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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

which the public has access free OF charge. This
estimate does not include the books in the Sun
day-school libraries and they make respecta-
Bile showing by themselves. OF these three hun
dred and fifty thousand volumes, more than ten
thousand can be carried by the readers 70 their
homes The rest may be consulted only In the
buildings where they are stored.
Even the blind can read on the West Side. FOR
there is one library wholly devoted 10 the sight
less This is at No. 121 West Nnety-first-st
The volumes are printed in raised characters
and number $50 A glance at their titles shows
works BY Shakespeare. Longfellow, Macauay,
Goldsmith Gray Milton, Whittier, Moore, Scott,
ut Coleridge Tennyson. Holmes. Huxley
Lamb cooper Conan Doyle, Irving, Emerson.
Addison Swift, Virgil, Homer. Cicero. Byron
Pope and o.her widely read authors as well as
books on religion. history. mental philosophy,
natural history. physiology. geography oiog-
raphy political ecorrmy. tales for children and
music Even a blind man can see that the
West Side is a good place 10 live In
For those who have the Use OF their eyes and
want to do their reading in their own homes,
the Bloomingdale branch Of the New-York Free
Circulating Library, at No. 206 West One-hun-
dredth-st.. affords a choice Of more than nine
thousand volumes. All that is necessary to be-
come member here is a proper reference and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

and Columbus-ave.. will deliver books ~ his
door. and IL he lives in a nathouse viii carry
them upstairs for him. This collection contains
rothing but fiction among its twelve hundred
volumes. and charge OF 30 cents month IL
made for the use Of them.
For those who want TO read more for educa-
ton or practical assistance in earning their
living than for amusement the Young
Mems Christian Association library at No. 3lS
West Fifty-seventh-st. Is admirably suited. II
contains forty-two thousand volumes, and any
one who wants 10 use them for reference viii
be permitted 20 do so whether he Is a member
OF the Young Mems Christian Association or not
II accommodated sixteen thousand readers In
March last. This collection is exceptionally
strong In the fine arts and every facility II given
to students to pursue systematic course or
reading
Fifty to describe the splendid features OF this
library would consume page Of The Tribune.
For one thing, II contains practically complete
bound files OF The Tribune. THE Herald" Tho
Times" and The World" from their first days Of
publication. OF great interest TO artists are
thirty-fve big volumes containing eight thos-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
SUMNER REST.
IT IS HOME WHERE SELF-sUPPORTING
WOMEN MAY SECURE BOARD AT
A REAsONABIE RATE.

Az WoodcllN y. J.. there is q summer home TOT
self-supporting women. which is open from June
Is until September Is. The place bears the name
Of Summer Rest. and is situated in an attractive
and healthfll spot, at the distance OF an hour
Journey from New-York
The Summer Rest Society. which has the home
in charge. started this comfortable health resort
with the sole object Of providing rest and country
air to self-supporting women who cannot ahord
tho nrices demanded al hotels and are In need
during the summer months of complete change
and relaxation after winter OF toll and fatgue IN
The Society aims TO provide generous board and
home privileges at moderate rates 81 90 week
Full particulars concerning II may be had by
aunyine by letter in person. on wednesday
mornings from June | 10 September l.. between 10
and II o'clock 10 Mrs. Charles G.. Taylor. care OF
DIT Henrietta P. Johnson No 2s East Fifteenth
ct. New-York City a14f 1e'' -
The officers Of this society are Mrs. William
GRAY Park president; Mrs. Edward King vice
president: Mrs. J W. Brannan, treasurer Mrs; F.
y Winslow secretary and Mrs. William ?. Taber,
corresponding secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
TO CURE SEASICKNESS.

