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UNDER THE OLD BANDANNA
NEGRO SLAVE SONGS BY MRS. JEAN
NETTE ROBINSON MURPHY.
BENEFIT FOR THE NETWORK HOUSEHOLD
ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION HELD AT CAR


BENEFIT FOR THE NETWORK HOUSEHOLD
ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION HELD AT CAR
NEGIE LYcEUM YESTERDAY
One OF the most largely attended benefits of the
season was given yesterday afternoon at Carnegie
Ivceurn nv Mrs Jeannette Robinson Murphy. under
the name of a "Ba ndanna Matinee" of negro slave
songs and plantation folklore.
This entertainment was held for the benefit OF the
Household Economic Assoca non Of New-York Its
work in the study of domestic science the INTRO
duction Of cooking schools and the examination
into sanitary conditions of homes has been ener-
getcally pursued. The form of entertainment was
chosen as showing phase of American domestic
life.
That domestic science and household economics
practically understood by the good cooks ana
mammes of the old plantations hong before the
official names given to those theories Mrs
Murphy proceeded to demonstrate in the pro-
gramme she gave. The first part of the entertain
ment was devoted to folk tale and song The
| Survival of African Music In America" was ex-
| planned. and illustrated by folk tale Nora
and de Hammer; or. How the Bible Didn't Git
Eberytng" This was followed by Aunt Dnah's
Lullaby" sung by the black nanny who nursed
Mrs. jefferson Davis.
The folk tale. How Bre'r Turkey Buzzard Be-
came Bald" created great deal OF laughter. This
tale is of those illustrated the souvenir pro-
grammes that distributed, and that show
| half dozen half-tone reproductions of pictures
| made especially for Mrs. Murphy's plantation songs
| No on the programme was divided into two
heads viz: (a) Weird Chant. Sea oh Glass" taken
| from Revelations XIV, q (b) "Moanin Spirituals,'
| "Prodgal Son" and New Hiding Place" Isaiah,
| XXI. 2.
| Nam Susan and Her Traditions" was another
| illustrated number. and this was followed by How
| Uncle Jeter Churns the Butter"
In the second part of the programme Mrs;
| Murphy appeared dressed i'm the homespun 'frOck'
| Of the old Southern nanny, and wearing the
bright bandanna headdress She sang 1rst a
growing luaby,-'I Done Done What Yer Tole Me
| Ter Do!" Anecdotes of negro funeral followed.
| and how the palms of negroes hands became white
| was told. 49,
| The New-York sermon on The Tower oh Babel
| and the Florida sermon Gold and Silver were
| given in the language of the old darby pastor
| whose portrait shown on the programme over
| the words: mo carpenter kin heah twenty-one
| miles apart and dats whar de confusion of tongues
come In"
| The last number was 'Gawd Bless Dem Yankees.
| Dey'll Set Me Free"
| At the close of the entertainment the audience
had an opportunity TO purchase the real negro
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street dress. therefore perforations ana cio'h AV
pcations make more appropriate trimmings
HORTENSIA BLUE.


