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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
TEACHERS OF RICHMOND AND THE NAHUM
,su, HIS HELP TO GET THEIR PAY-PRoMTsE 1t
INSUFFICIENT MONEY HAS BEEN rHo-
v1pEp 1T WILL BE REMEDIED a
NEXT THURSDAY.

Several of the teachers OF public schools IN tns
Borough Of Richmond called on the Mayor NJ the
CITY Hall Yesterday and asked him TO do something
TO help the teachers in that part Of the city get
their pay. 81 ffr-
The Mayor said something was wrong because inc
school budget for this year s29557o. while II was
only 1852. 562 before consolidation The teachers ex-
nIaired that three new high schools had been
built and the number OF teachers increased ana
that the salaries had not been raised while many
had been reduced
The Mayor said that the salaries Of janitors had
been raised and the teachers answered that hereto
fore the jantors got only few hundred collars
for their work. but now the charter requires that
they give their undivided attention TO the schoois'
and therefore the salaries had TO be raised
I'VE ought 10 get rid of all the SUPERVISORS OK
sneciaI branches said the Mayor.
1--WE have only one in Richmond repned FIN.
c,pai Driscoll who added that his own salary had
The Mayor said that there would be a meeting
NJ the Board Of Estimate next Thursday. II IL
were then shown that insufficient money hao oesp
rrovided TO carry the mandatory provisions OF
The Ahearn law the Board would supply the de-
iciency II not he did not know that anything
ha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
NO MEET JN WHITTIER'S HOME.

The Whittier Home Association OF Massachusetts
will meet to-day at Amesbury' Mass "hefe " ,','-
-. ia home &c located and will gather in the
oo-o IN which "snowbound" was written to ceie-
hrate the anniversary OF the poets birthday John
creenleaf Whittiers birthday occurs December /"
b+ as the date falls on Sunday this year the cele-
bration will be held to-day.
The members of the association ana the IhVi'eu
re room where It writer, ana the exercises
Iii include addresses by prominent speakers
VII go Hons narts Of the country. Mrs. Donald
Nj IAN regent of the NewYOrk City Chapter OF
the Daughters Of the American ReVoiutioh' hlS
I'm Inviied 10 deliver an address
oe Tba ASSOCIATION was formed for the purpose or
IIec-,.ine the home OF the famous poet and gain
preser Iics Connected with his life and works
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
TWO NEW BRANCHES.

The Happy Thought Club Is new junior l. .. D
branch formed In Louisville KY" with Helen
Gordon aged sixteen, president The other
members are Mary Cassidy Birdie DeitZinan'
Maria Mcbride Mamie and Lulu Cato, Julia NJ
u,uio+t MARGARET Gordon Gertrude NJ. CHM. and
Rose j. Jones. 49,
Another new branch, No. q Of East orange n
j.. has been duly organized by Mrs W. l.. starr
the State president. Mrs. Emma Kari Mccoy S., Is
nresident and the new organization Is TO be known
as the Alden branch. There are already ABOUT
thirty members interested. ,., -. .ho
Tbis branch expects to hold a musical at the
parl1 Hotel in Orange the latter part OF January,
for the benefit Of Sunshine work , MIS- Mary
member OF this branch. She has brought
sunshine to many hearts in the last elght years years
Nv establishing the bar In her hotel rms nrducH
yin also contribute to the Caldwell prison library
Mrs Efne Pease. Of Crab Orchard, NePPo Is
denly grateful for all comforting letters she re-
ceiyed from r S. S. members after the death OF
bor mother in October She Acknowledges tne
nv, NJ much reading matter. which has been
'nassed on to others in her vicinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.

