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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

but into a living force whose Influence tor veal or
woo ~ mortal m'ui can determine"
Then Why 30 You not call the congress CON
grces Of parents rather than a mothers congress?
because the mo- lor bias been divinoy appointed
10 Doe. the clr.takcr o. tho chl and ac'ause - her
constant and close contact with II she would nat
urally be the first 20 respond 10 ne call "hth
WAS issued ln October. 1885, National congress
OF parents ] predict a. u natural and greatly TO
be desired sequence 0: the National Congress Of
Mothers.
The results a.c too numerous and far-relch!ng
10 be defined. since the home is the foundation Of
our present civilization AMI whatever tends to Oh"
cduc1tlon o. parent. as such. reflex influence
for good upon the nome and the Nation"
could you not accomplish more II you had an
Off ,ili orgau:'
we have mad he entire press Of tho country a.
champions for this movement. and We could not.
cyc. with an unparalleled circulation. had We an
organ OF our own hope accom- p.sh what tho press
has accomplished Cor ms.
There are many excellent periodicals already
published which cover the subject. in addition 10
the rapidly Increasing number OF valuable books
child study written by ihosc who have given their
lives 20 tn" subject Tho only necessity for PUB
hcat.on VII b" fully met hy the publication 81 =
w. ~. '.' ".' So ,, ,,,,.,,,.''t
throughout the country. giving information - 70
th" organization Of clubs 'opi., discussed. results
"Denni,c state organization IS to 10 olfccled at
gates VIII have TIE privilege OF Voting upon or
amending the constitution ana bylaws 10 b." pre-
scented tor their consideration such are thO-" APP
pointed hy clubs orsauiza atoms having similar Obj
J'cis 10 those OF the congress Every cldp OF nv"
members may have one d"i'g at' DELEGATES from
general ORGANIZATIONS A." expected and VIII nr most
welcome bat they viii not be allowed e. vote on
the constitution and bylaws. large number of
Visitors some ~ whom Will come from States rs
remote as California. Texas and South Dakota are
also expected. clubs may secure recognition for
their delegates 10y furnishing them with CREDENTIALS
which should ice sent In aiyhnco IN tho COMMITTEE
on Credentials and Badges. When tais H.. for any
rca ION. impracticaAle the credentials be pre-
senfcG 81 person. Each delegate VIII wear the IA
tonal badge throughout the sessions Of the con
gr,ss."
Mrs II W Fuller. chairman Of IN" committee
Transp orfation. has secured for the delegates
a rate of one fare and third for Tho round trip
OF the main roads throughout tho United
States.
The session VIII he held IN the Grand Opera
HOus" II has scaling capacity OF $3.50. and II is
cXr"o ted 20 he fun 10 OVERLOOKING ~ each session
The headquarters OF the congress will bee in the
F.nb.it House. ~lerc Mr.. Rirncy IN engaged a
suit OF rooms for her personal use. Tho speakers
Will be- entertained there. ave IN san iustau. "s
"a they may prefer 20 visit friends Tile congress
VIII Dee IN session from May - May =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
THE MOTHERS' CONGRESS.
IT'S OBJECT AND PLANS OUTLINED BY
MRS. BIRNET.
WHAT THE COMING SESSION IN WASHINGTON
HOPES TO ACCOMPLISH FOR THE CHILL
pREN AND FOR CHILD STUDY

"hH4 i''1
HOPES TO ACCOMPLISH FOR THE chill
- $1,000,
OXEN AND ''"
The objects OF the National congress o. No'nefS.
which meets in Washington tomorrow. as dehned
by the president Mrs. Theodore w. hi'heY' III an
interview yesterday with Irlouhe repoI'''' a'o "
awaken public opinion to a recognition OF inc re-
sponsibtios OF parents and TO the need TOT tram
ing in order to properly discharge these RESPONSE
hujties. 10 urge the formation OF mothers cluos'
oare,s aud bers' unions child study circles md
similar organizations throughout the country. for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
MARATHI MISSION NEWS.
SUCCESSFUL WORK OF BIBLE WOMEN
AMONG PEOPLE OF INDIA.

