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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
COMFORTING SMALL, ATTENTIONS

Among the important TRIES that go 10 make up
the sum Of pleasant existence graceful httle
acts of remembrance or thoughtfulness should not
ha considered unworthy of especial attention. a
simple gift timely note. the recollection or an
anniversary Is never without results. In some
instances It may be ike a pebble thrown into tho
mlrored surface OF a lake producing widening III
fuence quite incommensurate with It's apparen,
Importance A who was being freely ano
not altogether desirably discussed at luncheon
tho other day found an unexpected champion IN
Mrs X. whose strict principles were well known
and whose advocacy caused considerable aston
ishment
How curious It is for you TO be her friend.
said OF tho party
"Wen." said Mrs. y. who In the warmth OF
discussion had really said more In the much-taked-
OF woman's defence than she had intended or ieit
authorized 10 say. ITO tell the truth. have always
liked the woman since ! crossed with her on the
steamer several years ago. I had been suffering
aeonies with mai De mer and the first day was
on deck feeling TOO weak and III to think OF food
told the family not 10 send me up anythins W.,
they went to luncheon. As was lying wrapped
I'D in my rugs on my steamer chair; Mrs. =,
whom hardly knew. came Up. followed 10y S ,t.,,o
tray. the very sight OF which revived my dormant
appetite + have been III 50 much nNS..Lt'. az
SAID pleasantly. and knew Just how you felt and
what YOU could cat hope YOU DO not think
J have taken liberty II was the right thing at
The right moment. Ike the people In the scripture
ate and was comforted and never can believe
that a kindly. thouehtfml woman Ike that could
Speaking OF small attentions florist in d5 Sew-
flowers in any part Of the civilized world Win one
card on any especial occasion The order II given
delivered with the flowers. the same as II ~ Wc'e
70 60 10 anv house n town. allowing. OF course. 4
sufficient time for the o., aa "onsid
erahv mystlhed on ast New Years ny re se,d,
in Paris bunch Of loyeX roses ~ %R vords
width divides us
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
ANOTHER STATUE FOR THE CIPTTOL

Tho Sheldon Memorial Association. which has for
rs purpose the formulating of some plan for the
erection OF monument to DR.. Edward A. Sheldon
~, tho school children OF New-York State has de-
c,d.d that the most practicable plan OF honorng
DIR Sheldon's memory would be TO erect n marble
statue in the Capitol OF the State, or bronze
statue near the main entrance on the Capitol
grounds 20 cost least $4,000. and that It seemed
entirely practical to raise the amount OF money
necessary for the purpose. that the most feasible
nlan Of securing the necessary funds would he To
reques, pupils in all the schools to contribute from
one TO five cents each. with the added proposition
that contributions would be received from all
sources. " A.. ,
,on ~ the committee was that these contributions
should be taken during the week OF Arbor Day:
that a simple sketch OF the life and work OF DR..
sheldon be prepared and q copy placed In the hands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
NEW JERSEYS WHITE RIBBONERS.

urs MARGARET Dive Ellis OF Newark. who Is now
N Washington in the interests Of the Department
., reg,slatio, OF the Woman's Christian Temper
orce Union has been helping the women OF the
oan,al n stop the sale OF liquors In the new
rorqrtsslonal Library Building. They interviewed
o@cials held meetings and wrote 10 ,ne
Pres'dc1t and at last had the satlsfactlQn OF uis
iodging The enemy They are now hghtng. ior
Tho Cnlinger Ellis bill TO prohibit tne SAFE az III
toxlcatng liquors In az 'rovrrniner,, - thn XII
rassas II viii relieve thu minds OF Jersey women
81 tho fear that the cante"n system or dlspcIns.ns
liquors may be established IN the ooio'e's "o''7
IN Kearny
Temnerance women everywhere are much dis
TURNED over the use OF wine at the recent Alumni
dinner of the Wesleyan University It was not on
the menu but guests were peri'''ou ~ '
IT, and did so liDerally.
rha Orange Union continues TO give SUNDAY
-,t,r breakfasts to destitute men. The presi-
aa,, Mrs J. r. Paddock says: These breakfasts
-,,e az n gospel net. and We gather all sorts INTO
r. Last Sunday morning over elgh'y men were
served.
,,.o r-ssex County Womans Christian Temperance
r.n,or will soon lose one of its most indofatigaoIe
orL.ra in Mrs NJ l.. Downs. who leaves IN
,aYv weeks for home In Denver, Ool. MIS-
- ,.os tho rounder OF Sunday -schools for the
Down owns % "a the northern part Of Newark. and will
Iraga I'm Chinese work In Coorado She Is A
da1e6ter-in-law OF the late MIS- j. :. DowIis,
noteu cN ~h of New-York proposes to erect
W. rrurnent at ocean Grove next summer
-,o posevile Us held a soc!able last week TO
,,bich Zach member brought one or more towels TO
49,, 20 the Temperance Hospital at Chicago.
ue J., PRONE the county president told OF
MIS- ", cures effected at the hospital without
the aid Of alcohol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

