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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
ST. TINCENT'S GOLDEN JUBILEE.
NEW CHAPEL DEDICATED IN CELEBRA-
TON OF HOSPITALS FTFTIETH
ANNIVERSARY

The fftieth anniversary Of the founding OF St
Vincent's Hospital was celebrated yesterday by
the dedication Of the chapel. The walls. the
altar and the chancel OF the chapel which is
situated at the east end Of the wing of the build
ing recently constructed West Eleventh-st,
were blessed by Archbishop Corrigan at 10 o'clock
in the morning. This was followed by the regular
service at which Father O'Flynn Of ST. Josephs
Church was the ceebrant. Father McGuiney,
s j. was the deacon, Father Mulcahy the sub
deacon and Father Connolly the master OF cere-
monies. The sermon preached by Father
Halpin and the music sung by the choir OF Sisters
from Mount St. Vincent. Father Halpin IN his
sermon congratulated the Sisters the handsome
building which they had secured for the carrying
on OF the great work they are engaged in. Such
q building he said was truly one of Gods temples
Among those who present were Bishop
Farley Monsignor Mooney and Father Campbell
OF Fordham. and Father Murphy, OF ST. Francis
Xayiers Church. The chapel was designed by
sch!ekel the architect Of the building II is
Renaissance IN style. All OF the fittings and fur
nishings were gifts Of friends The three sanctuary
windows which designed by Miss Filling
hast represent respectively the Nativity, the
healing Of Jephthas daughter and the TWO
Marys at the tomb Of the Saviour. They
were the gift Of Mrs. Eugene Kelly The high altar
mother. There ten memorial windows, six
chapel. These windows are the work Of Mayer OF
Munich, and IN design harmonic with the furnish
ings OF the chapel and with another. In the
congregation were eX-Judge DAILY. Justice OBrien
and Charities Commissioner Keller. This after
noon there VIII be reception in the hospital build
Ing. from 10 o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
UNIFORM DIVORCE LAWS.
SAMUEL, W. Dixie COMMENTS ON THE FEAhs
OF BISHOP DOANE

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: see Bishop Doane IL reported az iea''he
that the adoption OF the suggested numOer Vi ee"
grounds OF divorce would act unfavoraoy upo"
the States which now have less NUMBER Ihis
fear rests on a misrepresentation OF the faets Al
mistake not the recommendation is go constructed
that ~ adopted no State shall have no other Una"
the causes prescribed. Any State may nave less
but not different ones. This plan leaves south
Co-orro New-York and New-Jersey free TO con-
,,rra their present systems. and any state tha'
chooses can reduce It's statutory causes for divorce
below the limit suggested BY the COMMISSION Vi"
Uniformity. ~,
Tho other measure proposed WILL II adopted ala
Neu,-york and other States in the maintenance OF
their strcter law For these provisions Will pre-
vent the courts OF State from granting ulFoir &c
FOR anv cause which IS not a ground OF divorce III
the State where the arose, unless the parties
were at the time OF the occurrence OF the cauS a.
residents within the State in which the suit Is
THE commissioners ! understand, do not WISH
these provisions 10 be enacted INTO tne la" r
winter for they desire the most thorough STUDY
and criticism I'm order that the measures De fnaue
as perfect as possible. Other proposals are IN
tended 10 check divorce TO nOn-resldents Dy ue-
before a divorce suit be entered Tor triai Al
ready the term OF residence has been raised 10 one
wear by Congress in all the Territories. ana Ill
several States that had three or six mon rs .
one or two points, though | think not III IS a
Measure - bear witness 10 the careful thorough
ness OF the work OF the Commission as well as to
its great value. SAN FL w. ~ ~ e..
for the Protection OF the Family
NeW-YOrk, Nov II. 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