UORTENSIA BLUE.
Uortensia blue is one of the new shades that IS
equally pretty in cloth. silk mousseline de sole
A charming effect is gained by a combination OF
this color and pale pink a tea gown OF perforated
and embroidered white silk null Is hung over
foundation Of pink silk and made funny win
many ruffies about the bottom. over the shouIue's
hangs long stole of hortensa bue velvet, trimmed
with lace applications and light embroidery OF gold
thread A visiting gown Of cloth IN the same
pretty shade of blue is cut in the princess iorii
with a high voant forme. The upper part OF
the gown is covered with a raised emDroldery' III
which the flowers are Of mousseline de soe' the
stems and curves being Of silk. The design Is a
conventionazed one, and is done in dlnereh'
shades of blue with some touches OF black jet
There are on the bodice yoke and choker OF eui-
pure embroidered with jet and mounted over PINK
silk.
A new style OF cravat that is both novel and be-
coming IS made of white tue and lace Inc KNOT
is under the chin. but the two loops stahd up at
the right side Of the face and the two fan-shaped
ends continue the slope. Another ruche arrange
ment that is pretty with an open jacket iasten'
with soft knot at the throat, the long ehos oeis
confined at the waist with another knot Halfway
between these two is third knot when Is also Vi
tulle The tulle bows are made pretty with centres
of black velvet The new style of four-in-hand Is
becoming more popular than ever. 1t Is tied 10
leave a pun above the knot, and fastens Win d
little chain and gold tassel or pendant :.
Since strings are worn with many OF the mats u
Is wiser to have the neckband OF dress MADE
comparatively simple. There are many ODD ways
of fastening hat strings 10 make them take the
place of a neck choker .., .-,.
Puftons of different sizes make attractive TRIM
ming Groups OF three seem to be a favorite way
of using them. on princess tunic of champignon-
colored doth gold 1gree buttons In three sizes
are used These close the double breasted tunic;
three are used. then space and three more foi-
low The seams of this tunlc are stitched with
black and it is worn with black skirt. A small
chemisetie is Of white silk. striped with narrow
black velvet
AT Doucet's there q a lovely affair having a
tunic of white gupure, dotted with crystal beads.
and cut with three shaped ruiies that make a
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short train The undcrdress - OF pink SIX trimmed
with design made Of narrow pink ribbon. ruined
The tunic Is cut away 10 show the underdress ID
the form of yoke. vest and front OF skirt me
short sleeves are finished by bow Of PINK tulle az
the elbows No less pretty is gown OF rose satih
cloth and guipure lace. Lace, with hign ciotl
belt and Of cloth the bust forms the podice.
The upper part OF the sleeves are OF cloth, the
lower OF lace trimmed with VS. Of cloth. The
tunic has a band Of guipure and is finished by
lating an underskirt The skirt falls into SOFT fods
about the feet and is trhe long Dehnd. M, ,.
The next gown Is smart summer travelling SUIT
Of blue serge trimmed with black-and-white
checked silk and having fiat vest o! white cloth,
buttoned TO the throat with crystal buttons The
revers of the Jacket are OF the SIX and are con-
tnued as the lining of the capuchon hood, whlcn
falls over the shoulders. The skirt Is stitched with
white and has the side seam trimmed with buttons
CRYSTAL TRIMMINGS.
Odd indeed. is gown OF gray mousseline de sole
made with several scalloped skirts each embroidered
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by black cloth straps. The bVIero Jacket is edged
with black band and fastened from bust to waist
with two of buttons and straps. There are
little caps ornamented with buttons, at the tops of
The tight black cloth sleeves.
great many Of the tallors are making caps on
Sleeves. They broaden the shoulders. giving an
enect that is becoming TO many Another
sleeve commonly used is lifted about inch above
the shoulder seam. Sleeves really smaller
'nan they were last season, and the perfectly tight
NAT coat sleeve Is only by extremist
fanne and cloth are sometimes combined on elabo-
rate tailor-made costumes One seen recently was
OF military blue cloth and dark blue panne In
serted In the cloth boero a small bolero OF
panne, finished by an embroidery Of blue braid.
Inc sleeves were Of cloth with panne caps, the
ohiy panne on the skirt being the pocket-pieces on
'ne SIDE seams black panne. dotted with white,
was also used the trimming a black cloth
costume The skirt had a tunic overdress. opened
IN 'front.' and trimmed with band Of panne The
reVers and the caps TO the sleeves of panne.
ana there was trimming Of small crystal buttons
In rows OF three.
Now that wraps discarded we discover how
popular is the princess model This is always
striking In black cloth. Fortunately. this style Of
gown is not easily made, and will therefore never
become common The high-priced places charge
more for princess gown than for any other model
OF equal material and trimming. and certainly per-
lection OF cut and At is a requisite. shaw rever
with shaped rufhe that runs down the side Of the
gown 10 the hem, is graceful way Of trimming.
and this may effectively be edged with SILK fringe.
1he heavy embroideres much in vogue now
never better displayed than princess model.
MOST OF these. however, are too elaborate for
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with heavy border OF black chenille and crystal
beads. The draped bodice closes on the side with
a row OF black velvet bows Pink cloth and guipure
(Which seems to be decidedly fashonabe) form an
other costume The skirt suggests the petals OF a
flower. There Is a lace yoke TO the tunic, which
is shaped like three leaves. falling In front and
two behind From the yoke falls cloth tunic'
which is cut about the bottom In the same way.
The underskrt is OF lace and rppes about the feet
In the approved fashion.
A pretty way TO make any light cloth Is shown
In the following model: The material is gray cloth.
trimmed with appliaued velvet figures and silver
% Snn On he o1q hs Is 1eep 81 he 10th
making fulness over the bust, the tuni i Is
which extends over the hips to Where the tunc
separates and falls Into pointed tab. front ana
tom and up the split side. and the pattern lily
design is done in appliqued velvet silver thread
and beads. The upper part of the sleeve Is also
Prune is included among the fashionable spring
with velvet bands Of a deeper shade. makes an
o be- the rage stsr on Many Of them viii be
quite simple. IL intended for ordinary use
mings. For the country there are smart jackets
Of Scotch plaid fitted behind and made double
new; ii is coarsely but firmly woven and not at
are delightfully."- easy to slip and off. They are
not as yet In the shops and are only made TO order
Nothing has really displaced steel embroideries
bsg on % sf white 1G9 Osc pe
fine steel beads and made with vOlant en- forme. on
which the embroidery Is heavy. yoke can be
| fashioned Of Bruges lace and mounted over yelio"
| velvet with a chou OF the velvet at the waist
| There are foulard frocks among the new gowns,
which are fresh and pretty. but there seems TO be
| nothing original A voant en- forme is pretty
way OF trimming the soft silk. and blouse jacket
| with a lace vest makes pretty top" The lace
vest may be strapped across with velvet and small
buttons i'm clusters of three Ruffed ribbon looks
! well on fouards. also rufes OF mousseline de sole
| edged with narrow velvet A pretty way TO trim
the top of sleeve is to encircle II with three rows
Of velvet tied each In little fat bow and passed
| through a steel buckle. This looks well on gown
! of white wool that is perforated over pink SILK.
The perfora tons may form yoke on the bodice as
| well as a skirt border The high sash can be OF
mink silk with three black velvet bows on one side
| TO match those on the upper part OF the sleeve.
| Perforated mousseline de sole Is often mounted
over mousseline de sole color of the silk foun-
dation This gives prettier effect than II the stun
| IS laid directly over the silk.
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FOR THE "POOR WHITES"
EDUCATION NEEDED FOR THE LOWER
CLASS DOWN SOUTH.

