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colored stockings and the inference would be that
stockings match prettily contrast with the
gown are to be with black shoes. ,
A charming evening gown just finished by wen
There are two gauze skirts. underskirt and a
tunc. On the underskirt IS hounce arranged IN
points OF Irish lace, and between the points are
figures done in silver embroidery The tunic Is
slightly embroidered with silver in alloVer pat
II is in points that edged with lace;
above pink roses almost fatty appliqued to the
stuff, and then lace entredeuX. But the Whoe
effect of all this trimming Is light. The Corsage
Is lightly touched with the silver embroidery. Under
the left starts sash of pink Liberty satin,
which crosses the front of the gown passes about
the waist to the back. where it meets scarf or
silver gauZe which has come from the back OF the
left underarm seam. The two sash ends fall down
the back of the skirt The sleeves short, the
founce that trims them coming barely to the ell
bows. They trimmed by straps of narrow pink
velvet held by Strass buttons. On shoulder
is bunch Of and on the other side of the de-
Colletage a bunch Of pink velvet loops, held by a
Strass ornament
The bunch OF velvet loops this gown is
pretty idea easily copied In this there IS only
one bunch used, but several punches, each held by
a fancy ornament be effectively used in lace
jahot fichu. The light silver embroidery this
dress is a fair example of how much metal
broideTy may be employed now. To use too much
gives a bizarre effect that is entirely out of date,
while little gold or silver ornamentation Is ex-
tremely modish.
The dressmakers are showing a large variety of
painted muslins. Some pretty, such white
ground scattered with yolets. and made up
the palest of green foundations. This is trimmed
with lace and punches of green and black
velvet ribbon. A cool looking gown is white silk
muslin incrusted with lace, with a painted pattern
Of green leaves running about ana among the lace
figures. A painted pattern used in this way is
far less ordinary than an alover design
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Four members of the club own and edit their
papers They Mrs Beulah s. Mosley.
Mrs. Myrlck. Mrs. A. F. Penn and Mrs, Julia
County News is the official organ of the Georgia
Division Of the Daughters of the Confederacy,
Atlanta Woman's Club and Atlanta City Fedora
groves in Florida. is responsible for Mrs. Pattons
newspaper career.
The Rome Georgian was founded by Mrs.
Mosey; The New Era Binghamton, Ala
bama, by Mrs. George Ball, president of the Ala
bama Press Club. and when recently the
Georgian and New Era IT is the official organ
of the Georgia and Alabama declarations and
eral other feminine orders. The paper is
owned and run by stock company Of women, of
which Mrs, RebecCa Lowe, president Of the Gen
eraI Federation of Women's Clubs, is of the
members.
Among other Atlanta press women are Mary
Lamar Jackson OF The Atlanta Journal" and
Mrs. Carrie S. Mahoney. of THE Sunny South"
The latter paper owed much in its earlier days to
the industry Of Mary e. Bryan
The address of welcome at the coming cOnven-
ton will be delivered by Miss Emily Harrison, of
THE Southern Educational Journal" Miss Akin,
Of The Gainesville News" will respond Other
addresses will be made by Mrs. King Miss r.
F. Andrews. Colonel H. H. Cabinees. Mrs. Lucan
The General Federation OF Women's Clubs
Daughters of the Revolution, Daughters of the
will be represented. letters will be read from
Miss Lizzie Thomas, who formerly mem
bar of the club, but is in Japan as mis-
gone to Paris to represent Southern press
at the Exposition, and from Mrs Margaret E.
6angster, Mrs Mary L. Dickinson, Mrs. Amelia
z. Barr and Mrs. Myrta Lockett Avary.
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PEPJTA AND JUAN.
ROMANCE OF A LITTLE BASKET MAKER
OF MARIQUINA, PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS

Pepita n basket maker of Mariquina, a village
six miles from Manila. Philippine Islands is the
daughter Of Pedro and Luz and, although barely
fourteen years old is the happiest little housewife
to be found in days march. Juan, her husband,
fought for the supremacy of Spain until Manila
surrendered to the Stars and Stripes. Their home
reminds of birds nest among the trees, for
the wooden houses of Marquina, which are
matched with cozon grass and nipa palm, are
built on stltlike piers high above the ground
This is needful because of the foundations of the
wet season The dco~ is reached by means OF a
bamboo ladder and the windows are of opaque
oyster shells Instead of glass.
Pepta notwithstanding her youth, has been the
victim of a most interesting romance. The friend
ship which she and Juan had felt for eacn other
from earliest childhood had ripened into love be-
fore her parents received overtures from MIN Tor
her hand. This when she became twelve.
But as Juan had no ''bgaycaya," or dowry. to
offer the children were not allowed to wed untll
Juan like Jacob of old had served her rather the
prescribed time. Peplta in the eyes OF Juan at
least was the most charming among all the Fiji
pino girls and so day after day he served old
Pedro faithfully, working patiently beside him IN
the glare of the tropical sun. He often renounced
the siesta to which he was entitled when the neat
drove the toilers to shelter, he came earlier
mornings than was needed to drive the buffalo to
the fields. in order to have a tete-a-tete with
Pepita
Pepita's days were occupied in helping her mother
in weaving baskets and other articles from the
beautTul grass OF lhe country anu Sle SoHlSIIiltS
carried them market and fete days to the
neighboring towns where she sold them to passers
by on the street All going smoothly in the
lofty little hut. when the Spanish-American War
broke out. Juan, although only sixteen sub
ject to military law, and il would have been
trial to the manly boy to leave the quiet and plod-
ding of daily life for the excitement of the regl-
ment if it had not been for Pepita and the inter-
rupton of his term of service to her father There
was, however, alternative. and Pepita stood
the ladder of her fathers house and babe her
lover fearful adieu.
Juan reached Manila on Good Friday. when not
vehicle was to be seen, the mufiled church bells
were tolling and all the soldiers he met were
carrying their muskets reversed, religious process
siOns meanwhile filing the streets route TO the
various churches and shrines. While he, oppressed
by the solemnity all sides, was feeling his first
pang OF homesickness Pepita was laying plans TO
her lover in all the splendor Of military attire
the next day. She and her mother had a Boodly
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number of baskets ready for the Easter holidays.
and when she begged eagerly for the privilege
of carrying them to the city and displaying them
for sale in the market place her mother congratu-
lated herself upon having thrifty daughter,
stodly Indifferent, meanwhile, to the child's real
motive. So the little girl started off early
Saturday morning with the basket containing her
wares sung from a pole over her shoulder
kind peasant with load of rice in two wheeled
cart drawn by a buffalo carried her to Tondo the
poorer quarter of the city. Her route lay through
the Rosario, where the Chinese shops are. and as
she went along she CLEANED information here and
there regarding the whereabouts of the soldiers,
and by the time she reached the cathedral. from
which the people were emerging IN droves she had
a pretty accurate idea of where she should be able
to Juan.
Her baskets sold like hot cakes to the early
worshippers. who glad get them
carry home fruit and flowers for the Easter
time When the last gone and the little
bag under her rebosa heavy with pesetas she
FASTENED to the barracks. Her feet were bare, and
she wore a gayly bordered shawl pinned across her
shoulders, and about her neck the tiny silver
chain and cross that Juan had given her. There
was great confusion at the barracks when she
reached there, for the regiment preparing TO
start: but she knew Juan among the hundreds of
soldiers, and able to get just a word with
him before he marched away
During the days that followed vague rumors of
Spanish defeats and victories troubled the little
village. The Spanish fleet lay before Manila, and
the Americans were coming. Then the LIST of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
SUPREME TASK OF EDUCATION.
THE FINEST FRUIT OF LEARNING MUST
BE PERSONALITY. SAYS MISS CARO-
LINE HAZARD

