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New-York tribune., 1900-01-01

most active in preparing clothing and comforts for
the soldiers, and in May, 1863 she enlisted as a
regular nurse the old Chester Hospital
The order assigning her to duty as nurse Is
among her cherished souvenirs. It is signed by
Major Thomas Il. Bache who was a correction OF
the family of Benjamin Franklin.
Mrs Dodge had charge OF Ward e with seventy
two beds which were always full, and here she
and wounded and receiving many last messages
from the dying TO be sent to distant sorrowing
After the war the United States Sanitary Com
mission established a branch on the corner OF
Christian and Thirteenth SITS, Philadelphia and on
the recommendation Of Major Bache. Mrs. Dodge
was installed matron. For seven months she
remained in this post. experimenting the work OF
caring for sick and discharged soldiers assisting
widows and orphans and looking after other chari-
ties made necessary by the devastatons OF the
During the seven months there were 5s43 persons
admitted the lodge" as the relief station was
called 49, 729 meals were prepared, and thousands
OF nights lodgings ere supplied.
In September, 1886 Mrs. Dodge returned TO Cali
fornia with her two children. whom she had not
neglected in attending TO her nursing duties. She
was left 2 widow in 1875 By special act Of Con
gress in 1891 she granted a pension or SD a
month. without which she would now be IN great
straits.
Mrs. Dodge lives alone in tiny house in Santa
Monica, and in spite Of her extreme age takes
much Interest in the affairs of the world She reads
all the war news eagerly and regrets that she is
too old to volunteer for the Philippines.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
DEATH OF THOMAS MACKELL.AR.

The sad news reached the Office on Saturday that
Of the Oldest and most valued members Of the
society had entered into the heavenly Thomas
AIacKeIlar, the aged father Of Mrs H. J. Herges-
heimer died last Friday morning Mr.. MacKellar
had seen more than fourscOre years Of useful
life. and the world is better and happier for his
having lived.
He was associated with large business interests.
and his wealth was used means TO bless 9TH
ers- Many times did he turn sorrows night to
cheerful day.
With rare integrity Of character ne combined
true poetcal talent The last poem written by him
was one expressing his regrets at being able TO
attend the banquet celebrating the 150th anniver-
sary of St Andrews Society of which he was a
member November 80
Mrs Hergesheimer and her sisters, who were de-
votedy attached to their father will have the
deepest sympathy of all the Sunshine members in
this hour Of sadness Mrs Hergssheimers sd-
dress Is Woodnest, Germantown Penn
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
THE OLDEST ARMY NURSE.
MRS. ELIZABETH R. DODGE, OF SANTA
MONICA, CAL.
NURsED THE WOUNDED IN THE CIVIL
wAR-PENsIoNED BY CONGRESS.

BEGAN WORK IN CHOLERA EPIDEMIC
NURsED THE WOUNDED IN THE CIVIL
wAR-PENsIoNED BY CONGRESS.
Santa Monica, Cal, is the home Of a woman who
Elizabeth Rinksr Dodge was born March %. 1913,
which makes her venerable Florence NightingaIe's
senior by little than two years AT eighty
Mrs. Dodge reads without glasses walks
mile daily for her mail and has wonderful MEM
ory of the men and events Of the last fifty years.
She witnessed the ovation given to Andrew Jack
previous to his inauguration; the reception to
Lafayette in Philadelphia; the return Of General
Taylor from Mexico and the funeral OF President
Lincoln.
Mrs Dodge is the granddaughter Of John
Rinker, of Northampton County, Penn, who
fought in the Revolution and in the War Of 1872.
Just before the Revolution John Rinker removed
with his family TO Chester, Penn. where he kept
the inn known as The Royal George.
Mrs. Dodge's father. Samuel Rinker, in the
United States Naval Service and one Of her earli-
est recoIections is being allowed by her father 10
give the command TO fire salute Of eight guns to
some celebrities visiting the Philadelphia Navy
Yard.
She was in New-Orleans during the Mexican
War and witnessed the return Of the victorious
troops. Her first nursing was done in New-Or-
leans during an outbreak of cholera
In 1852 she journeyed overland to California, ex-
periencing all the hardships and peris OF that
arduous pilgrimage. She taught school in Cali
fornia for year, and then married TO
Seymour Dodge
When the Civil War broke out Mrs Dodge was
visiting in Philadelphia accompanied by her two
young nildren From the first she was among the
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
ST. STEPHENS FIFTY YEARS OLD
SPLENDID SERVICE IN HONOR OF THE
ANNIvERsARY-ARCHB 8LARTI-
NELLI C41NTs THE MASS