Scott Key during the second war for independence.
has by general acceptance become the National
song and all the children united In singing H.
filing the room with the strains written by an
American patriot while the bombardment OF Fort
McHenry was in progress 1T has been aptly SAID
Of this song" said Miss Trafton. that ii was the
very child of battle. II was rocked by cannon IN
the cradle Of the deep. Its swaddllng clothes were
the Stars and Stripes its birth proclaimed. Its
coming was heralded by shot and shell, ana from
It's baptism Of fire Nation Of freemen clasped II 10
its bosom.
The photograph Of the monument erected TO the
memO-v of Francis Scott Key represents the
patriot when. by the first light OF dawn he saw the
stars and Stripes stin floating over the battements
Of McHenry and knew that the Americans had sue
cessfuly resisted the British forces The band that
circles the pedestal at his feet bears the nscTlp-
ton by the Dawns Early Light" and below.
Its the Star Spangled Banner
Tho children standing at the base or the monu-
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and by firing a salute noon. Victor De La Mon
tagne Earle, who has been secretary OF the society
continuously since It's formation. is a member OF
Columbia University and president OF the class
OF o.
The Children OF the Holland Danes gave an even
ing celebration in the home OF DR. Kiersted who is
the grandfather of the regent of the society Miss
Sara Bancker Trafton. The entertainment was OF q
festive order. and continued until midnight. The
programme included a Revolutionary guessing bee
an old fashioned swapping party. patriotic
dance by the little regent. recltatons and music
Quaint costumes worn. and at the close
Holland Dutch collation." was served and favors
distributed.
A Bavel was presented to Miss Traitor by Miss
l. II. V. Dempsey. and Miss Rampone sang.
THE Star Spangled Banner" written by Francis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
Poughkeepsie, n Y. Nov. II, 1922
ANNIVERSARY OF wAsHINGToNs DEATH

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The I4th day OF December Will be the tooth
anniversary OF the death OF Washington. Let Il b
commemorated by appropriate ceremonies IN every
village. town and city throughout the United
States-minute guns 10 be fred, flags be displayed
at half mast bells 10 be tolled at morn. noon ana
eventide. etc. orations to be delivered. and above
all. Washington's Farewell Address should be read
at public gatherings everywhere throughout the
country. The daily press OF the United States
should simultaneously reprint the entire address.
Washington unique in deeds and character,
and centennial observance OF his death would Be
an unique event. the first OF series OF centennial
membranes hereafter.
The North. the South, the East. the West can
join hands together In doing honor 10 the man
FIRST in war first In peace. first in the hearts Of
his countrymen" 7, NIX.
Germantown Penn, Nov L. 1SSa
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
JOHN BARRETT DEPENDS DEWEY.
PROTEST AGAINST THE CRITICISM or THE ADJ
MIRAEs DISPOSITION OF HIS HOUSE.

JOHN BARRETT DEPENDS DEWEY.
PROTEST AGAINST THE CRITICISM OF THE ADJ
MIRALs DISPOSITION OF HIS HOUSE.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir Inasmuch one OF those who werH
Intimately associated with Admiral Dewey during
the long period he was In the Far East. and In
view OF all the unfortunate discussion that has
arisen over the transfer OF his house TO his wife
and then by her TO his ron. II may be hitting that
should Join others in entering honest protest
against the unwarranted criticism OF tho AdmiraIs
legitimate private acts.
In possibly forgetting the Admiral's wonderful
record in the Far East and INDUCING In unoridied
criticism of his personal affairs certain portions
OF the American people have shown a mercurial
tendency that is sad commentary on our much
Wanted llberallty and unprejudiced manner OF
thought. To us who are familiar with his devoted
career from the time he assumed command or the
Asatc squadron until the day he sailed away from
Manila II would seem that his achievements
and his unwavering faithful as well as successfu'
service to our Government should completely out
weigh a petty family affair that does not concern
the people at large. and that not a single uisco'"
ant note shord be heard over the country.
In my protracted association with the Admiral
first as United States Minister. and later in pri-
waite capacity I can say that the American people,
with all the praise they have showered upon MN,
have not given hin, a single iota more OF cred'
than he sserves
In contrast TO a mere process OF law IN Washins
ton let us consider first his untiring EFFORTS 10 pre-
pare his fleet for battle while he was at ho's
Kong which made his squadron practically invinci-
BILE TO any foe he might meet second. his perlec'
and daring execution OF his plan Of battle IN 'he
face ~ odds that were against him, remernoerihs'
IN addition 10 the size OF the Spanish Meet the IN
teries on land both at Manila and Cayite ana nas
dangers of a strange harbor eight thousanu NM I'M,
ontay from Americ an shores; third, his great taS
mingled with frmness. and his successIui o7p re
mac shown In conducting our affairs during sne
long trying reriod in which he was the cehtp ny -
nre al Manila: fourth his fiat refusal TO come "
America in the hour OF peril in the Philippines' an
his determination to remain as long as h Win
vices were needed IN spite OF danger 70 MS heatu
and ffth. his marvellous devotion TO duty dsrS
a whole wear in Manila Bay. whe1 ne uIseiIsn's
sent every other officer OF his feat TO Hong hons
or elsewhere to recuperate or secure a heo"ee -
obanoe and never left the horbor himself lor az
mich as a whole day n neatly thirteen months
~ st we forget" is a motto which should pe N
the mind OF every American no% wren tnnklns vi
Admiral Dewey. ~ JOh'
New-YOrk, Nov 3, 1879
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WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

