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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

ard IDEAS are carried out in variety OF ways that
make them seem almost new There are smokers
pillows, with cigar and ash tray: golfers pillows
with sticks and balls; college pillows. in college
colors, with football boat or initial-all fitted to
please the masculine soul. There is painted work
also OF much higher order than is generally
found In such goods. This Is done by Mrs G.. l..
Parsons, a skilful artist, well known in Brooklyn,
who now has her studio in the store and will carry
out any idea suggested by the individual purchasers
portrait Is painted delicately on the corner OF
linen photograph case, or II may be m IDEAL head
or n reproduction OF a favorite picture. Artistic
ngures on tapestry linen panels. too. are painted
by her.
The lace doilles with flowers embroidered in
coors. exquisitely wrought and all kinds OF
useful trifes have received charming decoration In
TINS way Guest books for country house parties,
books for clippings. mems and women's travelling
toilet cases laundry lists, for curling irons
and other articles Of use worked In quaint and
appropriate designs.
clever little letter case is an exact imitation In
linen Of the amp-post letter box with lifting I'D.
A novel clip over cover for book agszine Is
made OF 'HinOkel" woven grass. the Japanese mat
ting. with pretty painted designs. Shaving balls
that seem like great chrysanthemums. sachets IN
painted or embroidered take the place Of
Oriental patterns started" for home completion.
are some Of the other suggestive trifes
Exquisite handkerchief hand embroidered
finely a SPIDERS web. meshei hordered
with lovely aces: beautiful neckwear in barb tahot.
hchu and stock. and small leather goods OF latest
and handsomest design also commend themselves
as holiday gifts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

may b termed immense in perfectly dignihed
sense from four to FIVE feet in height! These are
chiefly for church decorations.
There some beauties also in china, although
not aching that measurement. Some OF the larg-
est have finely modelled figures as handles on
either side making suitable setting as well as
pretty contrast TO the floral decoration.
In Paris the goblet still holds its own in both
private and public dinner tables, but In England
The goblet is obsolete. and the tumbler does duty
for everything. everywhere. from hot grog 70 cold
water II is a mistake 70 follow any different
foreign idea which is not an improvement. II is
said that at Queen Nictoria's private table she
still clings TO the high glass and that many or the
glasses are OF great age. Breakages naturally
occur here as elsewhere and the stock being so
low In this they Of course have 10 be specially
made AS only absolutely perfect ones are &C
copied and the slightest flaw means rejection II Is
almost needless 70 state the cost is enormous.
Other china novelties the attractive little CHINA
violet holders with their openwork tops-Just the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
LECTURE BY NINE. MOUyTFORD.

From Bethlehem TO Calvary viii be the subject
OF the lecture of Lydia Won Frnkelstein Mount
ford at Memorial Hall, schermerhorn-st. and Fiat
bush-ave. Brooklyn. next Saturday evening.
Nine. Mountford will appear In Oriental dress.
az will those who assist her In illustrating her
lecture The accessories Of the stage Will also be
Oriental She will describe the various steps IN the
life and death OF Christ from scenes which have
been familiar TO her from childhood
The lecture will be given under the direction OF
the Boys Missionary Society OF the Church OF
the Pilgrims Brooklyn The money realized from
this entertainment will be sent to W. 7. Lopp.
Cape Prince OF Wales Alaska, missionary under the
American Board OF Home Missions (Congrega-
tionaD. and trainer Of reindeer herders for the
United States Government
Mr. Lopp II will be remembered, Is the one who
led the perilous expedition for the release OF the
whalers cebound on the coast Of the Arctic Ocean
two years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
AN ODD OVERSIGHT OF A cRuRcH.

curious condition Of AFFAIRS exists In the Eng
fish town OF Dalton-ls-D Dale. near Sunderland, the
discovery having been made by the authorities that
all Of the marriages performed in the ancient
parish church since 1877 OF questionable legal
ity.
In that year q new church was built in the town
and all the rights and privieges were transferred
10 IL thus leaving no license for the soemniSs-
ton OF marriage TO the older church. No one
seems to have thought saythins q the mater
the Wears attention to It. Il - thought probable
that Parliament viii be called upon TO pas :,
spscia act to 'ssaiss Tie 10 marriages psrsee1s&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