The American Board Of Foreign Missions has re-
ccved the annual report of It's oldest mission the
Marathi Mission, In Western India 1t states that
work among the women. in whom the Wor'ans
Board of Missions IS especially interested. has pro-
cocdcd regularly only the Scripture and educa-
tional classes have been smaller owing TO thoso
among the extremely poor having been obliged 10
rc,ort TO all sorts OF methods to secure their daily
bread Many haze been dependent upon reheI
work for months at time The Bible women anu
teachers have faithfully followed UP those VINO
were available, and the four classes OF outs'uc
women. Christian and non-Christian, readers anu
non-readcrs who came UP for examination were
as well. prepared on the assigned lesson as couu
havo been expected Women arc coming into th'
churches az fast as the Two or three years
ago I'm Bombay women were afraid to nave 'hef
husbands know they were learning or studying
about Christ.
Mrs Winsor from Sirur writes: This has indeed
been a strange. long year. with the la'i''e anu w
nIaeue and again the faminel These th'hss
soourgo the bread winners, leaving many poor
widows who now come to VA with their sorro"
and grief All call the Bible women 10 .''.'
homes and look TO them for WORDS OF col''i',
Some Bible women were even obiiged 10 ~ " v"
segregation camp to come Into touch WIN '"o ~
Mo 4 few who went into the widows home d.
roctlv from the first OF the famine hau oeo''"o
s,uuid These women OF different castles. customs
ord languages can now unite In singing many
Narath and IIindoo hymns 'heir voices peiu'"s
tremendously. They are all learning /" ', ~
write with yarying success To see them sl''''s III
q class. cmbroiderlag in silk or making thelr o""
Garments one wonders II II Is possible tha' 'o
lately they were in ignorance ana ore "'s.e''
cn,ne OF them are intelligent women OF e"ou lam
rios In house whcro the father and mother
and two brothers were taken TWO "'"o" ~
=, ,o ~ u.hom was only thirteen years OF age
Shc had been accustomed to have her oc''p'u
lesson but now she feels shy about readihs DC
cauq, II Is not supposed be tho thing ior WHO"
70 do and people will laugh. In fact II Is nol p'o'''
for q widow to do anything that Will give her inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

r.duced the rrgon,le art OF moving to science
NAV come with healing in their Wings
Begin the planning ~ least " week, 'i ~
she says see that every article is iirh'H vi
things after i;s kind and thcn the box "' l1'F-
age plainly marked with the LIT OF ne contents.
Have a scrihhlirs Pad at your side. 1ne on i; n9
YOU pack insclibc q duplicate copy Of %" various
receptaces ana th,ir cou'on'r. sonnet ins I'D ,hl9
Parrel No 9-3ase cans. boxes Of spices. kichon
crockcry Saratoga trunk Shirts, pllo" 'hSra
and table linen Hamper for imm"diai" use lfh! -
matches breakfast china knives forks "oii"'-I"''
oatmeal kettle. Hamper ~. :? for inm"aiah ~. -
Hammer. nails. tacks, pins, dus' pam. 'l''ii pap.
for shclvcs tow".s. soai. cleaning rlp'ts. 80;
Hamper 40 3-IrOvisons for immediate use. Ana
so on az minimum.
Then when tho work Of settling leeins YOU kn2"
tIsf where you stand. ana tlfD ola In'tuI" o. 'H"
sullen householder Tho tired and sleepy chiIdTrn H.
the nervous. fearful mother. stranded az 'Fcntld"
among d multiplicity of unmarked belongings d,it-
ing almisssly into each on" In tnrn. 10 ma m"
babye night dress. tn. student lamp tn" khN'3
and forks. hammer and mails. mo SAT- ana
pepper will be no longer tru" 10 lio.' .
system and method are nowhere NOR" NaIn"hI'
than when employed 10 tighten IT," labor of the
average peIipatctc Americans May Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
THE NAY DAY FIITTING.
TO MORROW is THE MADDEST DAY OF ALI
THE GLAD NEW YEAR"

Tho housewife with her lares and penh'es
awaited IN burlaps entombed IN barrels between
LAYERS OF straw and excelsior. tied In bundles ana
TANNED In trunks and hampers, preparatory 10 IN"
annual fitting. May Day has lost its pathetic siS-
nfcance ard though tomorrow may DC the
maddest day Of all the glad new year. II can
certainly lay no claim to being tho 'merri"si
There are. however preliminary precautions
that may be taken by skilled In this eNo-
luton. which will go far toward MITIGATING the
suiferings Of the family during tho throos 81 th'
hos!ra and render life endurable while growing into
the new shell. If one can afford the services OF a
professional packer. mover and settler. and ih'n,
THROWING all the responsibility upon his broad
shoulders 20 visiting until tho decd IS accom-
plished tho ordeal VIII have passed without serious
injury to tho nerves Of tho house mother but 10
the family upon saiarY-a m"aSrH salary often.
times-no such temporizins with the WORKINGS o.
Providence is possible. -,
To such family the words OF woman WHO Has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
UnRk OF NGIR[IN WONEN.