The Loyal Temperance Society at the home
Of Mrs Haskell A Seare. No. l42 West Fifty-eighth-
ST.. ?. m.
Whist Of the National Society Of New-Engand
Women. at Delmonicos. No 5S1 Fifth-ave., 2SO p m
Social q the Professional Wonans League. at No 1909
Broadway D. Reading by Miss Marguerite A
Baker
ne Press Committee OF the Womens Philharmonic So
oey of New-Ycrk gives a tea in rooms Nos rs ana
$50 Carnegie Han from 4:3G until o'clock
Reading from representative English poets by the
Alurrra Shakespeare and Literature Class OF Normal
College In the library, and Sixty-eghthst,
-.
ladies night the 10th meeting q the New-fork
Tuversalist Club. the St Denis Hotel p. m.
Exhibition OF bookbndng and hand beaten leather work
al the bindery of Miss NJ. :. Pratt. No West
Twenty second-st.. from 10 o'clock a. m. until u
. m. Continuing through Thursday
Celebration golden jubilee Of ST Nincents Hos
pital by a reception OF the Ladies Auxiliary at the
hospital. seventh-ave. and Twelfth-st' from until
@ n.
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THANKSGIVING FESTITITY.
CHILDREN OF THE HOME FOR THE FRIEND
LESS TO ENTERTAIN THEIR FRIENDS.
1HMN

LESS TO ENTERTAIN THEIR FRIENDS.
The managers Of the American Female Guardian
Society and Home for the Friendless invite all
lovers OF children 10 be present at the Thanksgv-
ing festivities at the home. No. % East Twenty
ninth-st. and No 30 East Thirtieth-st. The dinner
is to be served to the l43 children at 1880 o'clock
For this dinner contributions Of money and grocer
les are earnestly solicited by the managers
The children will gather In the chapel OF the
home 10 entertain their guests with songs. recta-
TONS kindergarten games and calisthenics, and the
Rev. Donald Sage Mackay, Of the Collegiate Re-
formed Church, Is 10 deliver the address OF the
day. The house will be thrown open 10 visitors
The home is always open 10 the public, however;
there stated visitors days.
During the year hfty-seven Of the children OF the
home have been sent back 10 parents or friends as
they were able 10 receive them, and seven have
gone TO homes Of adoption.
The society maintains twelve Industrial schools
in the poorest section Of the city which taught
regular work Of the first six gu des OF the public
schools there are classes in manual training. Cook
Ing classes in ten OF the schools train the girls 10
make bread, cook meats and vegetables, put to-
gether simple cakes and little delicacies for the
sick, and 10 be neat dish washers The fathers OF
these little cooks are delighted with their efforts
often saying they have never tasted such corn
duce at nome. There are also sewing classes. with
being formed.
The managers desire to give a special Thanks
giving treat in al Of these schools on Wednesday,
the day before Thanksgiving. There Will be pro-
MADE by various speakers and a luncheon to the
boys and girls. Those interested hope that every
child Will at least have nun cake and an apple
and baskets containing meat and vegetables will
be sent into those homes where there is real des-
tuition, All gifts to feed the children TO pro-
ylde Them with needed shoes or clothing will be
society Mrs George B. watts is the president and
Mrs. Charles H. Knox the treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
OPEN AND CLOSED CARS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: / glad TO note The Tribune's change q
tune regarding the continued operation OF open
streetcars which, until lately, II has attacked 20
violently. / have discovered that a large mum"
Der OF persons besides myself never enter a closed
car at any season, and / believe that the Metro
poltan company's consideration for them VIII
meet with the grateful recognition OF this ciass
OSWALD JACKSON
New-York Nov. 15 1899.
four correspondent seems to be a very care
less reader OF The Tribune. We have COM
demned and shall continue to condemn IL o.
caslon arises. the practice Of running nsthins
but open cars after cold weather sets in. Tho
experiment Of running occasional open car
for the benefit Of persons who prefer fresh ais
TO stale good one 10 make and we are Inv
cned to think II will succeed.-Ed.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
TO CARE FOR INVALID STUDENTS.