The golden jubilee OF St Stephens Roman Cath
ole Church. IN East Twenty-eighth-sL near Third
ave. celebrated yesterday with pOnti1caI
mass which marked BY the presence OF Arch
bishop Sebastian MsrtineHi Apostolic Delegates
Archbishop Corrigal- Bishop Mcdonnell Of Brook
lyu Bishop Farley and 1Ionsignor Sbarretri Bishop
elect OF Havana Cuba The attendance or priests
was large that the sanctuary would not hold All.
and rows chairs arranged IN front OF the
altar for them
The pOntidcaI mass was chanted BY Archbishop
MartineIH Promptly II II o'clock the pOntthcaI
procession came Up the main aisle On each side
altar were thrones IN white and gold for the
archbishops.
the Rev. Dr. Charles McCready The deacOna oS
Very Rev E P southweu. o. c c. The Rev.
Thomas F O'Connor was deacon. the Rev. Joseph
F. DonOhue sub-deacon and the Rev John J. Nc
Cabe master OF ceremonies Wirh Archbishop Corr
rigan were the Rev John Edwards. as assistants
priest and the Very Rev George Deshon. c & P.
and the Rev Thomas e Murphy. 5. =. deacons &C
honor.
The Rev Dr. Charles H Cotton. rector OF 81
Srephen's briefly congratulated the congregation
on the chu-chs dftieth anniversary. and introduced
Monsignor Joseph T. Mooney. Vicar General. as TIE
preacher
After the benedictfon the clergy marched 70 81.
Stephens School. adjoining the church. where Dr.
Cotton entertained the guests ar dinner
The first church built Cor the parish OF 3.
Stephens the block now occupied By Aaei-
bfshop Hughes on December g 1sss- The Rev Dr.
J. w Cummings organized the parish He Wa
pastor until 1866 and was succesdsd % sas Hss.
for twenty years In ISL EaL1sE Cotton aSsl11@s&
aharge OF the parish
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
WEDDING OF CHARLES RIcH1IAN

WEDDING OF CHARLES RICHMAN-
MANY PERSONS ATTEND THE SERVICE IN ST
GEORGES CHURCH
The wedding of Charles Richman leading man o..
the I,yceum Theatre, and Miss Jane Grey. OF Troy,
was solemutzed at St. Georges Church. Stuyvesant
Square at o'clock yesterday, the rector the Rev.
DR. w s Rainsford officiating. There was large
attendance delegations being present from the
Lambs and the Players The chancsl had been
beautifully decorated. and large electric star
flashed out over the altar the approach OF the
bridal party.
The bride wore g gray satin crepe du chene we'd
ding gown with silver palette and lace trimming
She also wore turquoise blue panns velvet and
chiffon hat and carried bouquet OF orchids and
lilies OF the valley. She entered the church on
the arm Of Edwin Stevens. who gave the bride
away The ushers who preceded them were the
Earl OF Yarmouth Walter Price, Harold Eaton
White WhittIesey. Robert Reid and Francis J. Car
IyIe. At the chancel they were met by the bride
groom and his best man. Colonel George Frederic
Hinton
Al the close OF the ceremony the bridal party
numbering about forty. 70 the home OF Walter
Price on Staten Island. where the wedding dinner
was served. After greeting the New Year the
ried couple IN the Price home, which had been
lent 10 them for the occasion by the host Mr. and
Mrs Richuan received many wedding presents,
which included a chest OF table silver from th5
Lambs z Hqueur set in silver from william Gil
Iette and q painting from Stanford White.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
y4TIoyAL EIsTEDDFoD OPENED.

Cincinnati Dec S1--The National Eisteddfod,
with elaborate programmes OF religious. literary
and musical features began here to-day with q
large attendance. There were religious and musi-
cal exercises In Music Hall in the afternoon anu
evening The stage was filed with singers, who
rendered Welsh hymns. aided by the audience. with
fine effect The Rev. Gwernydd Newton. formerly
OF Cleveland and now OF Pittsburg. preached IN
English. and the Rev. H W Grfffths. OF en-
cinnau IN Welsh At the evening session the Rev
2 Harris Of Cincinnati preached IN English. and
the Rev. John Hammond. OF Columbus IN Weisn
The choral singing under the direction OF
David Davis while George ". Webb was a. the
great organ
The competitive musical and literary features oc-
cur tomorrow The soloists Miss Bessie TUDOR
soprano, Miss Annie z. Grifnrhs, Soprano Maid
wyn Evans tenor Oscar J. Ehrgott barytons5
Miss Annie Peat, oTganist, and Harry =. Jones,
OF Phtladelphia barytone. Twelve choral societies
viii Compete The principal prizes 500 500
and 500 and there is a long list OF smaller onss-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
MISS WARD NOT DISCOURAGED.
SIZE SAYS Her CASE AGAINST ST. YIN
CENTS HOSPITAL WILL BE
CALLED AGAIN