In article the Evolution of the College
Woman" Miss Caroline Hazard. president Of
Wellesley College, says, in Success:
In Colonial days in America the problem of
came the mistress of a household at a suitable
age age, II was o5 %lscr99 TO man not to ne mar
TO pay special taxes, and widower made haste
woman preside in his house, care for his
temporal wants, 10 add dignity to his condition.
The time was one of theocrauo government and
the wife was essential from an economical point
of view to the lords Of creation.
To-day the feminine half of mankind is receiv-
ing its full share of attention; for it must always
and completest development together. Male and
difference and the eternal similarity. Normal life
demands the two principles If Goethe gives us
mentality or brutality as a result, 1t is the union
of strength in weakness that marks the complex
and varied character which is the product of our
feminine is simply thistle power of love which
mas It's lGfon o, u ~, go0a woman near6 can II
a philosophy or system Of speculation upon it,
which Mary of Bethany showed when she sat at
Granted then, that this is at the root of womans
life, that every woman child who comes into the
world has this great gift and responsibility. that
this is her contribution to human life, with what
her TO make or TO mar SenmenfaIifv ana man
fullest capacity or there viii be an uneven bal,
ance. Ideal justice is not a common virtue and
the powers Of the mind must be trained to regulate
the emotions Heart and head In happy union
what is called higher education. There have al
ways been women. from the days OF the Queen OF
Sheba, who sought out wisdom. who made great
sacrifices and endured arduous toll to come to
fountain head Of knowledge This nineteenth
century, these last fifty years, have brought to
women, TO large numbers of women opportunities
before accessible only to the gifted few. Now
these streams flow freely. and In
throngs. But does the draught quicken them to
new life? Culture is more than the acquisition Of
knowledge. To bear fruit. learning must pass into
i
makes art. The highest art is going back
nature and, having received it. having been nour
ished upon It TO return It, stamped with mans
Impress the finest fruit of learning must be
personality. The soul is the supreme power al
ways. To enlarge its kingdom. TO bring warning
elements under It's control-this is the supreme
task of education.
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OWL, dainttness Of color and fabric that belongs
only 70 what generally spoken Of az wash
materials. But II IS easy to make such gowns
conventional and this IS just what the Paris dress
maker is determined this season not to do The
general features Of these gowns will be a quaint
ness. huffiness and an cid fashioned air but IN
detail each gown must show the mark Of its maker
indeanable something that shall mark It as a
Paris creation unlike any other Paris creation and
miles removed from what is simply pretty sum
mer frock." This is perhaps the shape or manner
OF placing a bow. or daring note IN the color
scheme The beauty Of q Paris made dress often
consists IN the exquisite fneness of the material
end work. every bit Of sewing being done by hand
But hand work is growing expensive in Paris and
one has to pay high price for a gown that sounds
as simple as, say, a white lawn with tucked
bodice. hemstitched rufffes on skirt and t1lnio
trimmed with dainty embroidery OF valenciennes
insertion and edge But il is only a small propor-
ton OF women who feel they can afford this style
Of gown; # is not sufficiently dressy for garden
party elaborate luncheon, and It costs too much
10 be lightly
DAINTTNESs OF SILK MUsIINs
There is a great variety Of nusns on the market.
The prettiest OF these not 10 be found in the
shops. but only az the private dressmakers' Tho
satin finish, which has been noticeable in many
OF the spring goods and dn foulards especially ap-
pears in some of these uousselines. Many of them
partly silk, which may account for the softness
OF the colors used, for IN some Of the most ex-
pensive are found the pastel shades Turquoise
blue old blue and China blue are the fashionabl
shades IN this color. A black ground printed with
turquoise blue represents conventional color
scheme. but one to muslin. Old rose is another
favorite. These dark shades are particularly nice
IN the musins, with embroidered dots, which after
q few years OF retirement are ''in" again
For useful warm weather dress there sra Pa7v
pfetter examples than the following: The material
is gray muslin IA sort shade Of gray dotted with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