Another contrivance for the cure or amelioration
OF seasickness has been brought out 1t is a small
electric hanging stove. which be put on
bracket and fastened up in stateroom. 1t holds
a cup which will contain liquid food and keep IT
hot so that the patient may not have 10 wait an
instant for a swallow OF beef tea or broth. which
is considered almost preventive OF sickness II
taken when the first qualms attack the traveller.
Tho hiABcuItv is 20 get the broth perfectly hot:
when N is half warm II only increases the nausea.
and the most attentive stewards cannot walt on
nnnberless messengers and serve each one with
food al the exact moment when II Is needed. Thus
the electric stove becomes boon TO all VINO would
avoid the approach OF seasickness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
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ment 1T is almost incredible" said Mrs. Stats
to Tribune representative, FOR one realize the
In the simple matter OF using the medicines OBJ
tanned at the n1eighboring dspensary; They seem
ural condition OF their offspring. When the parents
are out Of work money Is given them to pay for the
persuasive powers TO see that 1t is used as or
In the night school the average attendance is
about two hundred and fifty. Hther from the
shops come the young people with pinched and
pallid faces TO be admitted to the cheerful school
often" said Miss weygandt they come to us
supperiess fearful lest the time necessary for them
school II we cannot come here. We have no place
10 spend our evenings the boys tell us except on
girls Is much the same. look homes from
Whieh they 70 gladly come TO us explains much
a dim smoky oil lamp gives the only light by
Here the men sit at night when not in the saloons.
gambling for few pennies and drinking stale beer
growing TO manhood and womanhood the boys and
girls whom we rescue and gather into the night
cards or to the street for their amusements."
dren or teachers have work TO do when the chill
IN It's importance. Not only is there instruction
careless boy and girl must be reached on the moral
side; Lessons In right living and doing are often
one OF the trustees. The success OF this class Is
great Many gil. tired and faint fsom long
hours In the factory stands bravey and gladly
her cooking. and rejoces when her work Is sue
cessful
Another class Of untold value TO the girls IL that
where sewing is taught The class is always
large one, and II requires great deal OF material
for the work 10 be taught All the girls re-
CURED 10 take a preliminary course In plain
Ing patching, darning, etc. and then they take up
dressmakng.
The older boys, ranging In age from eighteen to
Wenty-one years. have formed club that meets
at the school on each school night. They need
simple games. suitable to their age. and II would
pe o. ,much benefit and pleasure TO them II they
could have frequent talks upon interesting subjects
from persons capable of such work In the night
school there is instruction In the Italian language
from a fund provided for that purpose by the
Italian Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Annual election officers and Governing BOARD Of Pro
Sassonal Womans League Lyric Hall Sixth-ave'
near Forty-second-st.. II a m.
Cambridge Club final meeting OF the season at home OF
Ms Henry y. Watson. No. 1876 East Nineteenth-st.
Flaibush afternoon.
N.v-York City Mothers Club. the Tuxedo Madison-sye
and Frfty-nnth-st Subject: Literature for Chill
dren": ?.
Helen Hosner-Mac Donald dramatic reader. An Hour
with Our Best Authors Waldo1-Astoria $50 ?. m
Annual public exhibition Of the students work OF the
Sew-York School OF Art NO 81 West Elfty-reventn-
St from 10 a. m. g p ". NJ. Chase Will talk
on Spanish at $50 D. m.
The regular weekly meeting at the cluoroons OF the Pro
fessiona Woman's League. No l.oOe BroadwaS' o
n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

The following contributions reached the onio~
yesterday: pretty booklet entitled Bits OF
Browning" without name attached; a box OF
bright colored silk pieces and rs cents for mailing
from Mrs. Edwin Holman: two boxes OF vfoets. one
from Mrs Crossman and without a name;
box OF arbutus and moss from Nellie Z. Judson;
scrptura cards and booklets from Maria A. Seeley;
a roll OF silk pieces from Newark, v. j.. cal
endar backs and a holder without a name;
a box containing unfinished work. booklets cards.
magazines a souvenir thimble-holder. a box Of
bells for childrens play reins and fancy work from
Mrs T. z. F. Randolph box Of flower seeds from
Cornelia C. Hussey: reading matter. fancy work
and unfinished work from the following I. S. s.
members Miss Pittsburg. Mrs. J. r. Hamilton,
Mrs f. T Smythe, Mrs. j. NJ Walsh, General
Joseph Wheeler. Miss F. G. Ormsbee, Mrs Belle
NJ Perry Mrs s. j. Shaw. Up. F." Mrs. J. SAL
mon Miss Eta and Miss Belle Salmon, Muriel W:
Beers Miss Roxie Smith. "Berkley'; wv. E. O."
and Mrs. Lima Firth.
A trunk containing a pair OF skates. wreath OF
dried flowers a counting frame nine games,
punch and Judy theatre, a little boat drawing
slate twenty ears OF popcorn and six bound BOOKS
was received from Mrs. A. p Mum
Mrs Theron Edwards Parsons send postof1ce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
"DOy,T KILL THE BIRDS"