CALLED AGAIN
- In x,ew OF the fact that eleven on the jury
re II. favor Of granting Miss Helen D. Ward q
vercfct for -arge sum in her suit for damages
against St Vincent's Hospital she is not discour-
aged by the failure Of the jury 10 agree ana the
necessity for another trial Of the case Miss Ward
when seen yesterday by e Tribune reporter said:
The general impression IS that my is ended
xnd lost because the jury disagreed: Ii3 Is SO IL
from the truth that Il Is important Ior my
mi eleven men stood solid for me for large
yerdiet-nearIy the full amount asked N damages
70 one man against me. The charge ef the Judge
was for me and he stated most enphsticaliy that
I was entitled TO q verdict that the nurse was
unframed and the hospital had broken Us CONTRACT
with -. - ..,-o+.
having the unanimous decision OF the Appellate
rfvieon and the opinion of Justice Barrett II my
Foyor and now the word Of eleven jurors my Iall
ard courage are firm. The case wen oack on tIie
zav calepdar and will come up again ior IriaI carry
- january Ny lawyers are assured tnat l shalI
ultimately win have every claim 2t justice oA
my side.
Miss Ward was for a period patient in St Nin-
CENTS HOSPITAL and Ia suing for DAMAGES on the
ground that while she was at the hosntal unoeF
treatment she was lamed for life by tht careless
ress OF an unframed nurse Wfen sne nas Es4u III
> trained nurse. She states that WINE Shs was
living tnsensibIe the nurse let NOT ~ata ods re-
main for too long a period on her !eS YIN tie
result that she is permanently crippled, an she Is
suing for q considerable sum
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
BIRD LETTER CARRIERS.
TINY FEATHERED CREATURES BEAR HOLI
DAY GREETINGS ACROSS SIXTY
MILES OF WATER.

The Great Barrier pigeon post, although depend
ep+ OF feathered messengers for the safe trans
nnigsion Of mail matter, is a branch Of mail service
Between Auckland, New-Zealand, and the Great
Barrier Islands. The pigeons in traversing the
route between Great Barrier Island and the city Of
Auckland fly across sixty miles Of water. and It is
a somewhat difficult matter to train the small mes
sengers to start from Auckland TO the island, but
II has been accomplished, and several mails are
sent and received daily. Each pigeon carry
four sheets Of tissue paper quarto size, used for
pigeon post. The messages folded snugy,
sea led with a stamp covered with waterproof and
fastened to the leg. The birds then start for
f'home" where In accordance with their training,
thew raise tiny door and enter box their arrival
being Indicated by bell which rings when the door
drops into place. The charge for this mail service
is six pence for each message not over one sheet
in length
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
IRISH SCHOOL OF ART EEEDLBWORK

8 An afternoon tea was given recently az the
FovaI Irish schoo4 Of Art Needleworl1, London the
Countess of Mayo and women OF the committee
having charge Of the arrangements rms social
feature was part Of the annual Christmas eXhloi-
+,on and sale The suite occupied by the school
comprises four rooms New designs IN nooA covers
++sc+ed considerable attention especially those OF
v~chy,ant ou which the figures were worked in
pso5 f,rsver books bound in white leather or
ard other books decorated in gold were
pa a+ demand for Christmas presents. Ribbon
work of every style was exhihited ana pholos sph
frames afforded many opportunities AeF t4s us
nia-- ~ skilled ueedlework-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
FOR THE LITTLE MOTHERS

Charles. Audrey and Samuel Marshall. OF Gran
ford. N J. hearing the special call for sunshine for
the Little Mothers, decided at once TO send in
some OF their toys, books and candy. Their con-
tributions will give pleasure several poor little
ones A box sent by q 1T. 8 s Member contained
FIVE pairs of shoes, warm underwear. skirts. a
woollen sack aprons. ribbons, books and bibs- ].
K Shaw sent beautiful doll dressed IN pink. and
other sunshine; Mrs William Ray, boxes OF candy,
Christmas cards and many small fancy articles for
the Little Mothers - tree
The Little Mothers are to have their holiday
festival on January g. and any contributions that
fortunate little folks send for these chill
dren will be greatly appreciated by them
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
NEGRO xxH1Brr AT PARIS E1PosrrTuE
rHREE STRONG REASONS FOR MAKING y zEr
FORTH BY THE SPECIAL AGENT
N CHICAGO.