EDUCATION NEEDED FOR THE LOWER
CLASS DOWN SOUTH.
The Rev George +. Benedict, In his address be-
fore the Mothers Congress and Aid Association Of
the CITY of New York. April IS. Education
as Adapted TO the Lower Class Of White People in
the South" said:
All education that is true must have within IT
strong moral and spiritua! force. and the teacher
who cannot give this force to the pupil is accom-
plishing nothing. Especially Is this true where the
teachers influence and instruction Is almost the
only thing of power OF the pupils life. Where the
parent is ignorant and vicious book learning alone
Generally makes the child too proud for honest
labor among his set, and be seeks city Ire
and only becomes Of the number OF detected
and unsuccessful mortals eventually ending his life
by suicide the Island. -,
The idea of home and family must be put into the
minds of the poor boy or girl. The social view OF
n nd the reverence OF II must be so taught that
they will make their homes the social centre OF
their lives when they enter upon the career OF
men and women As IN the home so IN the Ma
ton The dignity Of labor must be taught; boys
and girls must learn 10 be self-supportng and SELF
the teaching of trades for boys and keeping OF
house and care OF sick for the girls. ,
The work for the poorer whites OF the SCUM ID
sonewhat unlike that for the same class elsewhere
because OF their history that extends back through
Centuries OF Ignorance. They know nothing or the
larger life Tor they have seen nothing; neither
re- nor their ancestors have looked over the edge
in their poverty and ignorance. But they welcome
love and light az no other people can, and the Few
years OF our work has brought most gratifying To-
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RIFLES FOR SETTING OUT PLANTS.

