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The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

Jimmy-"Wot made dat Hamlet git d.
blues so bad?' Joey-'W'y. .Phely went
and got drownded cause he he'd on her
rainy-day skirt"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

What makes Stubbs' poetry so popu-
lar?' 1t looks so much like a column OF
real estate transfers."
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

Edgar has a frightful cold" How
did he get it, He is so reckless: he
put on golf hose of larger plaid than
those he had been wearing"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

"All the pessimists are opposed to terri
toriai expansion" Then they are blind
to their own interests. for by expansion
they'd have a lot more country to grum-
BILE about"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

Bakers Chocolate and Cocoa.
Look for the picture of La Belle ChocolAttefo.s
II Il on every genuine package.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

why do most men prefer a clever
woman like Becky Sharp to take out to
dinnerg' Because Becky would do all
the taking and let the man eat.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

What makes the average woman tell
falsehoods about her age?' Because
she can't blame 1t on the scales
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces La Grippe. L. W.
Groves signature is on each box. sc.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02
a woman

and booause Mrs. Pink
ham mover Violates 00a-
fIdeA00 and h00aNSo she
knows more about the lilo
of W0s,,en 0ban any 00bor
person IN flbGs country
lydia e. PInkham'0
Vegetable Compound has
CURED q million sEolk Wo-
mon. Every neighb0r-
hood, almost 0vory
family, contains women
relieved Of pain by fiSks
great medicine,
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02
a
Woman

Is Mrs. Pinkhans. H0e
great o0s1,osp0nden0o 10
under her own super
vision.
Every woman on dbks
continent should UNDER
stand that she can write
freely to Mrs. Pxnkis0ns
about her physical 00n-
dyfi0n because Mrs. Pink
ham Is
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02
His Keen Irony.

Abraham Lincoln could say true
things when Just resentment required
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-02

Halls Family pills are the bes.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10

the decision Of the chair. The ruling was rvvsssed
by vote OF 30 as
As far as Dr. McGinert is concerned that VIII
probably end the incident DIT. Birch said that as
as the General Assembly has decided upon the
legal points raised he will retire from prosecu
ton.
TWO TICKETS FOR COMMISSIONERS.
The vote for commissioners the General As
sembly well contested There tickets
in the field. one supposed represent the anti
McGinert feeling and the other the McG-ert sentf-
ment. The ticket elected was composed OF several
names from each of the tickets and Dr. c. r.
Gfett. OF the McGiIert party. and DR.. Birch OF the
other side. both claimed victory when the Session
adjourned.
This is the ticket tHat will represent Presbytery
at the General Assembly IN ST. Louis:
Coumissioners-Min the Rev Drs. Sample.
George Alexander. C c. Hall. A ". Halsey. Fred-
erick e shearer. NJ D. Baocock. and the Rev W
Alteraates-M Ministers the Revs. Jesse F. Forbes
j. C. Oalmer. Henry Van Dyke Dr. r. A Johnston
DR.. Charles A stoddard. William Hughes and Dr.
D. ]. Mcmillan
c. H, Dodge William Irwin W E. stiger. Rush
Tasgart and o. z. Boyd Alternates-B L. amer
Titus 3. Meggs J. Marshall and H P Elliott.
The Moderator named the Rev Daniel Russell.
n. e-uoderator and these ModeratOr's coun-
Gil: The Rev. DR.. J. z. Forbes the Rev A J. Kerr.
James Yereance and William " Magic
This resolution adopted on the motion OF Dr.
r. r Booth just before the adjOurnment:
The Presbytery desires TO express 70 our brother.
Arthur c. McGirert, who has this day signiaed his
withdrawal from the Presbyterian Church. a sin
personal affection and 70 assure MIN that our
prayers viii be offered for his guidance and peace
IN the future.
DR.. John Fox. who had opposed the original Nc
Ginert resolution. seconded this resolution and II
adopted without argument After It's adoption
DR.. Birch entered a technical exception 70 the
action OF the Presbytery.
Chancellor McCracken and Dr. George Alexander
were empowered to constitute Presbyterian
church at University Heights
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
THROWING AWAY CHANCES.