Pay Toll" The pieces are in large and small size,
and bring from s35 10 $50
Miss Musselman said 10 a Tribune reporter yes
terday: The fungus used for wood carving Is
found on partially decayed oak and maple trees. II
must be carefully removed IN order TO preserve the
delicate and creamy surface which 10 easily In
jured while In q fresh and moist state II Ia also
necessary to have the fungus properly cured and
made as hard and durable as wood before II Is
worked upon.
The selection OF a subject requires careful study
as only certain pictures lend themselves TO effective
work A dark object on q light background would
simply he a hole with no relief-an intaglio Instead
OF a cameo. In the fungus carving the subject
must stand out boldly In relief, and yet have shades
OF coloring which are produced by careful manip-
uaton Of the light surface and brown interior.
I'm order dig out shadows instead OF holes
delicate handling Of the tools 10 required In ar,
ranging my work I get suggestions from several
pictures. taking what think win come out well,
and then form q complete picture, changing the
light and shade 10 suit the material and working
the background In a manner 70 best bring cut me
subject As false move 10 fatal / must h4O .
dennits knowledge Of the effect wish 70 oosam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
TRAINED yrRsES' DIRECTORY.

me Trained Nurses Directory for 1s@ coihP"eI
enc edited by Al Louise L.ongeway. graduate Oh
ne New-York Training School Is neat little VeS'
pOeNei volume designed for the use OF phys'oIA-,'
.o families who may need the services OF ga ,I..
nurses. all represented having been speciSiIs
s,'sc'ed and recommended by leading physlciai'I
800, 800 surgeons having had requisite hospl'a.
me names are alpha betcally arranged, Swing al
ti'rss telephone number school, year or gradud"
90. enc special cases taken The DooK a4so coI
seals New-YOrk and Brooklyn street lists, nurses
p1SJsslrits. nurses societies hourly OF visiting
az masseUrs, etc Nurses are registered VIII
6 &c doine duty in New York. Brooklyn. Albany
HUE y. j.. Pittshed, Mass Hartford and New
IN ne sb book Is issued every November, with addenda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
CANDY BOOTH AT THE P. W. L. BAZAAR.

One OF the most attractive features Of the forth
coming bazaar OF the Professional Woman's
League opening this evening at the Waldorf-As-
tora. will be the candy booth. presided over by
Mrs. George Frederic Hinton In addition to q
complete stock Of confectionery from all the lead
ing manufacturer the booth will also have for
sale the famous league bonbons- as well a.
fudge" made By vassar College girls. Mrs Edwin
Knowles will serve literary salad" and Miss
MAZDA craigen will receive subscriptions for boxes
at all the Broadway theatres. Here also will the
voting be held for the most popular actor"
DO Miss Nette Pullman. Miss Jane Gray Mrs
Amelia Robson, Mr.: Ralph Delmors. Mrs Grace
Del Amaxro, Miss Mary Shaw. Miss Marie LAu-
rens and Mrs. May Wheeler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
AT THE GORHAM MANUFACTURING COM
PANY's, BROADWAY AND NINE
TEENTH-ST


There are all sorts Of bewitchng things IN gold
and silver at the Gorham company's store. just at
present their stately dinner and tea services have
been relegated 10 comparative forgetfuness, and
numberless offerings for milady's or mords Christ
mas are seductivey displayed
theatre set" consisting OF gold mesh purse.
bonbonniere. vlnalgrette, lorgnette and lorgnette
chain all Of gold. and enriched by brown and white
diamonds and lnclosed IN box OF sterling silver
OF the new and artistic Martee decoration, is well
planned 70 entice $500 from the pocket Of fond papa
or adoring fance. The Martele work is all ham,
mered and It's striking characteristic is that the
design is thrown up and turned over at the edges
giving peculiar beauty. Cigar cigarette and
match cases are made in this work and the Cor
ham exhibit next year Paris will consist almost
wholly OF It. l. is superb In vases. pitchers ana
Costume set" OF gold has side combs. bracelet,
clasps for garters, belt and neck RIBBON, Droocn'
belt pin. shirtwaist studs, sleeve links and hatpln
in lovely Martee case. This set sells for 81 500
There are large chatelane purses In gold ana silver
chain work match with diamond tops, desk
and dressing case ailments In silver hasks ana
smokers desiderata in fascinating variety.
A distinctly idea In decoration and jewelry'
tist Introduced by this house is called the Indian
arrow head. II is OF pearl and ivory. The mounting
is antique silver with enameing In col0r- and de-
signs OF Indian character. and the effect WINE
somewhat bizarre. Is handsome and unmistakaDiy
novel A novelty IN gold IL the nugget finish. which
is quite what is name implies yet the roughened
surface and duled lustre are immensely artistic
Dressing sets Of the most superb character.
One OF etched silver In large old brocade case
costs $40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
AT CowPERTHwAIT & co.'s. FOURTEENTH
ST NEAR sIXTH-AVE.