May came, and the great naval battle with its
defeat for Spain. But in all that time there was
no news of Juan, and things in the little home at
Mariquina sadly. What with the war the
troubled state of the country and Juans absence
the work fell behind and the buffalo could
Pepta at straw peating being the main depend
enCe OF the family. Months passed without
word from Juan. until at last q rumOr reached his
friends that he had fallen in battle
Soon after this lad named Pope brought the
customary dowry and asked Pepita in marriage.
Small as the dorwy was. Pedro and Luz coveted
Il, and received his proposal kindly, regardless of
Peptas choice in the matter The little girl
begged her parents to wait until other tidings
came from Juan, and, in place of the sunny tenn
pered child whose voice had filled the house with
music she became sullen and fearful. Finally
soldier returning from the of battle brought
the that robbed her OF her last vestage OF
Then in her Pepta Hstlessly yielded to her
parents obdurate demands and was betrothed to
Pope; but when All Souls Day came Pepita
among the first at the Saints shrine with her
lighted candle and few coins 10 help n her small
way, the soul of her lover through the trials OF
The wedding day came and although It was the
drop fell as the little procession of parents friends
and neighhors escorted Pepe and Peplta 10 the viii
lage church
The party was Just approaching the door. when
Pepita, with cry OF JOY and amazement fed from
the ranks and threw herself upon the ground be-
fore pale, wan soldier who had appeared like an
appariton.
When the first confusion resulting from the sur
prise over, Pope extended his hand 10 Juan
and said: Let the marriage go on. but the bride
Is Juans." and was gone before any one could re-
ply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
SOUTHERN JOURNALISTS.
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE GEORGIA
wOMANs PRESS CLUB IN ATLANTA.

Womans Press Club will be held in Atlanta, June
20 and q. The club was organized in 1891, Mrs,
William King, of "The Atlanta Constitution" is
president She has occupied a position THE
Constitution" for twenty years, with only one
vacation and is known to all readers of the paper
Aunt Susie" She teaches infant class of
one hundred and twenty-five children in the Sun
day school OF the Methodist Church every week,
and is vice-presdent of the International Sunday
School Primary Union: vce-president Of the In
ternatlona Woman's Press Union; vice-president
of the National Congress of Mothers president of
the Primary Sunday School Union of Georgia;
member of the Executive Board of the Atlanta
Woman's Club and active Daughter Of the
American Revolution. But. above all. she is a
mother, grandmother and housekeeRer.
The Georgia Woman's Press Club Is n member
of the General and State declarations Of Women's
Clubs as we'll as of the International League OF
Press Clubs and the International Press Union,
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shoe voted the thing in the smart set but
heels higher than they have been
for many years. A two-inch heel Is not uncom-
mon, and the bootmakers say that they are maxi
ing them to order much higher. ITO be worn on
all occasions?' is the natural question Yes =
they say we have orders for low heels save
for golf other sports" The high heel that comes
on walking shoes IS straghter and much stronger
than the Louis XIV heel. 1t appears be as COM
Portable as high heel ever be. Here It is
called the military heel
On dress shoes buckles most ornate but
elaborate, ColOred gold work IS considered better.
than imitation stones. There certainly not so
many colored shoes IN the market as there are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
MIDSUMMER FAVORITES.
PARISIANS WILL AFFECT THE FILA1Y
SKIRT AND CHOKERLESS BODICE
THE LOW HEEL MUST GO.

Paris, June 6.
The changes that have come about in fashions
during the spring-the shirred skirts the elaborate
sleeve. the chokerless bodice-seem to have been
effected with eye to midsummer frocks, for most
certainly all these features are better suited to
delicate muslins and gauzeke silks than TO the
heavier stuffs OF the early season. The fashions
for these gowns have really been defined for some
months and that the dressmakers are turning
their attention TO the actual preparation Of gowns
for the hot weather there seems little new to
record.
Gowns of thin stuTs have q beauty quito their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
A HELPFUL SUGGESTION.

a T. S. 5. member who has recently Joined inc
society tells or some sunshine work done. that may
be suggestive to others OF the knitting fraternity
She says:
l know woman who has knit much that sne
Is scarcely obliged 10 look at her work 80
knits mittens for poor children Tor children T.
mothers who have scarcely time to make ths-ii
dresses. She does this while receiving Informs
calls from her friends or while reading. In ms
way she gets through number OF volumes =
the course OF the year One year she kept ~
fingers Of a family OF eight children COmfortaos
warm through u long, cold winter. Vacation CiEs
Is just upon US. As so away for rest and chanss
let not say with the child. "Goodby, God, - -
going into the country" but let all learn 40"
TO be kind and thoughtful for others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
alterations at o. HAAS BROS.
Ladies Tatlors,
Msans a Deetded $500.