Zone OF the saddest things in life remarked
woman OF large experience, is 10 persons de-
nberately murder their own chances OF happiness.
Il is a fact not generally realized. but which
is nevertheless perfectly true. that happiness is
possible 10 almost every one. and that every
possesses the elements OF happy living. that may
be developed or destroyed according TO ones own
volton.
HOf course every one knows from a moral point
OF view that II is our duty do right and 10 be
unselhsh, but il might also be well consider the
question from its purely worldly aspects Every
business man realizes as a sound financial axiom
that Honesty is the best policy quite apart from
the question of right and wrong Even II is
Just true that unself1shness and good hunor
pay social and family existence, for these
qualities literally the sunshine OF domestic life.
and any one endowed with such attributes cannot
fail 70 be loved and appreciated. Yet we see day
after day members OF families deliberately making
their own unhappiness by temper, irritabiity and
want Of consideration. and then becoming morbidly
unhappy because they are not popular Why can
not such persons consider the matter from
seidsh point Of view If from no higher standard?
way 90 they not ask themselves If II pays
sHtf lrltably and TO assert what they consider
lner petty rights
With the outside chances Of life which come
more or less 10 all II is the way; have
.he instinct 20 seize them; others let them slip
VIZ I Is that they failures. o that l could
Eeac1 The gospel Of common that IL
might reach the ears that hear not and the eyes
tAat see not, and that I could make these young
people realize these simple truths. which viii give
mem u not the precise happiness that they long
~ al least its nearest equivalent Il will affect
VIZ bur the outside world where they long 10
establish place"
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
BRILLIANT EASTER DISPLAY.
DAINTY HATS AND FILMY SUMMER GOWNS
AT H o'NEILL & co.'s.


The display of Easter daintiness that brightens
all the shops Is nowhere more enticng than at H.
O'Neill & Co.'S Sixth-ave.. Twentieth to Twenty
hrst-st- The most charming millinery continues TO
arrive from Paris, and gives constant variety 10
the brilliant showing
One Of the most exquisite hats seen this season
is creation of alternating folds OF white satin and
chiffon. The is high, and its sole adorn-
ment is large knot of chiffon attached the side.
far back from which trails q rich white ostrich
plume the front The wide brim is caught
the side and fastened by a chiffon rosette and
rhinestone buckle
Another lovely hat is of pink fancy straw, with
turban brim, covered by folded pink tulle. The
trimming is composed of wings of white renaissance
braid, formed into lace with gilt mesh. An agrette
and a rhinestone clasp complete the dainty effect
The department of untrimmed hats is simply fas-
cinatng. Every conceivable shape and every posi-
BILE colcr there in all the fashionable materials
Tuscan straws Neapolitan braids Leghorn and
Milan offer themselves; artistic combinations Of
silk and straw there for the choosing. and
delightfully."- pretty line of tucked mousseline hats
in all the color effects suggest the coming Of
summer. Many of these are SO adorned in the con-
struction that flower buckle is the only addi-
ton necessary
An attraction in the suit department is the dis
handsome model is of cie blue satin fouard with
coin spots and bars OF deeper blue mingled with
with deep white silk fringe in tunic form. The yoke
Is OF white lace over white satin, and extends to
the waist In 'front.'. Draped over the bust and eX-
tending around the shoulders IS bertha of the
The Eton jackets Of black peau de sole with revers
and collar of white lace white silk and other
There are jaunty little coats Of all descriptions in
large and attractive variety.
goods both in black and colored Two in the latter
nn and are tS n bs blac 5 IN
crepon weaves and other thin black goods are
among the most beautiful fabrics of that character
yet shown.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
HAPPY LITTLE MOTHERS.
EASTER BONNETS FOR FOUR HUNDRED
POOR CHILDREN OF THE EAST SIDE.

There is futter of anticipation going in the
hearts OF the Little Mothers OF the East Side.
the prospect of having hats Easter
Sunday.
Everything Is buzzng like the proverbial bee
about the Settlement House, No. 3oi East Twenty
frst-st., where hats Of all shapes suitable for
girls from eight to fifteen years to be trimmed
by volunteer helpers, including several mliners
who have offered their services. This trimming
bee Is TO be held every day this week.
The Little Mothers Aid Association, acting upon
the suggestion OF the president. Mrs. Alma Calder
Johnston, takes this method of distributing glad
ness instead OF the potted plants of previous fes
tivals and the novelty Of the idea brought IN
expressible Joy to the heart of many little waf
who never a hat In her life.
The distribution will take place al Webster Hall,
No 125 East Eleventh-st, Saturday next at
p. m
Four hundred hats are to be given out, and OF
these two hundred and fifty ready and trimmed;
the remaining hundred and fifty must be com
pleted this week and all contributions should be
sent not later than Friday, addressed 10 Mrs.
Clarence Burns chairman Of the Festival Com
rnittee, at the Settlement House
Among the contributors who have generously
aided the worthy plan are Mrs Henry Siege who
gave dozen hats. trimmed; Adams s. Co..
three dozen; Sullivan & Drew, six dozen, while a
liberal promise has from James McCreery
& Co. Mrs B. Shaw sent six hats, with fresh
Mrs. Belle Mackenzie. OF Brooklyn. is trimming
twenty-five hats. and among other Individual con-
Westford, Mrs. Fletcher and Mrs. Prentice. The
Tribune Sunshine Society has sent two large boxes
Of hats and their trimmings,
There will be short entertainment at Webster
m acb oh % ToSe Sea n s w De
to her age will be given TO her
Tribune Sunshine Society and the grown ups
Of the society as well as all Others interested in
tend the entertainment.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
SPECIAL FUND.

