became I'M
me1fatey BY writing down everything before
hand there confusion and no waste. and
by being constantly with her organized her time
80 that she had plenty OF leisure FOR everything.
and kept her Kitchen looking beautiful To be sure
had to give myself up 70 the Job for week. and
start her right but II was trouble well repaid.
Biddy IS devoted 20 me. and Is eager and tries
verify believe I shall end by making quite Gordon
bleu OF her"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
Tailor Made Suits for $50; worth $50,

The Mostkowltz Tailoring Co. 80 East
qth-st. near Broadway. are making perfect
fitting. silk-line1. taor-made suits 70 order
for SO which would cost about $50 and 500
elsewhere This firm. with its extended whole
sale experience. is thoroughly able and cap
able of making suits AT this price. and
has proved il 10 a large number OF custom
crq Among the customers who patronze this
store are women well known in society. who
have the reputation Of being among the best
dressed women OF Manhattan. They certainly
save 30 per cent and are ftted TO perfection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
ALMOND PUDDING

Turn boiling water on three quarters OF a pound
OF sweet Almonds and let It remain until the skins
peel off easily. rub the almonds with dry cloth
and pound fine Beat six eggs TO stif froth and
add one large spoonful OF rose-water three spoon
fuls Of fine white sugar one quart OF milk. three
spoonfuls OF pounded crackers four ounces Of
melted butter ana the Same amount OF citron, cut
into small pieces; add the almonds. ST. all to-
gcther and bake in a small pudding DISH with a
Lining and rim of pastry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

Mrs II. VI. Spray. a r. s. s. member, formerly IN
charge Of the Indian mission in Montana, has been
sent 10 the Cherokee Training School. at Cherokee
y G There are two hundred children In the school:
and they all desire to Join the r. S s.. also some OF
the other Indians and whites in that locality. MIS-
Spray will be president OF that branch. and would
like books papers and pictures for the enlighten-
ment OF her people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

nm educator 10 the upstate people through IT'S
%ornt Efforts Of New-York women The
cooperation in the work OF the paygrounds by
j. lication OF the State vas recognized by Mrs.
Walter Barrow. Of the Brooklyn Municipal Com.
the Mayor 81 New-York helping in the good work
next year she said
MANY O, the guests Of the State Federation vii!
pr)long their stay in the East to Join The house
party given by Mrs Margaret T Yardey. M her
hone Ess, foovcg h ns PARE 6sny veil
ennal up 20 Silverton last June and everybody
is anticipating Il great time
woman went OFT OF Mendelssohn Hall yestsr-
day and she had some paint the back Of her
coat
Pardon me- madam" said man who was pass
ing but do you know how 10 get that paint OFF,
The woman stared at him and he said confident
tally Il saw you coming out OF that hall and knew
YOU would not think ! wanted 10 hirt with you II
and the paint will come ont"
lie tipped his nat and went OF and the woman
looked grateful
The interest shown by tho women in the work Of
the Audubon Society and the protection OF the birds
puoves that women ere cruel when they
thing in It's true Hight I, is thought that the sub
ject OF cruelty 10 birds will he discussed at the
next convention
Mrs a NJ Palmer won the hearts 81 all the
reporters present by her defence Of them In tho
press discussion she said We all patting the
reporters on the backs now, in order 10 get them
TO say nice things about us. but how will Il be
after the convention? When reporters are sent
TO clubs. let Us treat them with polteness ana
like the ladies' they are
Here the Sayel sounded
Mrs Emile d. Martin denied the statement that
the drama Is what the people make H. She said
that the clean newspapers know better than 10
think that the people want impure details and that
they are succeeding and have long healthy ne
before them. while the spasmodic. unhealthy
growth OF unclean journals will be OF short dura:
lion The people love the beautiful. she said. and
they pure drama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
THE TRIBUNE MEND.
FOR MONDAY. NOVEXBER 7

BREAKFAST
Stewed prunes.
Hominy, sugar and cream
Planned chops. Boston chips
Sweetbreads on toast.
Hot pancakes. with honey.
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Cold boiled tongue.
FricasseeG potatoes.
Egg omclct.
Crumpets. Crab-app!e Jelly.
Tea
DINNER
Cream Of Lima bean soup
Picked onions. Sliced tomatoes
Baked bass. cream OF celery sadc4
Roast pork baked with potatoes.
Cabbage Ia creme. Parsnip fritters.
Tomato mayonnaise.
Almond pudding. cream sauce.
Ginger cookies Cheese sticks
Coffee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
SCIENCE OF FIRE-MAXlNG.