An important point in setting out plants u to
trn, the soil well about the plant after setting II IN
the ground This can be best done with the feet'
trampng the soil gently Immediately about me
base and against the stalk Of the plant. Tn.
serves 10 keep the plant in position. SO that VI"
not be whipped about by the wind ana prevents
the air from getting at the roots. AS the p'.n.
are knocked out OF the pots. dip inc %" " ,,..,.
.round,ng the roots in water. and pour little
60 ,ha hole into which the plant v TO De set.
FL, the soil in about the plant and compress u
- suggested above and II no water Is applied ror
noeS tbe plant will not suffer. BY the former
r,e,hod only the surface Of the soil Is wet, ana
the roots OF the plant remain dry-thooert mo
.o ,r the May woman's Home Companion
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REPORT FROM EVANS BRANCH.

The T. S S branch at Evans. Coll OF "hch
Uncle Dan" Westover Is PRESIDENT iepo'S '"e
,,,,r, su,shine received: Reading matter from
A NJ Adams Miss r. E. Blunt, Mrs j. [. Gray
"yonkers ~ "" A. II. Clapp, Mrs. "hham
whitney Mrs Pentecost, BOX q" Mrs g. H. H.
r. Jaeger and A. p. Mum: Easter cards ana DOCK
~, TN ~ whitney and the main Office The Evans
brancb members have been doing much good WORK
Ia y, IL and many people have been mace HAPPY
.rh.',sI beading matter has gone 10 the grown
people and looks ana Toys 20 t tbe
s,'nsv tau the poor farm, the cattle ana mlhlhs
camps and TO all the families forrnany miles ar9nna.
1870 The needy members clothing ana 1000 nave
Zen I,stributed At the last meeting OF the sew
ing Circle which was held at Uncle pan h Sny
nrnamnnts were made for the cheer and comfort Oh
invalid members.
Tho sweet wild violets inclosed in an East Or
anee letter brought fragrance Of spring TO the
q 8 office.
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PARTISAN NOVELTIES.
STEEL TRIMMINGS ARE USED ON ALL
KINDS OF MATERIALS.

WHY THE PRINCESS MODEL WILL NOT BECOME
COMMON WHITE PERFORATED GOWNS
OVER COLORED SILKS THE RAGE.
Paris. April II.
Finely checked woods are converted into smart
tailor-made costumes for morning wear. wool
seems TO be considered far less dressy than cio'h
this season. but not less fashionable For instance
there will be a dozen modish wool costumes on 'he
Bots in the morning. but in the afternoon AT 'he
Concours Hippique not one will be visible.
Dark red and black checks are popular the reu
banq less prominent than the black in the general
co., A suit of this material has a skirt that
closes on the side under narrow stitched band OF
black cloth. ornamented near the bottom by TWO
rows of small crystal buttons, which are connected
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NATIONAL SABBATH ALLIANCE.
THE MEMBERS AGAIN URGE THAT SUNDAY
BE KEPT AS DAY OF REST