The Arkansas Legislature has passed game law
TIM, will subject 10 a fine a wearing a
stuffed bird on her hat. II provides that ANY per
son who shall have in possession or who shall sell
or expose for any feathers or skins or parts OF
birds for use In millinery or similar purposes or
shall XIII for such purposes any birds IN this State.
shall be deemed guilty Of a misdemeanor. and upon
conviction shall be fined not less than t nor more
than $50 for each bird skin part OF skin or parcel
OF feathers sold offered for sale or killed for
purpose"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
HOME FOR AGED HEBREWS.

The annual meeting OF the directors OF the Home
for Aged and Innrm Hebrews was held yesterday
afternoon In the synagogue OF the Home. In West
Observation-Disclosures. The Following omcers
were elected for the year Hyman Best. presidents
Mrs J. z coblens. vice-president: Charles Nun
zenheirner second vice-president; Charles Stern
berg. treasurer. and the following Board OF Trus-
tees: Mrs Jacob Rothschid Mrs Randolph Gug-
genheimer, Mrs l. sutro l. Bnskowitz Aoranan
Charles Stachelberg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
TUE PLIGHT HEAT FOR SEEDLINGS.

7. would be well 10 caution those who have sown
seeds OF ANIMALS during the last few weeks that
the seedlings must be kept cool II they are sub
iected TO the heat OF the ordinary living-room
no degrees FahrenheiO they will be drawn, weak
snd enindline and will perhaps not do well after
being planted out as II the seed had been sown
directly in the ground Endeavor II PossiDie 10
60 degrees with night temperature OF not above
s0 degrees II kept no warmer than this they VIII
male a stocky sturdy and healthy growth-(WoJn-
Uopne Comma MON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

centre and the ma
terial under the box
pleat al the left side,
but the closing may
be made IN centre
bac by allowing the
usual hens and lay
ing the perforated
line In lining fronts
on the double fold
" h IN cutting. A
stylish feature is the
draped front. double
boxpleats being laid
at e a c h shoulder.
which ak into
loose. sy folds
that blouse slightly
at the waist line.
Tapering boxpleats
are applied on the
smooth back from
shoulder 10 waist.
A standing collar
finishes I h Q neck
The close fitting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
INGREDIENTS USED IN COGNAC.

The members OF the Womans Christian Temper
ance Union take comfort In the published result OF
the analysis recently made OF the liquor supplied
to the French Army under the name Of cognac.
According 10 the report read before the Academic
de Medicine OF Paris the best cognac" consists OF
castor oil cocoanut oil and other fatty substances
treated with nitric acid Pure Jamaica rum" sold
nv an English house proved analysis 10 be
fia dc I'D OF much the same materials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
HOW TO JOIN THE T. S. S.