The following contributions reached the office yes
terday: Four books from Mrs. Theodore F. Seward;
a pair of eyeglasses. embroidered medicine glass
cover silk pieces, picture cards, four books,
pair OF silg stockings. and blotters from MISS
Josephine Gorham; reading matter from Mrs
Barker: six rough rider pen wpers from MISS
King; two books two calendars for 1900, Christmas
cards and booklets without name; CHRIST
mas cards and booklets from Mrs W. A. Howell
six Christmas cards and two books from Mrs &
A Crane: two work bags two pairs OF mittens
three needebooks seven pin cushions, and one
sachet bag from Mrs. Eliza Hendricks, elghty-t9ur
wears old: booklets cards, and chintz, from r H.
as dues for 1900; hand warmer from Miss Mabel
Telford a work bag sachet. two pin cushions ana
Christmas cards from Mrs Eliza DAVIS: a scrap
book from John Baker; a box containing Two peau-
tiful dolls, cancelled stamps. two stocking pags
a whis< broom holder, pin ball. scrap pictures ana
writing tablet from Mrs. c. L. Hendrickson Dox
containing five pen wipers. two pair Of mlttens one
hin cushion pretty doll two pair OF knitted rsns'
hhree buster bags and a dolls chair. from Mrs
And Miss e. NJ Crosley; a pin cushion; WASH
cloth and cake OF soap neatly tied with rlpDon anu
a set OF blocks from Marguerite shannon
The seven pairs OF mttens sent 10 Uncle Dan
Westover's branch at Evans Col. by Mrs Adah
Holcomb. Of Connecticut, will go on the Sunshine
christmas tree and make glad some poor boys
when the extremely cold weather comes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
PASCAL INSTITUTE EAR.

Among the guests yesterday at the Pascal lnsu.
tute fair were Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp presioenl 0,
the New-York State Division Of the T. 5 D. ana
NJ. Iennie June Croy. A number OF chapters OF
Tho sunshine Society were represented. On table
set apart for T. g. s. gifts were many contributions
for the Sunshine Society. which will be forwarded
70 the general office. Pupils from Mrs Hazen
and Mrs Gardner's schools were also present MISS
Daisy Edmonds and Miss Eloise Lent poured 'ed-
Mrs George A. Westcott president Oh 'ne
dor hamilton Woman's Relief Corps, has displayed
much interest in the falr ~, .,,a % cha In
Several garments made by the pupi,S h pa nf or
stitute have been sold and large huiHoeI VI vi
ders have been taken. - -. 49, ,nst,tute No
,-e ne nI - ton-ave will close this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
ANSWER FROM DIR. PURVES TO-DAY.
FIFTH AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EXPECTS
To HEAR FROM HIM ABOUT ITS CALL.

FIFTH AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EXPEcHS
TO HEAR FROM HIM ABOUT ITS CALL.
A definite reply is expected to-day from the Res-
DR. George T. Purves. pastor Of the First Presoy-
terrain Church Of Princeton with reference 10 tho
call which was extended to him about week asS
by a committee from the Fifth Avenue Prespy-
terian Church OF this city. The members OK the
Pulpit Committee OF the church were absolutely
non-committal yesterday. They are apparently ex-
pecting a favorable answer from DIT furVes' as
some OF the committee have seen the princeton
nreacher since the call extended ana they
heard nothing to discourage their hope that no
would see his way clear to becoming Dr. Johh
Halls successor. 1t was said yesterday tha' LIZ.
purves would be assured OF as many assistant
nastors as he wants order to relieve him or tho
greater mart of the pastoral work. , ~,
A. the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Churcn, fres,-
dent Patton of Princeton University WI, preach preach
to-morrow morning and afternoon. Inc ,nrls',na.s
festival Of the Sunday school will be held on rI,-
day evening December % when Chaplain Cass ,t'
of the United States Navy, VIII SPEAK, anu 'A'''
Hector Hall Of Troy. Will sing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
FORTNIGHTLY HOP AT THE NAVY FARD'