BREATH OF SCANDAL
u7-e-A e something pathetic IN butterfly a.
.,t. SEASON q" said woman Of fashion, watching
.,.vsA-vireea feeble insect futtering among the
s,o-,,,g elories az the garden IN the cold au-
.r,o,al breeze And there was. and the speaker
a,5 M, realize that II typical in a way OF
h.-.sr There is always something incongruous
Z, hearing women who past middle age talk
to =. fashions and yet these old butterflies VIII
d,scnss tho latest styles and what IS becoming
,. az eagerly as II they We're stu young and fair
7. seems irnposslble for the denzens or Vanity
r.- - realize that they themselves are really old;
,bsv see and derlore the ravages OF time In their
contemporaries hut individually they feel that they
ave exempt and are 10 all intents and purposes as
Young over.
It's amusing considering all things for cynical
observer 10 listen 70 group Of these elderly
sre,s The chief topic of conversation Is gen
e-ally dress the next IS apt 10 be hSuie Tor mat
n women Of uncertain age Is a tremendously m
ro-iant consideration. 70 re fat being apparently
deemed d crime. according 20 social ethics. Next
come various ailments which. despite their luve-
nj'fv are apt 20 attack acQuaintances II not them
selves EVERYTHING that is akin to trouble also
aste- family discussions. social sins. anything
morbid being manifestly more coneenial 10 the
audience than The pleasant happenings or social
ne
one OF these women who appear so keen ahou- al
this worid-weary talk may be, OUTSIDE q 'nlS
society tWadde. a loving mother, true and help
ful wife. charitable large-hearted humanitarian
and yet IL is Many one Is all this and more
bu IN what IS called polite society who would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
LANDSCAPE DONE N EMBROIDERY.

90 screen tho panels sre worked IN this way
The first panel IS entitled a calm Evening The
foundation is pale dull blue. The houses and
,hurch are put IN with dark purple. Tho leaves
- the vine are in dark green. with others Of a
lighter green; the moon and rs Election p& s
bridge and the ground dark brown. End the
markings % the water IN black. The middle panel
is called a Starry Night Cold stars are en-
broidered OIL p deep blue ground and the clouds are
GU out Of a rosy gray. The ihId panel is called
line % the clouds * IN bright rose color. the land
n The distance indigo blue the vessels ARC In deep
Il Il Ii ILalk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
sTILL-L1FE PAINTING FOR 81

To have natural taste for art IS q possess an
added opportunity OF enjoyment. tho drawback 70
such aesthetic pleasure being the inraIiaoie sense u"
discou-ag cement which mediocre artists f"cl ABOUT
their work This arises generally with amateurs
from the desire and feeling that they ough; -
make, = nicture an idea which should ne promptly
repressod The mere pleasure for a beginner OF az
tempted reproduction being sufficient In THIS ccun-
try the possibilities o. "si-lfe" painting are not
properly appreciated by embryo artists: 1t IS no;
necessary 10 have model or an attractive lana
scape Within me four walls o, any vable room
there Is always abundant material. and groups may
be made IN stll-Nce that would be delight TO paint
: kitchen. with its eerthenvare. tins and coppers
provides really embarrassment OF riches. onions
elephants purple cabbages. ETC. adding to the posi-
bilities.
After group has been arranged TO sui the artist
the effect OF light and shade is the Thing 10 he con
sdered This IS difficult TO arrange by me orgns ,
which Is The easiest rendered is that which falls
a picture while the artist is at work so that she
may not be in her shadow a simple method
three large books the bound London News makes
good size. right angles with each other. and
shed. insld, Of which the group may be posed
j.. for instance, table Is placed facing, but de-
arranged as suggested the SIDE Of the group
TO The window viii bo In deep shadow from me
iigbf "a VIVA, the French call The .iacAe. and the
ot the picture Is painted IN relation 10 IT, II
makes the study inNcn more cHcctlNc 1T etning
is placed this point capable of strong reflection.
like FURNISHED metal or glass. BY this arrangement
also the painter draughisman has his own back
the light, which falls on his paper or canvas from
his loft SIDE.
Al the studio Of a certain successful master the
'tache" for advanced students is arranged 20 fall
on a certain brilliantly polished large brass vase
and the depth Of reflection that IL obtained IS taken
as a criterion OF the pupils ability. The same mas
ter allows color with his pupils from The outset con-
tending that drawing and values OF light and shade
may be just well taught thus as in the dry-as-
dus, process OF black and white, which has killed
many q germ % artistic appreciation by it's weary
repetition and harsh uuovoiness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
FINE EMBROIDERY.