Any stranger desiring to become a member OF
The Tribune Sunshine Society will write TO the
President General Tribune Building, New-York
City stating what Sunshine act acts will con-
sttute the initiation fee Copies OF the leaflets con-
tanning an account OF the origin and purpose OF
the society with constitution bylaws and Sum-
shine song. with music be secured by sending
FIVE cents to Theodore F. Seward No. 4s East
Fourteenth-st., New-York City The society Is
supported by voluntary contributions. All checks
should be made payable TO the President-GeneraL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

sleeves have gathered pufs AT the top, over ne
lower edge OF whi-h the material II applied In point
ed outline the wrists being shaped and trimmed 70
correspond. s,A
the skirt attractive combinations being possible.
All-over-lace. net corced or tucked taneta' laiS
with soft wool mixed fabrics. may have gimp
insertion. ruched or plain ribbon or applique en-
hroldery for decoration.
To make this waist for miss OF fourteen yearss
WILL require and threefourth YARDS OF ma'erai
Sor misses twelve fourteen and sixteen years old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
WHAT PENNSYLVANIA is DOING.

The April report OF Mrs 5. Bernstein. State presi-
dent Of Pennsylvania has been received. For want
OF space full copy OF the report cannot be given.
but thirty-slx members in special need OF cheer
have received sunshine tokens. while reading mat
ter and letters have been forwarded to many mem
bers outside OF the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
MEMORIAL TO MRS. ROGERS.

A London paper suggests a memorial TO Mrs.
Rogers stewardess OF the steamer Stella, which
was lost In March with great loss OF life AFTER
aiding the women passengers, TO the iast one. 70
secure life belts and take their places In the boat
she refused TO overcrowd II by entering herseif
and 30 went down with the ship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
vrU RTsT or EMMA WILLARD.

tea will be given by the Emma Willard AS
ISOLATION on Wednesday from until o'clock at
the Gardner School, No COZ Fifth-ave. An inter-
estng incident Of the afternoon Will be an ADDRESS
nv Mrs Russell Sage about the new bust or mrs
Emma Willard which In 10 be placed In the Capt.
tol az Albany The bust will be on exhibition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
SUNSHINE NEEDED.

In making a call for sunshine the President
General wishes those who desire TO respond 10 re-
member that It is not a new article that Is asked
for. but something which. having served It's ms,
sion Of comfort is now waiting to be passed on"
An invalid T S. s member in Home TOT IN
curables" who suffers from spinal trouble, VIII De
grateful for a square air cushion Any one having
an article Of this kind not in use will please notify
the office and the name and address OF the member
referred 10 will be forwarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

In spite Of the fact that many prominent women
are leaving the States TO attend the Quinquennal
In London II is expected that the Quaker City will
be well filled with delegates from prominent organi
cations all the country. Reduced rates have
been secured al the best hotels for those who do
not care to accept private entertainment, and the
corresponding secretary, Mrs. George " Kendrick
No 35N Barlng-st Philadelphia, will give all posi-
Bile Information that may be asked Of her before
Mov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
MOUNT VERNON NEWS.

A musical given on Tuesday evening in the
lecture-room OF the First Methodist Church, OF
Mount Vernon for the benefit OF the plano fund for
the church. Miss Elsie Van Dervoort. a contralto
singer conducted the Mendellsohn Ladies Quartet.
which furnished most OF the music The quartet
was assisted by Miss Edith Upplngton Porter. who
recited and by little Miss Gladys Erskine. who
sang. Mrs Mark d. Stiles was the accompanist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
MA Y

Now comes fair May, the fairest maid on ground,
Deck'd ali with dainties OF her seasons pride,
And throwing flowers out OF her lap around;
Cupids self about her hutters all In green.
dispenser.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
WHO WANTS .MAc1AREN MFE CREEpY,

The Rev. Samuel T. Carter. Editor and proprietor
OF The Church Union" offers. through the Don't
Worry T S s. Branch. 10 give a number OF copies
OF the "Maclaren Life Creed to shut-in members OF
the society. II is published in three forms The
first is in the shape OF easel 10 stand on table
or a desk This is printed in Illuminated text with
a fine portrait OF Ian Maclaren in one corner The
second form is large card in Illuminated text
without the portraiD to hang on the wall, and the
third kind is still larger wall card in plain black
letters The creed reads follows
Il believe in the FatherhoOd Of God. believe In
the words OF Jesus | believe in the clean heart.
believe in the unworldly life. I believe in the be-
attitudes. promise to trust God and follow Christ
10 forgive my enemies and TO seek after the right
eousness OF Cod .
Those who wish TO avail themselves Of this offer
NAV address Church Union" No. is Wall-st.. New
York" nclosing a two-cent stamp for postage. and
designating which form OF the creed they prefer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