Owing to alterations the building the a-n o. O.
Haas Bros ladies' taors. ISL 9th Ave between s5th
and s6th SITS. decided ofrer their tailor made
gowns to order imported materials silk through
out $40 the regular price beIng SOS. Black French
broadcoth suits S55 regular price. $50 Tribune readers
taking advantage Of this offer emphatic hargaa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
VIOLET PINCUsHIONs.

The following directions for making pncusnion
may prove pleasing diversion TO the lnvaAd mem
bers OF the society:
The violet pincushion requires dozen artlI.cls5-
violet leaves. four yards of deep violet areJa ou
ing ribbon. yard of lavender satin ribbon ahI :
small piece OF dark green silk or muslin SrallIIel
the taffeta ribbon from side TO side OoliqueL1I
taking in about half an inch OF ribbon al saSt
Cut a circle of the green silk muslin e5I'
nine inches in diameter. and TO this sew the to
bon. which is drawn up very fun. Begin m uls
of the silk and all the ribbon, SeWns !
round and round. and putting the rows close %
gether. Place under the ribbon a small pad or cSt-
ton we'll filled with violet saChet powder; draw INC
silk around IL and fasten securely. The silk snou9
extend about inch below the cotton representls
the OF the viOlets. Now arrange the caves
around the bouquet, taking a few stitches tnrolss
the up close to the ribbon. TO keep the caves
in place. Wrap the stems with piece OF tlnlou
and tic on the lavender ribbon These pincushlonss
or sachets make most dainty favors for Juns
unCheons and II one wishes to vary the color pinA
or yellow ribbon may be used instead OF the purpe
but In that rose leaves should take the p-aS'
OF the violet leaves.
Miss Manic J Kearney VIII pay her Sunshine
dues by writing TO two invalid members. Mss
Leonia Green. OF Lakeside Wash, asks X some
T. ). S. member win send her reading matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
NOE PROGRESS IN FRANCE.

TEMPERANCE PROGRESS IN FRANCE.
That the crusade against alcoholism is growing
in France is shown by the facts that alcohol is
prohibited IN all military canteens and that
effort IS TO be made 10 secure the registration Of
deaths directly traceable to alcoholism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
QUEEN OF A ROSE FESTIVAL.
CROWN MISS TRAFTON AT THEIR
YEARLY OUTING.

The Children of the Holland Danes held yester-
day at Haokensack their yearly outing in the form
of q rose festival At II o'clock Joyous crowd OF
little people. starting from Fort Lee ferry. went
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
A LETTER FROM "BOBS"

A little Montreal girl named Marie AIcGTlIls
nine years Of age, is the proud possessor of an
autograph letter from Lord Roberts to herself.
When Marie heard of the tragic slaughter OF the
Highlarders at the battle OF Magersfontein she
wept bitterly and refused to be comtorted and IN
her grief 1t occurred TO her to write a letter OF
sympathy TO Lord Roberts She told hun how
much she hoped for the success of his campaign
and also expressed the desire that her cousin
Colonel Steele. might have an opportunity, as
commander Of Strathcona's Horse, to do some
signal service TO his Queen and country. The
great Field Marshal took the troGble 10 write the
following letter to the little maid
Dear Marie McGhs: Thank you very much for
your letter Of March 9. 1 hope your cousin Will
return to Canada IN safety at the close OF the
clu1paiGn, and that he will distinguish himself
While IN command of StratbcOnl's Horse. Believe
me, yours very truly, ROBERTS
1t is not hard to understand when hears OF
incidents like this. why little "Bobs'' is adored
by the British nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
MY PRAYER.

Dear Lord do not crave to thrill the world with
winning witChery Of words
I do not care 10 and mystify Thy Word with
magic marvels OF the speakers ART;
I would not juggle with Thy Gospels truth, nor
seek to add by weak adornments TO rs
charms
But let me take one living, glowing coal from or
thine altsT. and burn it to some tnmost heart!
Dear Lord. I do not crave to move the mighty
mingIing multitude at will.
And mould the minds OF to make them 20
think my thoughts. and feel my sentiments
and we'd my Creeds;
I would not have them hang upon my WORDS. anu
weep and smile in sympathy with al my
moods
But let me lead with living words and .oyIng
heart, life TO brighter paths ana oe'lsI
deedSi ,--,.
Daniel Garrett Bickers in Sunday School Times
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