The display Mt Cowperthwait Co.'S suggests
comfort in selecting and practically in bestowing
gifts. II Is easy TO go 10 such a store and from
the variety OF furniture pick out lust the thing
for almost any member OF the family. Morris
chairs in rich mahogany with tapestry cushions
Of simple oak with tasteful but inexpensive, up
holstering; rocking chairs. small and large; writing
desks with unthought OF convenience; chairs OF
ornamental gilt solid and sedate Flemish oak;
Greek seats and French divans mahogany shaving
stands and dressing tables hall seats and racks
and hall ornaments Of swords crossed and mounted
how many June or October brides whose pretty
fats are not yet wholly filed any OF these articles
would delight? The curio cabinets. dainty and
elegant, would find welcome in many an established
household, or the handsome screen for cosey
corner-the low photograph screen for a bachelors
den surrounding him with his past and present
loves. Are not the possibilities almost infinite for
pleasurahle and profitable giving when TO these
added rugs both Oriental and domestic. in all
sizes and almost at all prices draperies and up
holsteries?
The house sells on credit system Of monthly
payments which is often convenient for persons
OF limited incomes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
AT SIMPSON, CRAWFORD SIMPSON b
sIXTI-AVE.. NINETEENTH TO
TWENTIETH-ST
TWENTIETH-ST

The Christmas preparations OF Simpson. Craw-
ford e. Simpson lie principally In the realm OF inc
iudicious and practical. The umbrella department
has fine collection OF the newest things In hanoIes
and construction. high novelty Is the fodlns or
"suit case" umbrella. The ferule and handle are
furnished with a hinge and screw attachment that
permits those portions to be loosened and folded
10 1T the suit case, yet when restored 10 thelr
proper place they as firm as ever possibly
stronger than when made in the usual way. There
are some extremely handsome mountings OF Jew
elled gun metal silver trimmed pearl ivory ana
buckhorn The favorite handle IS straight.
The companion set Of cane and umbrella Is new,
and some oddities. such as the old Enghsh ASH IN
natural condition, appeal 10 those who prefer the
unhackneyed and unusual
The book display is always excellent here, but this
YEAR It seems even larger than usual The special
Offering is Werners Encyclopedia, valuable ana
comprehensive work i dozen volumes, for
s Teai Is the Werner Educator and Dictionary.
ranging from 50 80 to $ co. according 70 binding The
cheap books are simply wonderful HOW the works
Of the best authors can be print on laif paper la
clear type and daintily, strongly bound Tor - ana
g5 cents, Is industrial puzzle. $500. -,
The childhood books are delightful Rather
S S6SS should IN own IT, whether Young or old
An excellent set of Kplings works IN hfie zen
volume sets OF good writer's NAV be bought for |"
cer bs leather department shows fitted suit cases
with complete sets Of ebony and silver mounted
brushes comb and mirror IN wild steer ana pig
sk ki,nr is stunning The antelope purses. with
aaussIled clasps the light pigskn chatelalne bags
and many other handsome bits OF usefulness appear
10 e jeweiry department is fun OF dainty novel
IHo ! ali Kinds the gloves ana handkerchefs.
tes % truly there Is an embarrassment OF
ne lHH sTon which 10 select the seasons remem-
brance.
,o,,pNEAY e. BURNHAMs. FULTON-sT.
AND FLATBUsH-AvE.. BROOKLYN.
o,s Of the prettiest departments possible it that
ono =, ombrolderies in Journeay Burnhams.
on "ie -, novelties are not few. while tbs stand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
LITTLE sUYBEAMs ENTERTAIN.

The Sunshine Club OF the Peoples Palace. Jersey
City, which is a branch OF The Tribune Sunshine
Society and which is composed OF little girls under
thirteen years of age. lately gave an interesting
exhibition Of the kitchen garden. They washed and
scrubbed and performed other household duties.
singing pretty songs to piano music until house.
work seemed TO the listeners TO have been con-
verted into poetry.
Attractive music added 10 the programme and
after adjournment there was . social hour
Mrs. John l. Scudder is the president OF this
club the membership Of which IL nearly three
hundred. including most Of the prominent women
Of Jersey Cty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
BARGAINS IN TAILOR MADE GOWNS.