The fortnightly hop held yesterday afternoon IN
,ha NAVY Yard was attended by the commandant OF
tho ward Rear Admiral j. W Philip This is the nrst
time that Admiral Philip has attended these hops
since assuming charge. Many Of the ohcers were
present at the hop. which was an informai araiI'
among them being Commander Chnord H. Yves"
senior aid; Captain Frank Wildes Lieu'snan' I'm
, II Nickels Commander H. n. Man.
nev fdeutenant Commander l.. C. Heiiner, lev
tenant Commander John T. Newton Liensr, mandsr
HiIiam swift Lieutenant Commander Jona HSD-
Iaru; Co ~ IT sherman and Commander Henry w.
nam The music for the dancing was supplied ny
tha Navy Yard Band.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
AN nm CURIOSITY SALE.

,rbo Women's Auxiliary Society OF ST Mark
tzo.uital Is holding old curiosity sale OF articles
contributed by friends Of the institution. Inc SAFE
-, ,trua to-day and tomorrow. The value Of
"" .oaI estate owned by ST. Marks Hospital was
sroatIv increased last year by the purchase OF an
Adjoining property. and the manasement was able
.o occommodate number of the sick soldiers from
CUBA, the wear ended March ]. 1899. there were
DUH is6 naticnts treated and 254 out patients
rePoIttI nth medicines and treated grdtui0uslY,
snPgpi'Ih osnitaI days OF treatment were given 10
LIZ naDle to pay anythins and Log hospital
PPs yvere devoted 10 patients VINO couiu pay ohS
nsgt of the lowest rate charged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
SITE SECURED FOR HORACE MANN SCHOOL

The effort to raise fund OF 100000 for the pur
chase OF site for new building for the Horace
Mann School on the east side Of Broadway. be-
tween Observation-Disclosures and e-hun-
dred -and-twenty-first SITS. has proved successful
Miss Grace Dodge, treasurer OF Teachers Col
lege announced that fact yesterday John ID.
Rockefeller promised $4,000 on condition that an
other $4,000 be raised before January l. The other
subscribers are: William +. Dodge, 5000: d.
Wills James 5000: James Speyer, 5000; Seth Low
s. OO0 a Western woman, 5000; Charles w. Hark-
ness 5000; b. Talbot $1,000; b. Hyde. $1,000; an
other man. 1000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
WASHINGTON E. CONNOR AND SUGAR

Considerable comment was excited on the STOCK
exchange Yesterday because Of the appearance on
the eoor of washington L. Connor 1t was MI
Corror,s first appearance in the Board Room In
more than ten years. He was conspicuous hsure
-d IN. sugar post and 1t is noteworthy that
arouhu 80 ne appeared stock took a jump or
somethng Ike four points. Although ne would not
SUI sni, a. Mr. Conner, II rumor Is 10 be beleved,
auiss ling for some powerful out OF town inter-
s %as Mr. Conner has been a member OF the FIX
change since lS1l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
FIVE CENTS A DAY ONLY.

-. orou,5 81 interested spectators gathers outside
49,. no,ines In front OF Grace Church close every
rnorn,ng when the children OF the day nursery IN
their pink and blue caps and sacks troop out LOT
their exercise Fifteen or twenty OF these niue
ones are left at the nursery every DAY by marc
Urorkinq mothers. who are served with Tea "Ien
tbev return at p. m. fee OF hVe cents oay
ia ohnroed for the attendance OF each chlIo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

800, r.u,,on and reception OF the Womens Philhar
mo1c society OF New-York in Rooms Nos s2s ana
500 Carnegie Hall. 4;So p. m
r-st concert by the Womens String Orchestra society III
ths Waldorf-Astoria. p. M
lecture in course on Everyday Law o ins
Hancock-st.. Brooklyn. s p. M Subject The Trans
Se- on Personal Property"
p..s,,e nv Nrs Annie Arnoux Haxtun entitled From
pys-noi,h Rock 10 the Revolution at the home or
Ns Arnold Guyot Dana No. 40 Columbia Heights
brooklyn. $3.50 p m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