The Hungarian Ladies AID Society CAV" straw
berry festival last night mt III" ''h'raI opera
House SIXTY -seventh-st.. near Third ave. Tor tho
,,iirnosa Of rrplonishng tn. fund from which ind-
cont families ere helped. The young women OF the
Hungarian colony acted as whiir'SseS ana FRO.
tres,r shubori's orchestra from Shcrrys furnished
music for a promenade concert IN" society ex,
pended N25O last year IN phiianthropic work anu
creed The membership grew during the year from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
URBAN cLUBS PLEASANT EvEvIyG.

The Urban club, o. Brooklyn. held It's regular
social meeting last Thursday night AT the home Of
Miss Alice Mackey, No. 233 Presdent-st a paper
on Folklore I'm the West Indies" read by Miss
Margaret Hall, daughter Of the late DR.. Charles
Hall. AID there solos by Mss Louise Mum
dell and Victor Ballard. and negro melodies by
the Amphion Ladies Quartet Miss Annie Burt
Phelps. the president. presided and al the
clusiOn OF the programme there was n spontaneous
outburst OF patriotism on the part OF the audience
which Joined the quartet In singing The Star Span
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
IN HIS WAY.

IN HIS WAY.
II we could choose the sunshine and me ram
To ni,rtlre as we would. our ripening gram,
~ coming storms our will or prayer could stay.
Bring dews in drouth; keep harmful ~ihds s~sy
How might we blast the wheat by nelgnpors soWn
And how their heats and Gains might blight ou'
own, -, 49,. -,
One single wish might barren make the SOL!
And one mistaken prayer the worlds bread spoa
~ ~. could choose each one the dearth or dole
Tha, should be united duly 70 the SOUL.
II either 10y or pain We could refuse,
And for ourselves lifes disciplines could choose
How we should hinder. dwarf, distort, ana mar
The Lords own workings that IN an ives ars'
How stunfed would love and trust appear.
How rank the growths OF evi! and OF fear
All, the fair harvests are. because He brings
The dews and suns. the joys ana cnasten'hgS.
The winds that rouse. the Gains that say. "B(
still" II,
After tho perfect counsels Of His will
lie. US rejoice that He. our Brother. lVes
And rules and still His harvest gives
~ -(Oiive E. Dana
Selected by d. d. Jayne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
A NEWCOMER IN CLUBDOM.

Tho Wentworth Club met last night at tho home
Of Miss Magdalene Foerth No. 30i East Ninctieth-
st.. and held a debate on the following subject
Resolved That ten talents better than one for
success in business life"
Christian W. Little and Miss Marion Finley
Colder were on the affirmative. and Gustaye Iud-
wig and Miss FOerth on the negative.
The kenilworth IL newcomer In clubdom and
is composed OF young men and women who have
associated themselves together for intellectual i'm
provement. Ane officers William Bonncau.
president Miss Marion Finley Colder secretary
and Miss Nette Ward, treasurer.
Meetings are held twice a month at the homes of
the young women memberG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
TWO SISTERS GET THE PRIZES.

The closing exercises Of the Or. Savage Physical
Development Institute. No. 5S West f1fty-nlnth-st.
were he'd last Friday afternoon and evening In the
gymnasium The afternoon class consisted Of the
younger members Of the school. who went through
their exercises with great success. The senior
members gathered the evening. They went
through drill OF fancy steps and heavy gy mna5-
ties Miss Josephine Armstrong and Miss Nellie
Armstrong. sisters, were awarded first and second
prizes. These consisted OF gold medals. a basket
ball game was played by the red and black {:
the red won. The entertainment closed with
dance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

The Womau's Press club held its regular monthly
sociaI meeting yesterday afternoon In carnegie
Hall The topic II the day was war Mrs
Genie 4 Rosenfcd gave The Causes Which Leo
To- tho Disagreement Between H." United states
md Spain: Dr. Luis A. Baralt Of the College OF
,, ,,ty ~ Nrw-York presented "Ih" cuban
Question Dr Huldah r. Gum .onsidercd The
Iloral Aspect ~ the impending War ana Mr., Mr..
sphere" Mr. IIaddcn- AloNaudcr gave severa'
piano solos. Nile Molka sang. and Miss Anna war
rem story rcrfcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
CATCH THE SUNSHINE