The unusual lateness OF the season has caused q
large number OF women to delay placing their
orders for tailor made suits until nearly Christmas
They will be interested In the announcement by
Mostkowitz No. 25 West Forty-second-st that
the firm will extend its offer made last week to
furnish tailor made suits In fine imported material.
silk lined throughout and guaranteed perfect In
every detail. for the price of $50.
These suits were formerly s75. They are also
offering TO make suits in imported broadcloth OF
quality retailing at SO q yard the Innings OF the
best taffeta silk and the Workmanship and fit In
the best style, for $05.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
SETTLEMENT WORK CONSIDERED.

Tho New-York Wellesley Club held It's regular
monthly meeting for December yesterday afternoon
at No. 30 East Fffty-sevsnth-st.. with Miss Miller
as hostess There was a large attendance, as tho
meeting was in charge OF the Committee on College
Settlements a work IN which the club II much In
terestsd II has not yet. as a club. given eny
active support TO the settlements. but hopes to be
able TO do SO In the near future. Miss Elizabeth
g. Williams the head OF the Rivlngton-st. settle.
the work which is being done. Walter A. Wyckon,
Of Princeton. was also guest OF the afternoon and
gave An interesting talk on certain social phases
with which he has been concerned. Tea was served.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
AT LIE BOUTILLIER BROS. WEST TWENTY
THIRD-ST.


For the seasons festivities lie Boutier Bros.
are showing a beautiful line Of dressy waists
A charming model is Of violet tafeta with front OF
finely tucked white chiffon. crossed by stitched
bands Of violet silk applied IN diamonds The SILK
is in bolero effect back and front. Another ex-
qusite waist is Of white net adorned with en-
bossed flowers In natural colors. combined with
white Chantilly. over white silk
The silk department is showing a recent importa-
ton Of extremely pretty japanese silk in new de-
signs The ground is in delicate tints OF blue
pink and green Illuminated and heavily corded
with contrasting colors in stripes, plaids and
checks The gloves always feature In this
house and the evening glove at 81 is a special
we'll known by the average woman Frequently
twenty button gloves be bought here at that
price and the ordinary evening glove OF elbow
length always. This seasons novelty Is hussd
leather for street gloves.
In the attractive neckwear department are the
sweetest combinations OF chiffon, velvet lace ana
taffeta in every conceivable style. bodice front
OF closely tucked and gathered chiffon edged WIN
Renaissance is lovely. The same idea is carried
out in a number Of equally pretty variants A
turnovers Of hemstitched taheta In eolors, win
full bow OF the mousseline edged with tiny ruch-
ing Of the silk The lace Gepartment has large
and tan spangled nets and laces heavily scaled
with rich showing OF fiouncings and edges
In silver possibilities are whiskey masks cigar
toilet accessories OF all kinds. Some one may sug,
gest a classifying for men" and Tor women
BLESS you IL cannot be donei Almost the only
article that II would be absolutely safe 10 CLASSIFY
is the silver curling iron! Ia.
The stationery cabinets designed FOR useful slits
are daintily gotten up in brocade. SILK cretonne
pretty cretonne box with four CURES OF paper
envelopes 10 match and sealing wax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
TIE EPPpFNT UMBRELLA STAND.

women who are fond Of novelties in the way OF
-',Se Decorations have been interested IN 'he nc"
1.e angse serpent umbrella stand designed am
WTssn'so by Joseph r. McHugh Co. Of No
~ Foriy-second-st 1900. oored in
we W. stand is composed Of a serpent c ,Tn moi
fo,o ming circles from the standard az suarnents
5 being used a. a finish. The slhne ~ 90 siIy
ii.entsL occupies little space, and Is hot ~ ''
--P-u 0LoL q iLA mnLrcllA laI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

more conslderats mistress Of servants, and her
business experience should make her more sys-
tematic housekeeper. She liz also a more SYM
pathetic wife, since knowing something OF the cares
and worries OF business life herself she does not
think her husband "a old thing because
he does not care TO talk trifes or go out 10 a
dance after day OF worry and bother AZ the
Office
The business woman, Miss Clerlhew declared. has
learned nothing that unht. her for home life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
At JAcor & SONS. NO. 80 UNION SQUARE.

AT JACoT & SONS. NO 80 UNION SQUARE.
What fascinating things music boxes are They
may be decred as mechanical but there Is an inim-
table quality Of brdkeness in their tone that has
an Irresistible charm. At Jacot Sons one must
be prepared for Infinite surprises" He may seat
himself in chair OF dignihed appearance. 10 be
saIuted. perhaps. by a most frivolous tune. a de-
canter may some anxiety when roinck-
ing air issues apparently from Its throat or stein
suggest queer fanclss when drinking song pro
ceeGs from its ample depths. These are things TO
delight the college boy, or Indeed the man who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
BUSINESS WOVEN IN THE HONE.