Many good people have expressed surprise that
90 provision for nursing students temporarily III
mas been incorporated into the college curriculum
MIS- Edward Storrs Atwater OF Poughkeepsie
apprecating this need al Vassar has given money
ior an infrmary. II is 10 be memorial of her
iather. Charles w. Swift, for many years a trustee
o. the college.
" Is expected that only the foundations OF the
ssunoing will be put in this winter. but the in
next fan N' ~ 'N'
wellesley has been in advance OF Vassar in this
fespect, for II has had a hospital ward and during
sts year i has been improved by the addition OF
ee,oet kitchen, under the supervision OF Mrs z. B.
eheTarc. II has all the latest appliances for pre-
serving food Electricity is used for cooking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
DEATH OF AN AGED MEMBER.

In the death OF Mrs Henrietta Douglass the
Newark Branch, No. /. has lost It's Oldest mem
Dor Mrs Douglass had attained the great age Of
ninety-six years. She had been member for
twenty-five years OF the Home for Aged Women
in Newark She enjoyed remarkable health and
all her faculties up 10 within a few days OF her
death. Her funeral was attended by the managers
and friends of the Home, who had loved her for
her quiet. cheerful spirit.
A bunch OF yellow and white chrysanthemums
tied with ribbons OF the society cOors, and the
T s. s. pin she had worn since she became a
member nearly a year ago. were placed on her
coffin by members Of the branch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
Nv THE IYTEREST OF PHILANTHROPY

There will be a meeting OF the women affiliated
with the Medical and Legal Relief Society at the
rooms Of the League for Political Education at
the Berkeley Lyceum. No. % West Forty-fourth-st
on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The purpose
OF the meeting IS 10 organize the women interested
IN the society into committees.
The society It Is said. IS the only large one that
pays no salaries 10 any OF its officers
The relief department Is divided into two classes
US legal work is the defence OF persons who are
accused OF violations Of the law and have no means
o. employing counsel The society looks after such
persons secures their witnesses. presents their
cases to the court, and Il acquitted, aids them TO
get new start IN he Its medical work is de-
EoteQ 10 the care NJ victims OF alcohol and drugs.
ior whose treatment the society Is now establish
ing well equipped sanltarium.
me society also holds public meetings monthly,
q which questions Of philanthropy and methods Of
Shartabie endeavOr are discussed by persons prom
heni IL the educational world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
A MISQUOTED PROvERB.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: certain proverb, which Is usually creditsd
to the Spanish. and which gives the test OF ago IN
respect to the sexes. is almost always misquotsd
in this way; "A man is old as he feels, and -
woman old she looks"
II misquoted by a speaker at the meeting
OF the Hundred Year Club last night, II your re-
porter is not at fault The proverb correctly pro-
duced should read az follows "A man is as young
he feels; a old she looks"
or course. some irreverent man wrote the proverhs
JOEL BENTON
Poughkeepsie, ~ Y, Nov H. 1899.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
pEBpFTUAL COPYRIGHT LAW.

Miss Margaret Lee has secured the following ad-
dtionai signatures 10 the petition for perpetual
copyright law: T. Marion Crawford. John Emery
Mclean, Mary Mapes Dodge Richard H. 1.-THE
sington. Ethan Allen, Franklin W HOOKER James
Otis Kaler Louis Pendleton. A. +. Nightingale,
Henry r Finck, Henry NJ Baird. W. B. Clarke
Co. Clara Erskine Clements. r. + lawson
Nora r. smith, Louise Il. Baker, Caroline Leslie
Field. Robert Dewey Benedict Frances a, sene-
Packard 49, - - ~~ ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
RrMANiAN WEDDING CUSTOM.

When a Rumanian peasant girl becomes OF mar
rlageable age all her trousseau. which has been
spun woven and embroidered by her mother and
herself is placed in a painted wooden chest This
is allowed 10 occupy a conspicuous position in the
living room and young man who wishes TO pay
his addresses 10 the young woman may nrst ex-
them liberal dover he presses his suit. but II not
he ceases his attentions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
OYSTERG A FOOT LONG

housekeepers the Western coast expect TO
oroer their oysters by the piece instead OF the
nuhored few years hence. Fifty barrels OF the
famous fezo oysters Of Japan. which frequently
s s 70 foot in length and of fine flavor.
I'm IN 70 De planted in the tidewaters of Washing
20, ,oh and Oregon A private company that received
&c suggestion from the National Fish Commission
's 70 have charge Of the beds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
CO.UoRKERs WITH GOD.