Catch the sunshine! Tho II fckers
Thro' a dark and dismal cloud.
Tho ii falls SO faint and feeble
On a heart with sorrow bowed;
Catch II quickly, II Is passing.
Passing rapidly away;
1t has only tell YOU
There Is yet a brighter day.
Catch the sunshine tho life's temps
Nav unfurl its chilling blast.
Catch the little hopeful straSgler!
Storms will not forever last. 49,
Don't give up. and say. "Forsaken'
Don't begin 10 say, I'm sad .a
Look, There comes "A CLEAN or sunsni"Ss
Catch II. Oh 1t seems SO glad.
Catch the sunshine, Don't be grsevinS
Ger that darksome tillow there!
LIES a of stormy pillows,
We must meet them everywhere.
Pass rieht through them. Do not tarry'
Overcome the heaving tide,
There's a sparkling CLEAN OF sunshine
Waiting on the other SIDE
Sent by Miss Anna Fraser
Answers to the puzzle. "A Literary Trip. th.'
should have been published to-day will appear ~
to-morrow's paper instead. This Is done pesau.
more space In the column could be given on A0~
DAY than on Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
the UOSkOWITZ COSTI MES.

The "Moskowtz' tailoring establishment No Is
East Ninih-st.. near Broadway, makes a. a leader
this week high grade black or navy chcviot suits
order lined throughout with black taneta. for only
SO The "Moskowitz bicycle suit" that attracted
muc n attention at the recent show mt the Grand
Central Palace L. also shoWn II then pro-
nounced 10 be the best OF It's kind ever produced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

The profession Of visiting eOverncss TO deaf muto
chill iren has been adopted by Mss olive Hart. VINO
has been of the teachers OF OTIS I;~usp on, AT
the State Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.
II is said that Good Friday Is tho only day in the
year in which 'hc Spanish royal family appears on
foot in the streets OF Madrid.
The Rev J. ". Baird. the successful and greatly
beloved missionary from Bulgaria. is A. the Pres
byterlan Hospital, about to undergo an operation.
Gold filings in teeth are now regarded bad
form.
The next convention OF the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union VIII be held in s.
Paul. November II to Is. tn invitation 10 meet
In that city was accepted or Tuesday last.
Tho Hungarian Ladies' AID Society will hold a
strawberry festival at the Central opera House
tonight for the benefit OF the charity fund Of tho
society. During the last year ,2dO has been dis
tributed among needy applicants.
Mrs Emile d. Martin. National superintendent
OF the department Of purity in literature and art in
the WOman's Christian Temperance Union. left
NewYOrk yesterday for Washington to attend the
Mothers Congress
The Cod Water Cycling Club Will give recep-
ton on Thursday evening. May ;. at the Stephen
Merritt parlors, Nos. 2il ana A3 West Twenty
third-s,. The public is invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

The first conference OF consumers leagues will
he held on the evening Of May II. at No. 1850
Irifth-ave Delegates will bc present from Massa
chusctts PENNSYLVANIA Chicago. syracuse and
,crov and among the speakers will be Professor
f. r. A. Selieman, Of Columbia University Profes
sor CONAN ~ Wellesley College. and Mrs Florence
Kelly formerly Chief Factory Inspector OF illinois,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

In each piece. A quarter OF a yard OF baby ribbon
OF the Same shade the silk on the edge Will
now be needed. and when the pieces are put to-
gether place the top one that the two points
OF the hearts sid. by side; then draw the rib
bon through and tie in bow. and a nice little
needle book" vii be the result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

It not in,rcquently happens that quality marks
he division between fashionable and untashion; L.
This Is the case IN checks this year. The best
qualities are not twlllel. and threads forming the
wet and warp are OF equal strength and thick
ness some fayoriie combinations are navy blue
and cream black and red and dark blue and red.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

For summer capes will be much worn. For
trimming pieated mousseline de sole. black lace and
gauze ribbon will be In great favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

Women arr now wearing the short corsets In
place Of tho long ones. which have for years been
considered correct. These small and dainty affairs
are In all the delicate shades. In addition to
roy al purple
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