MISS CLERIHEw COMMENDs THEIR ABILITY
IN PAPER READ AT A JERSEY CLUB.
The Jersey city Womans cub. which Is one
OF the largest societies In NewJersey, hesd meet
ing last Thursday afternoon in Hasbrouck Hail.
the subject for tho day being The Home"
The afternoon In charge OF Miss NJ. Louise
Edge. chairman Of the Home Department VINO
opened the programme with witty account OF the
meetings % her department
Miss Florence T. Clerihew read paper on THE
business Woman in the Home" The speaker con-
tended that a business woman makes a better wife
and housekeeper than the woman who has had
no training because a woman who has been out
I'M the world 10 earn q living for herself knows the
value OF money She realizes the difficulty OF work
ing 10 please an employer, therefore she makes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
NEWS OF THE STORES.
SHOPS VIE WITH EACH OTHER IN
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES.
AMONG THE UNIQUE THINGS ARE TANAGRA FIG
URINEs THREE THOUSAND YEARS OLD


There is little OF novelty general lines TO
chronicle at this time. The fall openings at the
large stores were faithful prophecies OF the winter
fashions in the main. and few changes have ap-
peared The principal of these is that the passing
the habit skirt is accomplished fact, and hand
some cloth gowns made in this style are now among
the bargains Costumes that would have cost SO
In October may be purchased for 1895 or $40 and
many prudent women are buying them because Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
AT GA NUN & PARsoNs's. NO. WEST
FORTY sECOND-sT

The house Of Ga Nun & Parsons is one OF the
few In the city devoted exclusively TO optical goods
The Christmas stock has large assortment OF
opera glasses and lOTgnettes OF the best makes,
ana beautifully mounted In gold. silver, pearl and
shell plain leather mounted opera and field glasses,
monocles In gold frames, marine glasses and read
ing glasses are also TO be found. - -
Snera glasaea often are a most acceptable Christ
mas present whether in a simple leather casing or
the richer pearl or precious metal ana the house
sunnes oniy the best quality Of lenses In whatever
sfvie NAV be chosen. Those OF Lemaires make
still rank among the best although Bardon glasses
cost somewhat more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
AT GILMAN COLLAMORE & CO.'S. FIFTH
AVE. AND THIRTIETH-ST.

r.
Lovers Of both the and the old In Ceramic
ert find Gilman Collamore & Co.'S n delightful
place in which 10 pess away leisure hour sevres
and Dresden the old potteries and the new are
represented by their finest productions. taole Oh
Dresden china even t. the branching legs Is "A
beautiful example OF Solon's work There are
vases too by him that seem almost IKE canoes
in their classic beauty one represents Beauty
Capturing Love" the other shows retrnutoh-
Beauty Captured by Love" The little figures in
Dresden are charming The fortune teller Wl;h
her cards recalling the painter poet. Rossetti the
Marguerite al her spinning wheel. the "merry-so-
rounds" Of youths and maidens airily poised mana
IN hand and scores OF others. al are dainty and
graceful in the highest degree.
Among the Sevres pieces are some genuine
Charles X plates OF great value and number on
quaint old English pitchers some with legends'
some with heraldic insignia.
Somewhat aside from the ordinary ceramics ana
of pecuiar artistic interest Is the collection OF seven
of the famous Tanagra hgurines discovered az
Tanagra Thebes, perhaps score or years ago
and belonging to a period antedatng the christian
era by eleven centuries The tiny hgures' so smail
that they known hsurines are OF terra cola
and have vivacity OF expression ana perlecIlon
Of modelling worthy OF the great Greeian art: me
collection is be separated, but VIII be SOLO
FOR g 500 which Is only 800 apiece
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
a, 10 retain his boyishncss

bs. been 80 fortunate as 10 retain his boy'shness
OF spirit .,.,, M. thu beautiful
nc ard sIdeaI' boxes that look Ike CABINETS
or pianos and are handsome pieces Of fu b ,1s
one that ulays an entire overture might pe ms
,oEer aasty {or an upright piano and costs loOo
Some have peculiarly nSh qyaS have UI 'C aSsneeabs
'"',,dnr Is a. dista as the may be, ana any
SSsss,red comnosition can be furnished on order.