1t is stated no less authority than that OF
Secretary of State John T. McDonough that man
may under the laws of New-York live in the State
which Mormons call plurality" II mans wife
deserts him and he cannot discover her where
abouts for a period OF five years he Is at liberty TO
marry again without recourse TO the divorce courts
II his second wife deserts him for five years he
may take a third wife And so on. II the recreant
wives or any Of them choose to return TO the
muchly married man there is no law in the
statute TO prevent their doing so. and they actually
remain his wives until their marriages are formally
annulled. - -, -
Mr. McDonough does not say whether or not the
law applied in the way 10 women whose hus-
bands them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

The reason given for opposing dele
gates to the National Convention of the Prohibition
party In 1900 by members OF the National Commit
tee which met in Chicago this week. is that the
party leaders want 10 get the Prohibition party on
a basis Of practical politics. This, they say
not be done while women, who have no votes in
elections, permitted TO be part OF conven-
lions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

trimmings OF narrow
green ribbon and fiat
blue braid. 1t is mounted
on a close fitting lining,
which opens In the cen
tire front. The back Ats
smoothly across t h e
shoulders, having the
slight fulness at the
waist arranged in small
pleats.
Venetian cloth. fancy
cheviot, cashmere or
French flannel would be
appropriate materials
for this dressy waist.
with trimmings OF vel
vet. gimp and ribbon. or
1t may be finished with
y a bias band OF the ma
Sterial. machine stitched.
producing a sty lis h
tailor effect.
To make this shirt
nInA fnr a MIA ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
Sunshine HELPERS.

Besides those already announced who are willing
10 give personal service in Sunshine work oHers
~ aid have come from Mrs. Bertha Roberts one
~ he Roa rd of Directors Miss Josephine tGorndlI
and Mrs H. l.. Murray. Mrs Iheodore SeWAru
NH work for Sunshine all day Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

The principal social incident last night was the
first OF the Friday evening dances at Sherrys'
set of dances which has all along been mentioned
as belonging to Mrs. Benjamin 5. Church Ihere
was a splendid attendance, and the entertainment
was a great success in every way. The young peo-
pie and their guests were received by Mrs. John d.
Bowers, Mrs. Benjamin s. Church. Mrs. George
Schieffen, Mrs. Henry r. Beekman. Mrs John
ClarksOn Jay and Mrs Edward Curtis. The COM
mittee Of men recently appointed to assist the
patronesses, to be known the Executive Com
mittee was also on hand to see TO the comfort OF
the young people. The committees chairman is
James Montgomery Strong whose aids are James
r. Pierson, Ashton De Peyster. Nathan Lord. Au-
gustus F. Ireland Lawrence Atterbury. Walcott
Robbins, Arthur Slade and John Van Schalck Cd
Gle jr. The cotillon begun shortly after 10
o'clock Alexander NJ MADDEN leading with Miss
Harriet Delaheld The favors were fancy Japanese
fans and toy manikins. Some of the dancers were
Miss Angelica Church. Miss Walker, Miss Mar
guerite Walker, the Misses De Peyster. Miss Mar
guerite Chaplin Miss Caroline Greene, of Eliza
beth, \. j.. Miss Mason. Of Newport, Miss Ell
eanora Anderson. Miss Alberta Sturgis, Miss Henri
cite Wright, whose engagement was announced
few days ago to Count Mercati, Of Greece; Miss
Mildred Barnes Miss Daisy Bartholomew, Miss
Julia Pearson. +. Raymond Lefferts, Ferguson
Cooper Arthur Goadby, Roland Holt. George
Slade. the Messrs. Jewett, Ensigns Walter r.
Gherardi and Evion J. Wadhams, of the United
States Navy. and III. p Walker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
u e r. U. CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON.