The nth drswing-room meeting OF the woman
National Sabbath Alliance, held lately al the nome
of Miss Sanford No 29 West Fifty-sxth-st' was
largely attended. The president. MIS- Darwin w.
James presided. An inspiring address was "e"'
cred by the Rev. Or. Thomas c. Han
tro u.ged the members 10 commend highest
Ground with regard to Saba h-keeping by occupy,
Ing that highest ground themselves ne rest and
for the Sabbath as day OF privilege OF resi-, anu
urged his hearers not 10 compel others Nhio"s"
"Reminiscences to forego this privilege 49,, .
"The Womans National Sabbath Allahce mas
dutv toward the whole National HE, ne sa s
How can the Nation be SAVED by ds sg'i o rest
and refreshing Let work ana ann ma a,, In
day Of rest be ntting beginning ana ',vd,y and
thus viii it be a National incarnation OF the d.
An address concerning the value to-day %, ., eW NJ
womans personal influence was Of m ihe Alliance
,dn 9msselI Sage and other members sponHc
hrefy stating that fewer children man i on Ann.
were attending church services 'ee""'''
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wovry,s TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen gave the use OF their drav'
,,g.room at Woodside Terrace. Glasgow. recently
80 Tho Nurses Branch of the Woman's Total
Abs,inence Union. The meeting was largely at
tended. and excellent addresses were given oy
DR. Reid and the Bishop OF Glasgow. Among
those present we're Lady Bell. Lady Gardner
Mrs. Kerr and Dr. Henderson. The membership
was greatly increased that night many sussss
joining
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prpJrs GIVE SONG RECITAL.

A delightful song recital was given last evening
al No. 20 stuyvesant-st by the pupils OF Nine
Katharine Evans Won Kenner. The COMPOSITIONS
OF Nine Pauline Niard0t formed the prosi"inihc'
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sJyTy THOUSAND WILL ATTEND.

The Christian Endeavor International Conven-
ton to be held in London In 1900 promises to be an
event OF the year, second only TO the Exposition
in Paris II Is estimated that fully sixty thousand
members will attend. wearing their colors-
and white IL is also expected that the RUSSIA.
banner will wave at the convention Tor the hrst
time.
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aROUy LECTURES AND CLUBS.

o., hidden Page gave the third OF his
H. - lectures on Victor Hugo on "Wednesday
e.a,,,, ~ schermerhorn Hail. His subject was
..ttngo the Poet and Novelist" He spoke more IN
~ 90 tho authors poetry. showing how, by SELL
,ra,n,ng in the art OF versemakns ana the tohs'
asec, ~ words coupled with his IMAGINATIVE 'ec-
ulty. he became the greatest poet OF rrehc" ~
nance literature. - ,..., A..
Tho lecture was replete with happy illusions 70
A,s ,orsa illustrating the highly artistic. as wei
as forceful spirit of Hugo. DIR. Page made quite
clear how Hugo may be styled visuaiist rather
than thinker He characterized the novels as In.
ferior in spirit form and diction to the poetry ana
considers "N6tre Dame de Paris the creates. on
the novels The subject OF the last OF the series
"IIugo the Man.
Tho Woman's Club OF Denver has voted not u
buv or build a clubhouse this season.
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puJIANTHROPTC DUCHESS.

The Duchess OF Sutherland recently OPENER
cafe and hall on the temperance oas's a.barr,an
Sa,e uarbor England for the benefit of fishermen
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ONE ADVANTAGE.

Some lives are tinged with dull November grays, .
And some have summers warmth and whirr OF
wing ,., - soza.
And some have autumn's glory bright and maze
Put IN the poet's soul there no days
Without the melody and bloom Of spring
"'' " Emma Playter Seabury.
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CLOSE AT HAND.
The day is long, and the day is hard.
We are tired OF the march and OF keeping guard,
Tired of the sense OF a fight to be won.
OF days to live through. and of work to be done,
Tired OF ourselves and OF being alone.
And all the while. did only see.
We walk in the Lords own company;
We fight but It's He who nerves our arm;
He turns the arrows which else might harm,
And out of the storm He brings calm.
The work which count so hard to do,
lie makes II easy, for He works. too:
The days that are long to live are HIS,
bit Of his bright eternites
And close to our need His helping Is.
o eyes that holden and blinded quite, .
And caught no glimpse OF the guiding light!
o deaf deaf ears. which did not hear
The heavenly garment trailing near!
O faithless heart which dared to fear! 49,
-(Susan Coolidge
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SUGGESTIONS FOR IT'S OBSERVANCE, AMI
THE STORY OF THE CITY
HALL. PARK TREES.