The way people attempt 20 make ire IS A fair
indication Of their Intelligence and It may safely
be asserted that not ore servant IN ten under
stands how lay and successfully light wood
FIRE. How IN use minimum OF kinding wood and
yet get a satisfactory blaze. IS problem that
boUsekeepefs have great difficulty In teaching.
while the principles Of ar and proper contact seem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
PARSNIP FRITTERS.

Boil four good parsnips. and mash In cream:
ada three well-beaten eggs. two tablespoonfuls Of
sifted -four butter the size Of an egg. teacup-
full OF milk and with salt and pepper 70
taste Drop hot butte-ed griGdle and bake
as pancakes. Serve hot with syrup sauce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

afs frequently used IN conjunction WITH embroidery
Although they are stitched quite fiat. re ribbon Is
turned backward and forward. % initiate as much
nossinle he Way effect OF the hanging ribbon
Suggestions for bows are gwen ia the accompany =
ing sketch one Of which. holding an embroidered
garland makes a most effective trimming ,Or tho
Skirt OF a dress or anything requiring border.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

Tha, for which our hearts long and yearn may
annear 10 us good. but Father knows pes
and were He 20 give heed to our cry we KNOW no'
What sorrow Il might cause us. Therefore. IN ten
dor love He bids us trust and he that trusteth
shall have his reward.-(C. II. c.
Saiec,ed hy X
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
APPLIED DESIGN OF RIBBONS.

Applied designs OF ribbons are popular just now
and are used to ornament gowns sofa cushions
table covers. and curtains and lamhre-
gums. Bows OF various shapes. with connected
o. disconnected ends. are in great favor. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

A lot OF patriotic embems and number Of pins
representing regiments OF volunteers were worn by
the women Mrs Malcolm Townsend wore a pretty
pin which was an exact fac-simile OF captains
epaulets: .'Oh I could talk all day about my boy"
she said enthusiastically He left the eth Regi-
ment and became captain OF Company NJ. In the
2Olst and IL now awaiting orders TO go 10 Cuba He
IS the finest boy I'm the world. and ! wear this I'm
honor OF him" Several interested women nodded
their heads In approval.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
FEDERATION GLEANINGS.

Mrs Edna Nye Marin. tall and slender and
gowned I'm gray was considered by the delegates TO
be one OF the most beautiful women az the con-
vention Mrs Martin was chairman OF the Noml-
mating Committee and announced from the platform
the names chosen 10 form the ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
AN AUTUMN SONG.

The sunny songs OF the summer have ceased.
Tho wrens and warblers have sung their goodby.
The lilies have answered and dropped their wings
The sweet crimson clover is brown and dry.
rho morning gIories have fallen asleep;
The clematis whispered: " It's time to die.
our work is completed goodby. goodby.'
The autumn IS passing with all its peace.
The purple asters with smiles and sigh
Nod 4 fond farewell 10 the gOlden-rod.
The forests have caught the tints Of the sky
From sunset splendors OF carmine and gold
Ard sing In tones that are almost cry
our glory is fading, goodby, goodby.
RUTH REID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

Tho poem published in the column recently be-
ginning. "Oh. don't be sorrowful darling was
written by Rembrandt Peae. the artist. This n
formation Is kindly furnished by his granodaueh-
Ter Mrs Fannie Griscom Parsons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

Advocate" Has any one this paper who won
care 10 pass It on to him?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

Mrs T. C. Talbot Perkins a faithful Sunshine
member has distributed Scripture cards to Mrs. A.
f. Moore Myrtle. Neb. Womans Page for several
weeks 10 Miss Marsh. Etna, y. y. and Christian
Advocate" 10 &. g. Stout. New Brunswick. y. j.
She also writes that Joseph W. knapp. Of No II
Joralemon-st. Brooklyn. would like The Christian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

ANY one having an italian grammar (second-
hand) and some pretty Italian or German stories
to spare will please send them 70 Mrs. sydney
Trvans Morganton y &. Mrs. Evans Is an m
valid and enjoys reading In these languages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
AN INVALID's CHRISTMAS GIFT.


