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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
srrnYING TIE CITTs FISTORY.

founded bv Mrs. Robert Able. has arranged many
nleasant excursions for children TO historic places
IN almost every pleasant day parties Of little folks
nom schools. settlements, missions etc may be
sesn visiting Fraunces' Tavern. McGowan's Pass
and Fort Washington The Museum Of Natural His
torv is visited for the Indian relics and classes
make pilgrimages to 81 Marks ST. Pauls and
TRINITY as well 10 the Historical Society Ii
brary. the Aston and the Lenox.
There are many classes held every week in va
r,ous parts OF Manhattan. Brooklyn and The Bronx
This year the work OF the City History Club has
so increased that In connection with the League for
toii,tcaI Education the club is issuing a paper
sCivics" which contains accounts OF the work
and the programme for the month. The various
tained an the cubrooms. No. q West Forty
h-sf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
A CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINNENT.
PUPILS CELEBRATE IN EAST ORANGE

PUPILS CELEBRATE IN EAST ORANGE.
Miss Underhills school. in East Orange n. j..
closed for the holidays with a Christmas celebra-
ton. The gymnasium where the exercises were
held was decorated with holly and evergreens
and with the Christmas work Of the primary and
Kindergarten departments. The programme con-
sisted Of Christmas carols. songs and recitations
from the younger children. and Rotations In
French and German by students in the language
classes. The college preparatory department pre-
sented their regular literary work, taken from
Shakespeare Tennyson and Dickens
Among the Rotations OF the Junior scholars,
Tiny Tim" given by Rebecca Ambrose; "Ha-
watha's Childhood Elmina Ambrose and the
Red Riding Hood" Of Whittier. by Elizabeth
Rags showed that the children had been trained
10 ap 1reciate the best in literature. James Elms
dressed In a Roman toga. acclaimed Christmas
When Pompey Was Boy. from the current st
Nicholas" with so much humOr that all felt how
forlorn II must have been 10 live before Christmas
Miss Emma Condi: recited for the school Dukes
Christmas" by Ruth McEnery Stuart, and the en-
tertainmCnt closed with carols ana games Inc
school will reopen January
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
JUSTICE FOR THE POOR
THREE NEW BRANCHES OF THE LEGAL
AID SOCIETY.
THE SPECIAL WORK OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY
COMSnTTEE-RELIGIOUs oRGANIzA-
TONS INTERESTED

TIONS
The president, Arthur v Briesen and Board Of
Directors Of the Legal Aid Society have established
three branch Offices in order to make Il more con-
venent for the poor and oppressed who need the
assistance OF the society.
The Seamen's Branch at No "A Pke-st. is in
charge OF Assistant Attorney Clark H. Abbott 1t
is expected that the injustice suffered by at
the hands Of INSCRIPTIONS shippers and boarding
house keepers will soon be thing Of the past
Through the cooperation OF the University Set
Element Society at No. 81 Rivington-st.. another
branch was opened recently F. A. stroh Is the at
torney in charge. Owing to the location OF this
branch in the thicky populated East Side. many
who work for wages will be able 10 bring their
grievances the notice Of the society without loss
OF time expense.
The third branch is the creation Of the women
who members Of the Legal Aid Society, and
who have started a committee known as the
Ladies' Auxiliary Committee Mrs Louise waring.
chairman. It is called the United Chart s Branch.
and Is located at the United Charities Building,
Twenty-second-st and Fourth-sve. This branch
has threefod purpose: To he IN touch with the
Ino1e nartioi,Iarys in v,birb wansp are interested
or in W5icb Women haze 10 MAKE eonpiaints. 70
agitate among friends for an ipGgeased
and firmly secured.
and it is regarded as the most important Of all the
branches Of the society. .lr.
Broadway. in charge OF Carl L. Schurz the prin-
cipal attorney, who directs all htgatons that be-
come necessary and who has supervision Of all the
The object OF the society is to give 10 the poor
ignorant and helpless legal advice and legal service
IN all where they seem 10 have suffered injus
tce at the hands OF others II does not take charge
to pay lawyer. II desires the cooperation Of all
charita bic ORGANIZATIONS and religious bodies Of all
denominations which have the happiness Of the
poor and helpless at heart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

The daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius van
derbilt jr. born to them Last September was
chrstened yesterday afternoon. the ceremony oelhs
performed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Nanderoi''
No cos Fifth-ave The Rev. DR. John wesley
the ceremony. The child was baptized Grace WI
son This is the second child born to Mr. ana M ~.
Vanderbilt The first, boy was na 1b,I tor ma
grandfather the late Cornelius NanderolIt anu
was baptized IN 9s chaPs Of " S
of large gathering Of relatives or outsiders
Tuxedo Park the retreat Of the weary and
haven for those who prefer wholesome country
comfort has among its visitors this week Mr. and
Mrs Pierre Lorillard jr, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B.
Alexander. Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Breese smith
Mr. and Mrs Fred Tams Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
NJ and Mrs NJ M and Mrs chare
ffivingston HYDE, Mr and Mrs. Richard Mortimer,
Clarence Ga S Gary Mr. and Mrs F; A. sq0w Mrs A
Mason Jones James W Gerard jr Philip. Allen,
MIS- ME- a GeorSe Baker The usual New Years dance
Eve -'''
The wedding Of Miss Cecil Miles. daughter OF
General and Mrs. Nelson A. Miles TO Captain sam
uel A Reber, OF the United States Army. VIII take
place In ST. Johns Protestant Episcopal Church.
Washington. at noon on Wednesday. January TO-
Miss Miles has chosen Miss Anna Hoyt. Of this
city TO De her maid Of honor, and 70 be her
bridesmaids she has chosen the bridegrooms sister
this city; Miss Lowery and Miss Deering, Of Wash
ington Miss Jessie Garry, Of Baltimore, and Miss
Sherman. OF Cleveland. The bridegrooms brother
Max Reoer W! be best man and ? T. sherman
Of this city. l.. Patterson, Of Philadelphia colonel
Michler. Captain Montgomery Macomb. Captain
Squire AMI Captain T. B. Mott will serve as ushers
4 large reception will follow the ceremony.
Christmas dances will be given tonight by Mrs
Arson Phelps Stokes. at her home. No. 22s Madi-
son-ave,i and Mrs. Fachiri at her home No a, ~
West Fifty-elghth-st. At Delmonlcos there Will
be another Of the De Coverley dances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
AT THE JAPANESE COURT.
CALIFORNIA GIRL SOON TO BECOME A
RESIDENT OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE.

CALIFORNIA GIRL SOON TO BECOME A
RESIDENT OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE.
It is predicted by that Miss Katherine GIL
bert the California girl who recently married Baron
Yoshikawa OF the Mikado's palace Japan. will he
confronted with many hard lessons in social rules
regulations and requirements when she arrives
her new home. It is reported that the Baroness
Sannoniya. wife Of the Court Chamberlain, herself
an English woman. will instruct her in court ell
quette.
The Empress is kind 10 foreigners and to the
women OF the foreign legations. She is broad mind
ed and philanthropic and is especially interested in
the intellectual advancement Of Japanese women.
Mrs Coombs. wife OF the American Minister 10
Japan. as a member OF the official family. was
presented to the Empress and has given some in
teresting facts regarding life in the imperial palace.
The Empress" she said in a receN letter. wore
when met her gorgeous robe six months be-
hind the fashion and a number Of her ladies'
before. when the edict was first published that
European clothes were 70 be worn official days.
The Japanese women wear their native costume at
all other times
When l first went TO Japan expected 10 sit on
the floor and sip tea ike a Gesha girl. but tho
polite japanese tries 10 treat the foreigner after
his custom whether he will Mix and
always ready for the served TO foreigners 1t is
almost impossible when one is In Japan 70 do the
Japanese do. because In their overanXety 70 please
they almost force upon one home customs.
AT the diplomatic dinners invariably find
French dishes and European service"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF wOMANS
CIRCULAR SKIRT WITH BOX PLEAr
IN BACK. No 1884 FOR COU-
pom AND 10 CENTS.

It is generally understood that plaids. especially
the large paids that are this season, show of
10 better advantage when made up on the bias IN
circular skirt The illustration gives model skirt
designed principally for plaid materials. The upper
part is sheath fitting. but from the knee down the
skirt fares stylishy and falls In graceful folds
toward the back The single box pleat is applied
narrow al the waist line but flares toward the bot
tom where It trains slightly. Although designed
especially for plaid and for double faced materials
this model would be appropriate for chevtot.
carners hair homespun. Venetian. or any Of the
new novelty cloths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
STEEL RAILS AND SILK GOWNS.

professional shopper Of an original order IS
Mrs Reed OF Chicago. who began her work by
purchasing the usual purple and fine linen for
women living at a distance from large stores
Latterly she has enlarged her business TO Include
steel work and machine shops and makes a
speclaltv OF locomotives and railroad equipment
She has been appointed purchasing agent tor IN me
new Pacific and Northern Idaho Railroad COM
pany and buys tons OF steel rails, machinery ana
other railroad material She still buys Millinery
and spring gowns in addition 70 her other RESPONSE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
HAPTFU FTENJNG HIGH SCHOOL.