HALL PARK IREES
As Arbor Day approaches. the children Of the
schools are on the qui vive to find some new sug-
gestons for appropriate celebration of the day.
In the country or in the suburban towns, where
flowers and greens abound. this is not difficult
undertaking; but in the downtown schools where
surrounding vegetation is usually limited to the
confines of a tomato-can or the "eggshell farms, y
It requires some ingenuity to give the programmes
the sense OF reality.
One clever teacher is cutivating in her pupils a
love of nature by assigning to each child special
tree in City Hall Park with instructions to watch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

Mrs 5. g. Platt, first vice-presdent OF tho Ma
tional Federation OF Womans Clubs, expects y
be in New-York City In June
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TO MYSELF.

TO MYSELF.
Let nothing make thee sad or fretfu,
or too regretful!
What God hath ordered must be right:
Then ma in i thine own delight
About tomorrow.
One watches ali with care most true,
Doubt not that He will give thee, too.
Thy part.
ONLY be steadfast: never waver
Nor seek earths favor.
Thou knowest that Gods will must be
For all His creatureS-so FOR thee
paul Fleming
There some Sunshine members who would APP
preciate having the Womans Page passed on to
them Any one desiring to comply with this re-
quest will please notify the office.
A IT. S. s. member in Dorchester, Mass. reports
Rice s.'4'' ''''''' S''' 0N''
IF YOU WANT TO BE LOVED.
Don't find fault.
Don't believe all the evil you t,i hear ar,,o,.
Don't be rude to your interiors In social position
Don't repeat gossip, even if 1t does interest a
Don't underrate anything because you don't pos
Don't go untdy on the plea that everybody
are rght-(Chrstian Uplook
Margaret Cornea Green of Chicago made
happy on her fourth birthday by the receipt Of
books and cards from the society. Some OF these
after being enjoyed. were passed on 10 another lit
tie girl less favored
Miss Matte Payner of Cook. Neb., asks the favor
OF thanking. through the column the members
who have sent greetings to her I'm the shape of
cards beautiful calendars. scrapbooks ana read
ing matter. All were greatly appreciated
Methinks II could see each heart as Heaven
views 1t,
SO much Of sorrow. care.
SO many hurts are there.
OF Joy small part
Poor. broken human heart
So pitifu 'twould our hands would no more
flames Whcomb Riley.
NJ c. B-The following extract contains the
maiden names Of the mothers Of the Presidents OF
the United States
Washington Mary Ball; John Adams, Susanna
Roylston: Jefferson Jane Randolph; Madison. Nell
lie Conway; Monroe Eliza Jones; j. .. Adams.
Abigail Smith; Andrew Jackson. Elizabeth Hutch
inson; Van Buren,. Maria Hoes; W. II. Harrison
Elizabeth Bassett: Tyler. Mary Armstead POLK
Jane Knox; Taylor. Sarah Strother; Fillmore
Phoebe Millard Pierce. Anna Kendrck; Buchanan
Elizabeth Speer; Lincoln Nancy Hanks johnson,
Mary McDonough; Grant, Hannah Simpson; Hayes
Sophia Birchard; Garfield. Eliza Ballou; Arthur
Harrison Elizabeth Irwin; Mckinley Nancy camp
hall
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The T. s. s. members in the Oranges will please
bear In mind the meeting TO be held on Tuesday
next April 25 at the home OF Mrs. c. T. Miller,
No 81 Hawthorne-ave East Orange, at o'clock.
1t Is earnestly hoped that many new members Will
be added to the roll.