Chicago. Dec l5-The officers OF the National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union have decided
on washington. d. c.. as the place for the next
conventions The convention will open on November
30 1900 Urgent requests for the convention came
from Milwaukee. Indianapolis and Ptttsburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

A fair under the direction of the Army Nurse AS
ISOLATION is being held in Lorimer Hall. fremont
Temple, Boston, for the benefit Of the aged. in
firm and dependent nurses OF the Civil War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
EACH IN HIS OWN TONGUE.

EACH IN HIS OWN TONGUE.
A fire mist and planet,
A crystal and a CELL
A jellyfsh and saurian, ,r
And caves where the cave men DWELL
Then sense Of law and beauty,
And face turned from the clod-
Some call IL Evolution,
And others call II God.
A haze on the far horizon
The infinite, tender sky
The ripe rich tint of the cornhelds,
And the wild geese sailing high;
And all over upland and loWland
The charm Of the golden-rod-
Some of us call II Autumn,
And others call 1t God
Like tides on a crescent sea beach
When the moon is new and thin
Into our hearts high yearnings
Come yelling and surgng in
Come from the mystic ocean,
Whose rim no foot has trod-
Some of us call 1t longing
And others call IL GOD.
picket frozen on duty
mother starved from her brood
Socrates drinking the hemlock'
And Jesus on the rood
And millions who. humble and raneless'
The straight, hard pathway trod-
Some call II Conservation,
And others call 1t God.
William Herbert Carruth, In New-England Mag
zine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Seven twenty dollar gold pieces were distributed
to as many servants who had done faithful work
for their employers by the German Housewives
Society Wednesday. 9H. $50
Sewing darning. repairing copying. serving at
teas. cleaning silver and "passe partouting' are
among the services offered byothe exchange bureau
OF the College Christian Association at wellesley,
the object OF which is to help students to help
themselves.
The fact that the of N3 was made on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

Miss Belle Fleming OF Paus Valley, Ind T.. has
been admitted to practise law at the bar Of the
United States Court OF the Northern District Of
that Territory. Miss Fleming is only seventeen
years old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

Public education in this State cost $2S O52,so last
year. which was a decrease of Si22SSl over the
previous years expenditures The salaries paid to
teachers amounted to sl64Sisi6 81 534,51 Of which
was expended in city schools and sis6OO75 in coun-
try districts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

Coming out receptions will be given this afternoon
by Mrs. David Mcclure at her home. No. % West
Forty -nnth-st to introduce her daughter Miss
Katharine F. Mcclure and by Mrs. Spencer Aldrich.
Of No. 27l West Seventysecond-st., to present her
daughter. Miss Aldrich. Miss Alice Van Doren Rip
ley will be introduced at a reception to be given In
her honor by her mother, Mrs Edward Hastings
Ripley, at her home, No. IS Park-ave. Mrs. Karl
Schefer, Of No. 40 West Thrty-seventh-st. will
Introduce her daughter at afternoon tea and
Mrs: John H. Screven. Of No 40 West Thirty
ninth-st., will give a reception in honor of Miss
Turnbull Receptions will also be given by Mrs.
Charles e. Sprdgue at her home. No: 116 West
Seventy-ffth-st.; by Mrs. Henry Bramble Wilson
at her home, No. 81 West Eighty-sxth-st and by
Mrs. Henry W. Schmidt and Miss Schmidt of No
"a East Eightieth-st Mrs. William Allen Jenner
will introduce her youngest daughter Miss Anna
Josephine Jenner, this afternoon at her home, No
125 East Sixtieth-st
The marriage of Miss Sadie S. Book to Lester W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

guesses Of the name OF Mrs Ceveand's doll al
the recent Catholic fair in Princeton. n j.. as.
the plan a trial at numerous other fairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

fourteen years will require one and one-half yards
- onateraI forty-four inches wide. The pattern
No TS3S is cut I'm sizes for misses twelve, four
teen and sixteen years OF age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

schools, Fairgrounds and recreation piers, WHICH
fhe settlement workers, men and women nave DENT
their energies to secure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

1.r,o tone crystalline novelty in blue and green
- hosar for this stylish shirt waist. with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF MISSES
FANCY SHIRT WAIST, NO 1888, FOR
COUPON AND 10 CENTS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
SOLDIER BOYS IN AFRICA.
THE GREAT INTEREST FELT BY WOMEN
IN ENGLAND CANADA AND THE
UNITED STATES.