A species Of embroidery which Is called 4 novelty
n France and Is Just now all the fashion. ap-
pea-ed al the Decorative Art Rooms. here in New
York number Of years aCo. an especial eXhibi-
uor - the work Of Mrs Holmes. of Boston II
consisted Of panels. squares and other shapes.
each one being Il realistic Landscape done I'm
c-ewcls and silk but having all the vigor Of color
O. an oil painting In the accompanying design
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

or weave cover of TWO colors In riDhon coI'rup. !
yellow and white making alternate squares OF ie.-
low and whit For the reverse SIDE take = P'dll
niece Of silk or satin and with pencil or chdIk 81
tra3sfer 10 SIX; work with yellow silk. This IS cas-
ilv done. Tn. design l. simple, Nr' ,.TNpTnES'
pretty MRS. Nv i'T -
Hlshtstown. \. J.
large bundle came yesterday hHed Win P''"!
ord ,,sorf articles I'm payment OF Mrs 7. : Pone-
rc,.s duos for 1895 Among them were chllHien :
bod sinners scarfs for chairs large piece OF SIN
he autfful ek-work apron. trimmed WIN pi"N
ibbins strips of quilted silk to use N SIX Guts
and ma ny booklets and cards. SIX pieces were ioi
,,,rd.d h, Elizabeth Clarke. and MIS- houer, D
c,ifiths contributed 4 collection of no"sr stu'Hes
~ several qand-decorated sheets of WHO Hp"tis
oiso sevoral numbers Of French magazines anu
Art journals
,,.a- President General. / would like 10 become
-a,,hor a. your Sunshine Society. SO send the IN
closed poem. only eight years Ola ana I'VE AZ
10 o. Prospects. Eas; Orange. y. j.;
sr-NBEAMs AND SMILES
One winters day sat and thought
How dancing sunbesms might De caught
So fhat | might have sunny rays
70 hold in store FOR cloudy days.
And while ] pondored dsmaly
A little maid climbed on my knee.
Whose sunny locks and sweet blue eyes
Seemed 10 be borrowed from the skies
Al then the dark cloud rolled away
And nv sad heart grew hihc and gay.
For when saw that maiden falr'
knew / had my sunbeam there
Yours ;fu'y MARY PEN "HAi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
~ MEMORY or FiTTHFTL SFRTTCES.

4 memorial has lust been dedicated in Deerned
Mass 10 a faithful village postmstress. Martha
Pratt. who acceptably served her small consi,
uency for twenty-five years Her death SIN
cerely regretted hv the whole community. and the
villagers to show their appreciation IF her faithful
service resolved 10 small building near
Miss Pratt's place OF labor which should be for
village and church society gatherings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