FOR HOLDING STRAY NEEDLES.
Take a piece OF soft channels about four ,ncha
SQUARE fold in half and cut into two heart-shaped
pieces: separate them. and button-hole stitch
around the entire edge with bright-coIored en-.
broidering silk. Then cut two small buttonho,u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

The hosiery this coming season Will be as varied
In style and color the gowns headgear
Scotch and shepherds paids as well as striped and
embroidered designs. will be fashionable. 4 beau
tiful effect r this line is yellow heur- delis on a
black ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

lecture on industrial Cancellation" Will -
given by Or Lewis 6. James. director &C the
Cambridge conferences. before the Brooklyn Eth
zeal Association. at tho Pouch Mansion. 80. @ij
Clinton-ave.. q 7.iJ o'clock this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

founce- shaped designs from the band to the yoke
of white and gold. Many let beads form the yoke
and around the peplum at the bottom Is a design
OF beads and whlte-and- gold applique.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

Nine Fashion has beautiful flower hats
this season. and among her tavorites is one OF
forget -nots trimmed the side with turquoise
blue velvet loops and ends. and large buckle OF
turquoise and pearls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

pretty clotr Jacket is Of tan face-clo,h ap
plqued In white and gold. On tho waist are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

The most approved style In tailor-made suits Is
the beaded seam. which has taken the place OF tho
Old lap or strap. This marks a decided change in
the tailor made costume.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
THE vAINGLORIOUS GLORY.

Two youthful Morning Glory vines
A while at MONDAY rested; ..
'tome. let run up this lightning rod =
The bolder suggested
N
I'D rather not" the other said
Your notions the oldest,
And as for climbing lightning rodA Il
It's neither safe nor modest. =
"For years our good ancestral vines 4
Have mere strings assembled: y
The gentle swayins in the breeze (.
Must certainly be splendid" =. .. !
One day a stormy gust OF wind ~ ,
Blew Leaf and vine together.
But clinging to the lightning ROD
One Glory brdved the weather.
Your string will soon blow down." sire cfls4
And don't care a copper;
Twill serve you right for twtttlng me
OF doings things improper
Just then A bolt OF livid fire
Ran down the rod galyano,
The flowers shivered IN alarm.
The vines were in panic.
Shattered and torn upon ths ground
The Wanting vine lay dying
Even the sister she had scOrned
Could not refrain from crying. 81.
IT'S never safe 10 occupy
Too lofty position,
Nor place ones life In dangers way
For all the worlds ambition. -,
IA. Nell. F.. OF Denver. Co
49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
Sent BY Mrs. VI. A. Wills.

Miss p. Doughty: Your contribution 81 reac'n9
matter to c. C. Gettys. Duncan, y. c, is gladly q"
eepted as '9s dues.
l.. a. L. has sent pattern OF housewife 70 To
ONCE. as suggested IN the column by Mrs Bliss. !"
will be forwarded 10 any member desiring 10 COPY
It, and will be found admirably adapted 10 tns
needs Of the soldier boys.
The poem asked for by Mary A. Story. OF Li''"
Falls. Herkimer County. y. Y. sent 70 tast
address and has been returned unclaimed. IL KUN
address is given the letter will be rema!lei
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

Tho old grenadines. with silk stripes OF purple.
green. blue ard burnt orange. In favor this
year They are being made up with rufhes OF
black net, edged with satin ribbons. the color Of
one stripe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

sllshtcst pleasure. or help her happily 70 pass tho
long hours % the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

. GOOD CHEER.
Have you had a kindness shownt
Pass II on.
Twas not given for you a,ors-
Pass II on.
let Il travel down the year,
IL. I. wipe another's teap.
Till in heaven ths deed apcearo-
Pass u on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
LATEST DESIGNS AND STYLES.

curious and pretty effect Is obtained by the
Introduction OF taconne scrolls into tartan silks
The latest novelty In gossamer IL the scroll printed
in "A lighter color IN mousseline de sole. These are
being made over silk the color OF the scroll show
ing the ground conspicuously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

A hat suitable FOR large women this year Is OF
braided straw. the crown being encirc,ed by three
nounccs o, turquoise tafreta ribbon. a tight band
running around the crown. 4 apiral OF ribbon and
bunch OF morning glor!es form the side trimming.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

II is said that Good Friday Is tho only day in tho
year in which 'he spanish royal family appears on
foot in the streets OF Madrid