The members OF the Mystery Whist Club. OF
Mount Vernon. went In body TO City Island on
Friday evening where they had Informal dance
and n supper Those who attended Miss Bees
sic Breck Miss Catherine Ives. Miss Rita Scabod
Miss Elsie Onanstein, Miss Julia Fish, Miss Metz.
Miss Sadie Simpson, Miss Conover. Miss Hubbell.
Clifford Lord Howard Hull Mr. Nelson James
Simpson Clarence Thalimer, Mr. Best and Walter
T1chbOurne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Mrs Milton Sutherland. artist T. S. S. mem
Der residing at Chatham Center. n. Y, will be
made happy II some member will kindly send her
some art studies OF landscapes. fruit OF mowers
She will them II requested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF MISSES
DRAPED WAIST NO 1861 FOR COT
pom AND 10 CENTS

GRAY cashmere is here prettIy associated with
grayish green satin. tiny satin buttons and SILK
passementerie forming the attractive decoration
Satin ribbon In the shade is used for the crush
belt that is prettily bowed at the left side. The
waist is arranged TO close in front the Innings In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Mrs. s. r Jaeger. Of The Evergreens, West
hampton Long Island. would like the directions for
knitting an afghan In Roman stripes. especially the
number OF stitches required on the needle for a
stripe about four inches wide VIII some member
kindly send Mrs Jaeger the desired information?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Every field is like an open book: every painted
flower hath a lesson written on It's leaves.-(Mrs-
Rarh a,f id
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Mrs. NJ. E. McClary. president OF the T. s. s.
branch at Malone y. Y. reports forty-three new
members and acknowledges l26 gifts which have
been distributed among T. s. s. members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Miss Grace Hackett, Box 500 Putnam N. Y. q
T s. s. member suffering with rheumatism In hei
feet will be glad TO receive pair OF partly worn
shoes slippers. size No g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Let US go forth. and resolutely dare
With sweat OF brow TO toll our little day,
And II tear fall on the task OF care
In memory Of those spring hours pass'd av><y
Brush II not by!
Our hearts to God, 10 brother men
And labor blessing. prayer, and then
To these sign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
BOOKS FOR ALL TASTES.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF THE UPPER
WEST SIDE
MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
THOUSAND BOOKS TO WHICH THE
PUBLIC HAS ACCESS FREE OF
CHARGE-ALL THE WORKS
OF ALL THE GOOD

"A blessed companion is book said Doug
las Jerrold, and II that is granted. then man.
woman or child who lives on the upper West
Side need ever be companionless. for II is safe to
say that in the ten or eleven public libraries
which scattered between F1fty-seventh-st
and Harlem. west OF Eghth-ave, there at
least three hundred and fifty thousand books to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Mrs Lucy A Norton. OF No 6s Portand-st.. Provi-
dence r. L. will be glad to receive letters from
T S s. members She is a great invalid and life
would be less dreary II sunshine could reach her In
the manner asked for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

-, libraries in that highly favored portion OF the
| city but II Is enough TO prove that no west
| slider need come under the ban OF Southey VINO
advised all the world to beware OF man OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Charles A. Hetzal. n prominent member in the
City Club OF Mount Vernon. lately offered a hand
some ball as a prize TO the woman who should be
tho winner in a bowling contest to be arranged by
the Woman's Bowling Club the contest TO be
played In the alleys OF the city club The prize
was secured by Miss Harriet LOOMS OF Mount
Vernon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Mrs Theron Edwards Parsons send postofic
order for g. her monthly contribution to the en-
dowment fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08

Miss Kellogg. manager OF large dancing class
Of children gave a reception to close the
Tuesday afternoon at the city Club hall. The chill
dren were prettily dressed. and their dancing was
much admired Several new and intricate steps
were introduced.
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