Chicago, Dec. S--Thouas J. Galloway, speciAi
agent who has charge OF the negro exhibit AZ Ins
Paris Exposition. arrived In Chicago yesterday %
sec11r. material representing the progress of hz
race. He said IN regard 70 the plan:
There are three strong reasons for a negro
hibfr AZ the Paris Exposition next year The frsc
- found in the peculiar attitude IN which Europe
Is now situated The F'asnOda Incident and the
present BOer war are only the outcrop pings q =
tremendous European invasion OF ARIA I11s
Dark Continent longer dark. the most
gigantic efforts OF capital being directed toward
opening up the continent for ths surplus popuLa-
tiOn OF Europe
a second reason for the exhibit lies n the net
that much criticism OF the United states - -
dulEed in abroad. the ground thar THIS country
has assumed 70 annex territory largely PoPti-
with dark races. when. l. - charged L1ls
Nation prOscrfbes in every way possible ne rsD
millions OF such peoples in It's borders Ehs ex-
hfbit can show other nations the other side 20 TIA
story and can furnish evidences OF the marvellous
progress OF the cOlored people as an onset % Ne
charges Of prescription
The right OF the coiOred people TO have ecceslol3l
oppOrruntfes 70 show n a distinctive way cna eVl~
dences OF their progress furnishes the tn1r1 reason
for such an exhibit Those exhibitions have opere1
up several facrores for gro labor and nave arys-
tallized a strong sentiment in many parts raEorinS
him operative
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
FASHIONS IN PERFUNES.

Perfumes are being used more generally than
fashion has permitted in several years. There is
an attractive suggestion OF refinement and dainti-
ness about the faint Of flowers that can never
wholly lose its power Only the best perfumes
should be used, however, the cheaper kinds are
entirely without the deltcacs that is the charm
Some fastidious women have nightcaps made of
white wash lace with a circular sachet pad fast
ened in the crown The caps coquettish and
pretty the lace mesh allows free access of air and
the sachet imparts faint but distinct fragrance
m he hai
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
THE NEW LEAF.

Oh, would our leaves Of life were fair
With faithful writings everywherel
o, would that love shone clear and true
Each plan and purpose ever through;
That zeal did never faint and tire;
That hope ne'er waned 10 low desire;
That so each New Years dawn should bring
The old years buds to blossom1ng;
And so all plans and hopes should tend
Through patient work 10 perfect endi
-CSelected by Elder John Whiteley.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
NEW YEAR GREETINGS

7 would food your path with sunshine; I would
fence you from all III;
I would crown you With all blessings, II Il could
but have my " H.
Aysi bat human love may err, dear, aud power
all-wise is near;
So I only pray God bless you. and God keep you
through the year.
The 1oregoing greeting was selected by Mrs. NJ
n. Avery. of this city and IS published as an in
dividual good wish and greeting TO every Sunshine
member
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
mEErIFG OF NEN-ENGLAND JrNTORS.

A meeting Of the New England Juniors was held
Saturday afternoon the home Of Mrs Charles
Cuinbv No a West Thirty -sixth-st. A paper
'sThe Landing or the Pilgrims" was read by Louise
T)euorest Wilson, followed by Hervey Law ess. who
recited a poem By Mrs. Hemaus. Alice L. Demorest
gave a violin solo. Josephine Judson piano solo.
and recitation by Dorothy Quinby closed the en-
AIT
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01

NO 7s73-NAN's FLANNEL ordinary standing COL
SHIRT lar may be attached
by studs. French outing flannel makes salts
factory shirts by this model.
To make this outing shirt for mansof medium
size will require four yards of material twenty
seven inches wide. The pattern. No. 7s3. is cut
in sizes for 81 g. SS 40 ~ 44 and IS inch chest
measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
INTERESTING FACTS.