THE COLORADO WOMAN WHO SUGGESTED
THE tIOaprrAr ctIrp MAINE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
THE CHRISTMAS MATINEE.

Applications for seats for the T. S. S. Christmas
entertainment were received at headquarters yes
terday from the Misses K. and A. Frank. MIS-. r.
B. Caldwell Miss Mildred Reid. Mrs. Young. Mrs.
Moran Miss Granger. Miss Marlel Miss WepSter'
Mrs March Mrs l.. Hess. Mrs: Duclus Stanton
Mrs J. j. Cisco. Mrs. Harris Lyons, Mrs cor
neIia Stewart Robinson, Mrs. J. Mailer, Mrs.
S Eddy Mrs Clarence Burns, Mrs, Niver, Mrs; r..
Allen Mrs Crepe, Miss A. Phillips, MISS AN
Hatten Henry NJ Orme and Mrs. William Walker;
The tickets ordered were all mailed last night II
any one who has left money at the ONCE does not
receive tickets to-day, will he please notify the
President General?
Reserved orchestra seats are 80 cents and balcony
seats % cents. TWO boxes remain unsold. Tickets
may he obtained at the Sunshine headquarters
Tribune Building or by addressing the following
members of the Entertainment Committee Mrs
NJ NJ Painter No It's Remsen-st., Brooklyn; Mrs
~ E. C. Furman, No 121 HoOper-st. Brooklyn, or
Mrs f. A. futile. No l31 Lexington-aVe'' New
York City. .,..
For any who have not seen the previous notices
It is stated that Christmas matinee under the
auspices OF the international Tribune sunshine
Society will be given by Nine. Mountford. OF
Jerusalem, at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, on the
afternoon of December 2S beginning at O'Clock
Applications for tickets coming in rapidly; ana
those DESTROYS of securing the pest seats shouiu
not delay their acquisitions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

Mr.. and Lady Elizabeth Darlington Smith are
going 10 South Africa soon. Lady Elizabeth is the
oldest daughter OF the Earl and Countess OF Elgin
She with her two sisters went with her parents
10 India while she was yet schoolgirl. during her
fathers viceroyalty. She made her debut at Simlai
India. In 1895 and married to Mr.. Smith. LORD
Elgn's private secretary. in that city In 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

Working for the soldiers in the field and their
families at home and saying goodby to those who
are starting for the seat OF war in South Africa
occupy the full time of London people. A concert
In aid of the families of the Irish soldiers In South
Africa occurred In the Antent Concert Rooms,
London recently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

The marriage Of Miss Sadie S. Book to Lester ".
Samuels will take place at the Tuxedo on wednes-
day evening next December 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

. IIIdh" tIIIo 'IIiI
waist for a miss Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

Many OF the nurses who went TO SCUM Ai''ca
with the Canadian troops members OF well
known families In Canada The head nurse is the
Youngest sister OF Joseph Pope Under Secretary or
State Another of the nurses is the daughter or
Judge Forbes. of Halifax
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04

A strong-minded woman, albeit she
looked it not, moved into q rather
lonely suburb and the house was top
sy-turvy from the moving. On the
second night the strong minded wom-
an was awakened by the light of a
dark lantern shining into her face
from the hand of burglar. 1t was
the last straw, and she sat up in bed
and exclaimed with vexaticn: "Well,
if you can find anything in this house
you're welcome to it; it's more than /
can do" The burglar snapped down
the slide of his lantern. "Good-
night" he said, and left the house
without touching thing. New York
Commercial Advertiser.