A project TO establish an uptown evening high
school exclusively for women has been submitted
10 the Manhattan School Board by the Board Of
superintendents. The new school will probably
open in October 1900 and It's location will be in one
OF the school buildings between One-hundred- and
hfteeDth-st and One-hundred nd-twenty st.
east OF Third-ave. It's course OF study Will be along
the lines OF the school already established In East
Twentieth-st. and will include literature, drawing,
physics chemistry. Latin. French. German and
higher mathematics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGED,

Mrs. William G. Choate. Of this city. sent ~ with
which to buy tickets for the Christmas entertain
ment for those who cannot afford them. and Miss
Alaphare Stuart of fremont. 50 cents for the same
purpose.
The 81 acknowledged in the paper Of December 2
without a name should have been acknowledged as
from Florence Wright, Of Ridgewood. y. ]. The
money put into the Sunshine Matinee Fund
ana eight tickets sent out 10 little children
for the Christmas exercises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
4 WORKING COMMITTEE.

Some one asked Miss Clara Barton, OF the Red
Cross. the other day the proper NUMBER lot
ANAL working committee Remembering how
often she had been compelled 70 do the Work OF
others in such circumstances she replied; g.,
"Three-if one is sick and another can't come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
On LIE GAZE OF HOTSE.

The usual Tuesday conference Of the Network
State Household Economic Association will be
omitted to-day and in It's place Mrs. s Henry
Dessau will give her second talk, Instructions
Trnon the care Of the House" at the rooms OF the
association Nos LIB and LIS Broadway. at
o'clock All interested in the work are cordially IN
VII n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
THE VARIETY THEATRES.

At Weber & Fields's Music Hall last night the
performance marked the twenty-frst year since
those TWO comedians began their stage career to-
gether a reception on the stage for the members
OF the company followed the performance. "Whirl-
I-Gig' and Barbara Fidgety" are still continued
at that house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
DENVER GIRL AN ARMY NURSE.

Miss Genevieve Wilson daughter OF a prominent
insurance man In Denver. is her way to
Manila to serve Army She has been
assigned TO the Eighth Army Corps Miss Wilson
II is said served with distinction Huntsville
Ala. and Charleston. s. c.. during the war with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT NEW PALACE.
HOW THE GERMAN IMPERIAL FAMILY
CELEBRATED THE HOLIDAY.


Berlin Dec 2j-Emperor William celebrated
Christmas in the usual manner at New Palace.
Potsdam. At o'clock he attended a
bescheerung given for the 1st Regimen OF ths
Guards At he dined with the imperial family.
after which there was bescheerung for the
members Of the imperial family and the Court
encourage There were seven trees for the chill
dren. graded in size according TO their ages.
that Of Princess Louise being very small A
large fine tree for the Emperor and Empress
had been cut from the adjacent Wild Park.
For the gentlemen and ladies Of the Court en-
tcurage a particularly handsome tree was pro-
vided.
on this latter tree hung numerous presents
Of humorous character. each reminding the
recipient, in teasing way, OF some untoward
event Of the year. Baron Won Mirbach, Chief
Court Marshal, received a contribution box In
chocolate, the alluson being 10 his work or
collecting money 70 build churches in Berlin.
This gift caused great laughter.
Upon all the trees and tables there were pres
ents Emperor William entered with keen en-
icvrnent into the humorous part or the celebra-
ton Of which he was himself the chief In
stlgator
Their Majesties attended church In the morn
ing. and in the early afternoon the whole I'M
perial family made up a sleghng party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