It is possible that silk may become article en-
tirely domestic in every step Professor Carl
Braun Of Bangor, Ne. intends to experiment on a
sillyWorrn farm and has ordered 10000 eggs from
Japau the worms be fed oak leaves.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
POPULARITY OF TIE FINGER PURSE.

have driven the pocketless woman to vari.us
pedients for protecting her purse. The lglish
= Ginger purse" with a strap through which the
gIIccessfully resisting a number of att-mptas 70
sssnatch'' II during the holidays. newer idea 4
the bracelet purse, which consists OF a padlocked
bracelet with strong chain firmly attached TO the
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01

with small pearl but
tons through a box
pl = a Z. N a C hin 9
stitched on the edges.
The full backs are
gathered and Joined
10 the lower edge OF
the pointed 20 ke i.
which fits smoothly
across the shoulders
The shirt is adjusted
with shoulder and un-
derarm seams.
A rolling collar IS
provided for the neck.
but may be omitted
in favor OF a neck
band, 70 which an
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01

Do you see how the Old Year hides his eyes,
Hides his eyes he steals away2
Yet they shone ike stars with a glad surprise
Only twelvemonth ago to-day.
He had to be king Ger the world OF men;
Gifts he had brought in his lavish hand,
And we, his subjects trusted him then.
And shouted and laughed at the kings command
But this glad New Year, with smiles in his eyes
This young king who is good TO see
He will make happy and wealthy and wise,
And for him we will clamor joyousIy.
-(Louise Chandler Moulton-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
ro BLEsS 4 HosPTTAL

Bishop Mcdonnell sunoay January 7. viii
bless the new building OF St Johns Hospital In
Long Island City The new hospital VIII accom-
n1odateabOut go patients and viii enable the sis
tera 10 accommodate much larger number OF
such patients than could be handled IN the con-
fined quarters OF the old building The surgical de-
partmeut Is now eomplete and everything II or
tho basL-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
CARNEGIE LIBRARY FOR oHEYEYNE.

Cheyenne, wyo. Dec. S--Andrew carnegie has
made Cheyenne present OF $4,000 to be used In the
construction OF free public library building The
conditions were appended that the city furnish q
site and that the library maintained cost or
not less than 500 year. Tho offer viii % A.
cepted-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01

The, common use Of a sponge bag Is great mis-
take except when travelling. when the sponge
must be put away while wet. The sponge should
ALWAYS hang freely exposed to the air il &C
o1Iiras a r1usty and dsagreeable odOr and slimi-
ness that is neither less than en-
r0Ilragemert to microbes. If ammonia be used
frequently IN the bath, thorough rinstng after
1Ise will keep the sponge IN good condition. il
hung by loop passed on hook But If am
Toon7a does not enter into the bath, II IS indts-
pensa5le for the cleanliness Of the sponge
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
ALICE FISCHER HARcoURT IN CHICAGO

alice Fischer Harcourt. president of the Twelftn
Night Club. Will be prevented by her proissslohai
- frc-,, attending the Twelfth Night reception
10 be given by the club the evening OF JhluAI Z
g Mrs. Harcourt who Is taxing tne @ gtos gae U1
IN Chicago was the founder OF the TweiIth Sign g
Club and has attended Twelfth Night HeyIAsS
OF the club since its formation,
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01

A dwarf japanese tree that is only ffty-sever
inches high was recently bought by William K.
Vanderbilt for S4OO The little trained by
Genhei This is the beginning of Japanese garden
snd conservatory for which Mr. Vanderbilt is plan
ming He has sent to japan for other plants pecul-
lar TO that country.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
CHANGE OF ADDRESSES.

Mrs. Matte Gammons will be at No rs Sabin-
St. Providence, R. I, for the winter; Mrs A
Marsh has removed from No 157 West Eighty
third-st., this city, to Salisbury N G, and Mrs.
No. Is West one iI1ndred-and-twen thir1-st.,
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
nnS RLRHlEY COYTALESCENT.

- A., Theodore W Birney. president OF the Ma
tonal Congress OF aiothers' VINO mas @ go oDHseu
by illness TO forego many social aclAsa' = ~"
convaIescent and VII soon res"n7 1T SiiA4~"
thropfc and other W.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01

Toilet creams should not be kept the dressing
table except in small quantities. the warmth
Of the room is extremely likely to make the oils
become rancid 1t Is cheaper to buy in fairly
is the proper place 10 keep the jar.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
MONEY RECEIVED.

Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp has sent check for 100
OF this S25 was 70 pay for her box and tick
at the Christmas matinee and SO is toward
the expense OF carrying Sunshine work
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
Ladies Appreciate
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