The poem Little Benny" called for in The
Tribune OF January 20 has excited much attention.
and for the benefit OF those who so kindly copied
the poem but did not know the author. the follow
ing information from J. NJ. V. b. Is printed:
The poem was written by Annie Chambers
ketchuin. and published In a booklet entitled
'Bennv" IN 1870. The poem Is dedicated as fol-
rowe. TO Benny in Paradise. this simple rhyme.
inspired by a loveliness Of temper. which ripened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

on. see he said. with ready perception. 7 for
got your National prejudice. Let us have some
music Instead Could one OF orr clergymen he a
saint and 4 gambler on Sunday night? To my mind
gambling Is like everything else. the only wrong
is in excess"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

into character too beautiful FOR this world. Is
inscribed by his mother.
on another leaf Of this booklet there appears 'he
following: in holy memory Of benjamin 'hamDers
a candidate for holy orders I'm the diocese or Ten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
49, !1 7OzISEHOLD
Is, "A, TALKS
GRANULATED SUGAR THE REST FOR


CAKES AND PUDDING SAUCES
We frequently directions for making cakes
sauces and deserts with powdered sugar. An in
experienced housekceper naturally imagines that
powdered sugar is q little better for this purpose
than the less expensive graduated. This IL not
true. There several reasons why granulated
sugar is better than any other for all purposes of
general cooking.
DO not anything but graduated sugar In
making cake. II Is better for regular sponge cake
FOR that delicate white cake which IL called
angels food" Granulated sugar axes lighter
more perfect sponge cake and therefore, by actual
measure. IL makes more cake than the same ingIe-
dents used with powdered sugar.
DO attempt 10 make any creamed mixture 81
butter and sugar with anything but graduated
sugar. This possesses grain, and tho grain even
stroyed II requires strong beating 20 produce
good with graduated sugar. but TINS fact
alone IL IN favor 81 II. Besides This. bakers Know
that the action Of the heat on the grain or thls
sugar gives n irner Lighter cake
For exactly the same reasons. a grained sugar -
better in puddrRs, sauces and in all sweet pud-
dings ard sDongeiike desserts. which depend on
Gags 20 make them light
MEASURING is PROOF.
II is true that many housekeepers hold nIner-
,nt theory. but the truth OF these statements can
be easily demonstrated by actually measuring me
bulk OF cake produced by the game recipe us'ns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
MELODIES.

"a robin sang)
The dull world Weakened from the sleep
Cast on Its robe Of winter sadness,
The leaves from bondage gan TO peep
The brooks o'erfowed in jolly madness
All nature listened TO the warning,
And laughed with glee In springtirnes morning
When robin sang.
"a poet sang)
1t was song that reached the heart
or many n man. OF every woman.
II was the fruit OF perfect art
II showed power divineiy human.
His name was known to all. and then
Fame on her tablets II when
The poet sang
CA mother sang)
Two little eyellds blinked and dropped
And bright curls nestled her breast
Confentments bounty richly trcoped,
Sweet innocence found loving rest.
The slumber fairies tiptoed near.
And all the angels stopped TO hear
When mother sang.
-(Charles r Cook
The foregoing poem, full Of melody and sweet
ness. Is gladly accepted annual dues from
Ethalinda McGarrah. Monroe. y \.
"Uncle Dan acknow lodges he was quite over
whelmei with the multitude cf gifts that poured
in upon him in honor OF his seventy-hfth birthday.
Imagine my surprise" said he. when stopped
at the postofice. in Evans. to find as much mall
matter as could pack in my buggy There were
g.,ts OF cok5 boxes OF merchandise. silks and
saflns with souvenirs OF every description. Many
letters contained poems appropriate 20 ola age
and your humble servan.. can truly say never
en- loved pleasantsr day in my .ife, and heartily
thank all the kind il unknown, friends who re
menbered ne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
| NJ RIBynEZ |
JU1jHN1E}ocIE1:X,I

GOOD CHER.
Have you had a Kindness shovn1
Pass II on.
Twas not given for you alons-'
Pass II on.
Let II travel down the yearA
Let g. vine another's tears.
TIL in heaven the deed APPEAR
Pass 4, On.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