The day ls long and the day Is hard. ,,,ord
We are tired OF the march and OF keeplns eu
Tired OF the sense Of fight 70 De Won u. be done;
or days TO live through and OF WORK 10 oe u'0
Tired OF ourselves and Of being alone
Yet all the while. did we only zee
we walk In the Lords own company.
we fight but tits He who nerves our arm
He turns the arrows that else might hat M
And the work that we count so hard 10 do,
He makes II easy. for he works, too; W.,
And the days that seem long 10 live arc HIS
A bit OF his bright eternties. and close 10 our
need His helping Is ,,,,so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
GREETING.

To all our friends. though far and near,
We crave your kind attention,
So please 20 lend US now your ear
While we a subject mention.
The ladies' Of this town VIII hold.
on a day not distant far,
If we have been correctly told
Handkerchief Bazaar"
So this then. is our plea In brief
To help along our enterprise:
You each shall send n handkerchief.
Regardless Of its kind or size.
To be without handkerchief.
You know IS quite distressing.
From every State let one be sent,
Twill surely bring a blessing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF woMANs
FANCY BASQUE, NO. 1881, FOR COU-
pom AND 10 CENTS

While il cannot be asserted that the blouse Is
going out entirely It must be admitted that the
close fitting basque Is gaining In feminine favor
for cloth gowns The trying lines slightly mod
lied by using the French back. and many pretty
ideas are shown in yoke effects and artistic trim
rnings. This basque can be made scalloped or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
PHILANTHROPY OF ONE CLUB.

The Woman's Union and Employment Society Of
Syracuse is arranging for a charity bali which is
10 be given on Thanksgiving evening.
This society gives out sewing to poor women
during the winter months and provides
breakfast for them when they call for the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
SUNSHINE SOCIAL.

Brooklyn Branch No. Of the T. S. s. VIII hoid
A photograph social meeting at the home OF Ut.
and Mrs. r. s. Pardington. No; l9l South SECOND
at this evening from until 10 o'clock. All Sun
shine friends will be made welcome,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
SUNSHINE SALE.

The bazaar and stocking sale" OF the Maine
T s. S branch was held in Journal Hail, Lewis
ton Me- yesterday The proceeds will be used
as a Christmas fund for distributing sunshine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

A T s. s member OF East Orange. n. j. has
had a request from Warden Stone, Of the Caldwell
Penltentlary, n. j.. for magazines and illustrated
papers for the prisoners under his care. VIII the
NewJersey members please respond 10 this request
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

Mrs. NJ F. c. Bates, OF Traverse City. Mich. re-
ports that $50 are enrolled IN her various Sunshine
branches Her local work is large as TO be
almost unwieldy. Hereafter she will join the l.
S s. by branches. OF which the names or othcers
only will be given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
PATRIOTIC CELEBRATIONS.
EVACUATION DAY EXERCISES BY THE
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION.
THE WASHINGTON HEIGHTS YOUNG PEOPLE
HOIST THE FLAG AT sUNRIsE-EvEN-
mo ENTERTAINMENT At
DR.. KIERSTED'S.

Many OF the patriotic societies OF New-York
State celebrated Evacuation Day Saturday. No.
vember g. and among these were eighteen chap
ters OF the Children OF the American Revolution
Mrs. William Cumming Story is State director.
The Washington Heights Society OF the Children
Of the American Revolution. New-York City. OF
which Mrs. Ferdinand p. Earle is president and
Victor De La Montague Earle secretary. celebrated
the day by hosting the colors at sunrise at the
headquarters in the old Morris house. Washing
ton Heights which Is the home OF the president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

Mrs W. L. Starr. State president Of New-Jersey
will shortly make a visit OF a week In Hartford
Conn and will have the pleasure OF calling upon
several members while there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.

The local temperance union at Plymouth Mich,
recently held a handkerchief bazaar TO raise funds
for their work. The novelty OF the Idea attracted
much attention The invitations were in rhyme.
and read as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

W. S. F.: Please send magazines and illustrated
papers to Miss Anna Rudy Home Garden School,
No 322 Pleasant-ave., New-York city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

ment are Miss Julia McHenry Howard, great
granddaughter Of Francis Scott Key on ne right'
Kinsev Is the Daughter OF Folger McKnsey, secre-
tary OF the Key Monument Association.