spafn her knowledge Of languages making her
an unusually valuable member OF her professlon
She was born in Marshall Mo, and went TO Colo
RADIO In 1881 After finishing the school course IN
Denver she sent abroad and studied n Ger
many and Switzerland for several years On re-
turning 10 Denver she was graduated as a nurse
from the St Luke's Hospital Training School
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
MUCH CHARITY IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia Dec. @.-Chrtstmas In this CRY WIZ
messed as never before the fruits Of charity. The
dastitutA received food and clothing. the sick had
medical attention and poor children were rendered
happy by gifts Of necessaries. sweetmeats and toys
A dinner for eight thousand persons was provided
by the Salvation Army. and baskets OF food were
distributed among poor families. The American
Volunteers furnished dinners in a similar way 10
about FIVE hundred poor children. and the Protestant
Episcopal City Mission fed about thousand In
dividuals other religious organizations and the
various sick diet kitchens took care OF large
number OF needy persons. The ChLdren's Christ
mas Club gave It's annual dinre r 70 thousand poor
bovs and girls and distributed toys among them.
Hospitals were remembered by the Flower Mission,
and the Childrens Aid Society distributed among
eight hundred children gifts OF hoocs scars Inlt-
tens handkerchiefs. gloves books etc The vari-
Gus ORGANIZATIONS were materially aided In their
work by the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

country The Halloways high wire acrobats and
tumblers, from the Empire; London also mace ACE
reests whirlwind dancers; the Beaumont sisters
Helen Marvin, the mimic; Marie Dressler, ano
Adele harrington Clivette. Mcbride and Goodricn.
Madge Fox Felix and Barry and John W. Ran
some were in the bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

At the Eden Musee series OF pictures Illus
trating the story Of Cinderella is pleasing feat
ure OF the holiday week programme. THIS Royal
Marionettes. the waxworks and the afternoon and
evening concerts provided additional entertainment
yesterday and will be continued throughout the
week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

r1strna. entertainment by the children Of the Hope
Mission School, in Chinatown. at No II Doyers-sL.
from until D. n.
lcal meeting Of the Professional Womsn's League at
the League House. No. 100 Broadway. p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

At Proctor's Twenty-thrd Street Theatre popu-
lar programme was given yesterday. Marshall P.
Wilder in a new monologue was one feature. and
others included Jennie Yeamans. Bertha Welby
and Master Welby. in "A Little Brick; Joe
% Hare. in "A Dream OF Paradise: Dick and
Alice McAvoy. Herbert and Willing. the kalatechno-
scope Anna Teresa Berger cornetist, and Maxwell
and Dudley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
EXPRESS co.'s EMPLOYEES GET IS EACH.

Cleveland Dec 25-Every empoye OF the Amer
lean Express Company throughout the country
to-day received check for s. as Christmas stft
from the company. circular accompanying the
In the performance Of duty AS the company oper-
ates between Maine and Oregon, there are sey-
eral thousand employees. II II estimated that the
aggregate sum Of the gift will reach $4,000 or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

The Hungarian Boys Band. consisting of forty
youthful instrumentalists. was at the head OF the
list at Proctor's Pleasure Palace yesterday. and
the other features included Press Eldrldge, Conway
and Leland, Alden and lille. the kalatechnoscope.
Mile. Flora. Barry and bannon and FARO and Nile.
Hllda. contortionists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
4 NEW YFAR's RECEPTION

Mrs. Charles Wilmer Wheeler and Miss wheeler
~ No 1le Lincoln Place. Brooklyn. have sent out
cards for a New Years reception. January 3. from
4 until o'clock D. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
CURFEW MOVEMENT ~ CHICAGO.
PLAN NOW IN FORCE IN SIX HUNDRED TOWNS.
WITH GREAT DIMNUTIoN OF CRIME.

PLAN NOW IN FORCE IN SIX HUNDRED TOWNS,
WITH GREAT DIAnNUTIoN OF CRIME.
Chicago. Dec. 3-Chicago in common with
number Of other cities, will have curfew law II
the plans OF Colonel Alexander Hogeland, the
originator OF the movement In this country. are
adopted Within month the promoter OF the
plan. the object OF which is 10 keep all children
under g responsible age off the street after dark
will campaign in this city He proposes
TO make public addresses and go before the Coun-
ell with the intention OF asking the body TO IN
dorse his project.
He said to-day OF the project:
! shall in few weeks place before the public
the advantage Of the curfew law in Chicago.
shall make speeches in public halls, and after
that explain the Aldermen the benefit that Will
ensue from such a law. Apart from rs senu-
mental feature the curfew law helps the cities in
which II is in force from a monetary point Of
view.
Il costs nothing TO enforce the law, which pro-
vdes for the ringing OF the curfew al O'Clock
In the evening from October until March, and at
9 o clock in all the other months Children under
fifteen. with the exception OF those who go TO
night school must stay of the street after the bell
In Lincoln. Neb., and since then my plan has been
put in force 400 towns in the United states. IL
is a law in many Of the large Western cities. and
an Eastern organization Will begin soon 10 agltate
the matter in that part OF the country. l have
letters from the officials OF OF the cities
among the youth Of the population has decreased
81 Der cent since the rule went into effect. To
keep the children off the streets has also tend
ency to reduce truancy in schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
CONvICTS IN A MINSTREL SHOW.
WARDEN JOHNSON RELIEVES THE GLOOM or