Communications have been received from Eliza
beth r. Clarke enquirer" the Rev. 6. W. Sas.
Miss l.. Renhardt W. p. Voorhees,. 4. VI. Adams.
II. L. Price Mrs Samuel Wiilets Mrs +. +. Nor
gan. G. +. Smell. Mrs. II. NJ. Nesmth. Mrs G.
NJ Cassidy John +. Murphy Mary +. Saunders.
Mrs Iyd. {. Sickmond y. X. Mrs. Hobart ~.
Curtis. Mrs. r. Griffith. Madeira Smith Mrs 9; W.
Hedges. Anna I. Wctherill, William Iruinouli.
Miss l.. T. Harvey. f. spoford Wears. Emma NJ
Spooner Annie u. Macdonald. Jessie Powell. John
X Wood. Mrs 9. =. Perkins. Lucy 4. chamber
lain 3. " Banon and Mrs. .. w. Osborn
The following contributions have been received;
Calendars booklets and reading matter from Alice
NJ. Perkins. cancelled stamps. dainty booklets
cards and baby ribbon from Florence and Walter
Booth: five lovely booklets with quotations from
noted authors. and magazines from Mrs. r. d.
Clark: dainty scrapbook. made OF poems cut from
the Sunshine column and An 1875 calendar from
Mrs Hobart II. Curtis foundations for calendars.
booklets. and many pretty cards from s. J. A. a
pair or croche;ed black and lavender bedroom slip
pers. finished with bows and Sunday school ca rds
from 7. s; stories arranged especially for the
OF invalids from J. r.: two calendars prettily
from Mrs F. ID. Shove two books. entitled The
Unseen Friend" and The Upper Room from Mrs.
j. +. -. a book from Mrs. S. Wilets and two
bundles Of reading matter. each without name.
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING BALSAM HEAD
REST.
Balsam blossoms he gathered during Septem-
Der and stripped from their stems FIJI muslin
slip fifteen inches long by eight inches wide with
the blossoms. Cover with denim edged with cord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

As sunbesms pierce through heavy clouds.
And shed their light 70 ALL
So LEI our words Of love and cheer
In darkest corners fail.
sweet suggestion from NJ. ". c.
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OF every teacher in tho State. and that they -
asked 10 make their friends and pupils familiar
with the purpose OF the movement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

NON Years dues have been received from jennie
Lewis Mrs David j. Atkins. Alice '. V. 1ih.ais.
yio,,nds Miss T. T.. Johnson +. Il. T. Mrs Emma
y Hrovn. Miss Alice T.. Brigham. Mrs b. F. Hud-
.or Elizabeth B Strong. Jennie VI. Ayers. Mrs
1T 4 c F. NJ 8. r. r. T. Mr.. r. i
palIyiu T. O. Sage, Lillian Parish IL. NJ Damon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

Mrs Spencer s.ctmond Of Clyde u y. acknoWl-
de, through this column the reading matter re-
.,,.od from Sunshine members. which has bright
.ned many lonely hours for herself and invalid
daurnter. 100 <,,.-,.. VI =, .-,,.. 49,.
r''sedenf-f;eneral how much he mas enjoyed the
rnerozlncs and books sem him BY the Sunshine
No MIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

The object OF the new Cat Club. just ORGANIZED
In Chicago IL TO work for the better breeding OF
cats Tho cIuh,s members have pledged themselves
TO hold cat show each year. Mrs. Leland Norton
IS president OF the club, and Mrs JOSIAH 'rat'!'
Of Oak Park secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

Cane Rozier. Maine claims the championship for
expert patchwork sewers. Mrs. Howard nearly
eighty-one years old, has just finished PATCHWORK
quilt which contains 40 pieces, sewed ma put 10
qether in one month. Mrs Howard is now turning
her attention 10 another quilt for which lVp pieces
vii he reOulred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD.
GAMBLING on THE INCREASE IN So
c1FTY. AND HIGH STAKES THE RULE.
CONTINENTAL VIEW OF THE oUEs71oN-AGED
PREATH OF SCANDAL.

PJTTTRFlAES CONSOLIDATED I1V'' NIl17I01'3
OF GOOD DEEDS MAY HUSH THE
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-09-10
JUDICIAL SYSTEM.

We do not judicial system detail
general outlines OF that system vital the interests OF
every resident OF the territory respectfully suggest for the
Honorable Commission that the best interests
all concerned will be by the organization OF system of
which shall far possible have exclusive and
final jurisdiction all local matters prevent far
possible the delay and expense involved appeals may be taken
the Circuit Supreme Courts sitting Washington other
parts of the United States.
judicial system is adopted which allows
dcmna appeal to courts beyond the borders the territory
will be absolute denial OF justice poor lgants and
OF great and unnecessary expense and delay all
submitted that the present Hawaiian system of has
been evolved fifty practical experience and
verted system will fully answer all the local ter