gifts:
AN INVAIIDS CHRISTMAS GIFT.
A UNIQUE IDEA FOR BRINGING CHEER AND SUN
SHINE INTO \ SICK-ROOM.
Is there among your friends weary invalid for
whom YOU are longing 10 do something beautiful
md helpful ut the coming holiday season? II so.
Won cannot DO better than 20 undertake the prepa-
ration Of a wonder bag for Christmas. wonder
bag f. a large bag filed with gifts from many
friends which arc be drawn out on special days.
according 20 accompanying directions Il may be
arranged 10 last for any length % tme-three
mon rs six months a year-drawings being
ma Do once twice or thrice week, as may seem
hest Since the recpien. OF The bag Is not given
list Of the donors informed OF the character
of the gifts a double surprise awaits her AT such
drawing. This contributes not a nttle 10 the nov
eltv and charm OF the scheme
Make strong bag OF suitable material -cretoane.
denim canvas or linen. EmDrolder II with Initials,
a monogram or other suitable design and finish II
vim stout draW-stTings OF broad ribbon. Since
II is 10 hang in the sick-rO for 50 long time
yiceable but also dainty and attractive. wrap
each article IN tissuepaper. using many unts;
mark II with the name OF the donor. and tie II Sc
rIreIv with narrow ribbon OF n contrasting color.
leaving one end long enough to be used In drawing
IL ont Pack the parcels carefully In the bag.
heavier ones at the bottom and let the long rib
hons hang outside at the top GIFTS appropriate
for special days such the invalids birthday.
Iuly 4 April J. Easter Sunday. February %.
very weary day" stormy SUNDAY. etc, may
hons Most OF the gifts however. should be left
without dates. In order that the invalid may have
the privilege I'm while OF deciding which
ribbon TO draw-(Womans Home Companion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

What do you think Of the next biennial being
held at Milwaukee, the city OF beer'?" some one
asked Mrs Emile d Martin. the National superin-
tendent OF the purity department OF the Womens
Christian Temperance Union.
81 think our clubwomen Will stand for purity
and temperance wherever they GO" she replied.
Milwaukee has a bad name, but II IS good
New York"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

The following lines were suggested by ioon
Cheer" NJ the head OF The Tribune Sunshine So
cie;y column:
SOWING THE SEED.
'Havo you had a kindness shown?
Keep II not concealed;
To some lonely yearni7g soul
Let it be revealed
When you have enjoyed the fruit
Plant the precious seed
In anothers thankful heart,
There 10 grow ut need
Thus example bears It on.
And the pilgrim sees
Down the weary path OF trs
Comfort giving trees
Each one marking some good act.
Pity. int'rest. love
Til the leaf-crowned sentries reach ~ q
To the Throne above IF '" w.
Mr., Dorcas Sprague invalid member. OF
Morganton n c. is thankful to various members
for kindly gifts She IS not able to write
s W. Barnum. Of Dodge Centre, Mimi. sends a
collection OF black-and- white pictures and two
poens when We Meet Beyond the River and
''Where Are Those Who Have Gone Before?
Mrs Barnum would like the woman's Pages
VIII anybody send them 10 her in exchange Tor
something she can do? Anybody caring to DO this
as a bit OF sunshine work will please notify the
President General
The following bit ~ verse. answering question
published not long ago in the Sunshine column and
giving FIVE words ending In "cion, uas sent In b!
an interested Sunshine member OF East Hampton
Conn:
] have a suspicion.
n | lived in Asurc.on Paraguay
That without coercion
I'd sing epinicion
On being n scion
or the Abigail Foote Loomis" tree,
One branch OF which claim as j. {. q.
Mrs Sarah F.. Halsey. OF No. $4 East One-hun-
sends thanks for informa-
ton furnished her.
Looking upward every day,
Sunshine in faces,
Pressing onward every day
Toward the heavenly places
Walking every day more close
To our Elder Brother,
Growing every day moro true
Unto another.
Sert by y. f
Now that the holidays are approaching tho fol-
lowing extract selected by a Sunshine member.
III s.r,. valua bile suggestion for Christmas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

Now that the holidays are approaching tho FOL
lowing extract selected by a Sunshine member.
Will serve as a valuable suggestion for Christmas
gifts:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

Only one chairman absent during the entire
session and she was detained by Illness
u have seven sisters -in-aw. and agree with them
all" conhded one cluhwOmnn to another. II never
tell what the other told 10 me. and that Is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

"Do not come FOR Information to me-" said Mrs.
St John Gaffney TO a reporter.
"But you the Bureau OF Information
That's just II. | ont here in the hall. and
do not get glimpse into the ROOM and so know
absolutely nothing.
Every body laughed, and Mrs. Ganney laughed
with them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06

The following lines were suggested by "@oon
Cheer" ut the head Of The Tribune Sunshine So