WARDEN JOHNSON RELIEVES THE GLOOM or
CHRISTMAS IN SING SING.
Christmas is a day generally dreaded among the
prisoners of Sing Sing Prison. and one in which the
men feel especially sorrowfuI because OF their i'm
prsonment This feeling. however. Warden John
son tried 10 drive away this year by providing
minstrel performance for the men. The perform
ance was given entirely by convicts and was a
credtable affair. elciting hearty applause and
laughter from the prisoners The performance
passed off without a hitch. and showed that the
months rehearsing which the men had had was
not in vain.
Before the Ministries the prisoners had received
their usual Christmas dinner OF chicken. biscuit
apples and cigars seventeen hundred POUNDS
OF poultry being consumed in the meal More than
convicts from outside friends. containing delca-
cies which they were allowed 70 enjoy IN their
cells IL did not take long for the convicts to
march so the Protestant chapel, over the mess hall
where the performance given. The chapel had
been converted into a veritabe theatre. The stage
every detail with drops. slides and curtain, all the
work Of prisoners. On either side OF the stage
were erected two boxes, upholstered and provided
with chairs for the use Of Warden Johnson and his
friends The entire performance was designed TO
be of the old fashioned burnt cork order, ana the
idea was carried in manner that exceeded
the expectations OF all The jokes were good and
the ballads and sentimental songs the latest The
clio was made up OF specialties by song and dance
artists each Of whom scored hits" The printed
programne did not contain the names or the per-
formers giving only their initials. Warden John.
his trouble in giving II Is highly appreciated by the
prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
MISS GOULD REMEMBERS THE CHILDREN.

The crippled children al Woody Crest the home
maintained at Tarrytown by Miss Helen NJ. Gould
awoke Yesterday morning with merry twinkle IN
their eyes. for IN the night their stockings had
been TANNED full OF good things. There were drums
horns engines and cars for the boys and dolls.
riaees ard candy for the girls II was day OF
merrnent for them. AT noon a turkey dinner was
served, and Miss Gould went up and with Miss
layers watched the delighted youngsters. The
CHRISTMAS tree was lighted Sunday evening. deco
rated with the choicest articles, which were dis
,~ihuted Yesterday Besides making the children
happy Miss Gould remembered all the men on her
place with gifts OF turkeys and money. She also
Helped many poor and needy families.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
The Tuesday Morning Musical leaders VIII give

a musical for the benefit Of the Alden Branch or
the Tribune Sunshine Society at the Park Hotel.
Orange. on Friday afternoon. January Is
These busy days for Mrs Bella Cook, or NO.
1872 Second-ave the Sunshine invalid who has
not left her bed for forty-three years Her little
room Is piled high with balls. dolls. wearing ap-
parel and things that will bring Christmas JOY TO
many an otherwise cherries life when she dis
tributes them to-rnnrrOW.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
IS s. CHRISTMAS RECITAL

Some seats in the parquet still remain unsold
for the Christmas matinee. and there are many
good ones TO be had In the second balcony, II one
does not object TO going up so high
Every ticket sold means not only two hours
enjoyment OF Nine Mountford's illustrated lecture.
but the price Of the ticket will carry sunshine 20
some else. .
The OF the Fifth Avenue Theatre Is given by
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Knowles.
Reserved orchestra seats are so cents and bal
cony seats o cents Tickets may be obtained by
sending 70 Sunshine Headquarters Tribune Build
ing or by addressing the following members OF the
Entertainment Committee: Mrs. NJ. NJ Painter,
No IT'S Remsen-st.. Brooklyn; Mrs. n E. {. Fur
man, No 12l Hooper-st., Brooklyn. or MIS- Z. A
Turtle No. lN Lexington-ave.. New-York City.