Mrs. S. Crosley, Miss Caroline NJ Crosey and
Miss N. A. Spencer have each contributed 10 cents
to the special fund. The establishment OF this
fund, to be made up of small contributions regu-
larly from each member of the Tribune Sunshine
of Virginia.
Mrs. Phillips writes: There is need of a per-
petual fund that be used to scatter this beau
tful sunshine far and wide. It is suggested that
each member send the general office 10 cents
yearly Any member. however, may forward as
much he she wishes This will make q
large and steadily increasing income, and the work
will be materially augmented and improved that
what has been done will nothing to what
will be done in this cooperative labor for hu-
manity.'
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
LEAVES CHURCH
DROPS HIS NAME AT HIS
REQUEST AFTER SEVERAL. VOTES
EFFORT TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEFEATED
SEAII-ANNUAL SESSION.

At its semi-annual session yesterday the New
York Presbytery accepted the offered
by the Rev DR.. Arthur c. McGiTert and IN
compliance with his request dropped his
from the roll OF membership The decision
was not reached until several votes had been
taken and eight addresses had been
made. The Rev. ". NJ. Brown, counsel for
DR.. McGirert. presented q long letter from the
cused clergyman. and then Dr. Johnson moved that
his name be dropped from the roll, as he asked.
The Rev. DR.. John Fox. Of the Bible Society
offered substitute that the Presbytery take no
action until after the General Assembly had passed
upon the merits OF the case DR.. Fox's motion
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
AMERTCAN PRIZE DOLLS.

Already the interest IN the forthcoming doll con-
test is made manifest by many inquiries. Her
Majesty the Queen OF Rumania. SO well known
the writer Of charming books under the OF
Carmen Sylvia" has, through The New-York Trb-
une, graciously accepted the promise Of dolls IN
costume purely typical Of America to add her
nearly perfect collection told in Her Majesty's
letter, which appeared in Sundays Chdren's Cor
ner. unique exhibit Of dolls. instituted by Her
Majesty to raise money for the hospitals and chari
ties Of Rumaria, will be given. Every coun-
try in Europe has contributed TO it, and many of
the dolls have been dressed by members of the
royal families, WIlhelmna. the young Queen of
Holland. having given perfect collection Of them
in Dutch costumes. This charming show will be
view in London at EarIs Court this summer, and
afterward IN Glasgow and Paris.
The Childrer's Corner offers five prizes OF s. each
TO the best dressed dolls representing Priscilla
or PURITAN an Indian maiden Martha Washington,
Southern NANNY" and Uncle Sam
The only stipuatjons that the costumes must
be accurate that all the dolls. insure uniformity
must be II inches in height, and must be delivered
at The Tribune office not later than May l.
The dolls will be placed exhibition in this CITY
before they are sent abroad. and those which do
not take prizes will be distributed by The Tribune
sunshine Society 70 children hospitals. day nur-
series and other charitable organizations.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
ATTRACTIONS OF THE FESTIVAL.

One Of the prettiest sights at the Easter festival
IN aid of the Cuban orphans. which is to be held
in the Metropolitan Opera House week. will
he the facsimile of the Dewey Arch and Colonnade
with cascades OF running water on either side.
the gardens Of Hungary and an Alaskan Indian
encampment. The green OF their trees against the
white Of the arch and the columns viii afford
most picturesque and pleasing effect These will
occupy the stage OF the main auditorium.
Money has already been sent 10 the officers or
the Cuban Orphan Society by many private schools
that have he'd entertainments OtherS Will take
place this week and mex
one OF the entertaining features Of the festival
viii he 2 vaudeville show with clog dances and
an entertainment IN which newsboys VIII be he sole
performers ,,, . -,
of Miss Nlckerson. Five hundred girls from Girls
Friendly societies of Miss Dodge Ahc MISS Fottsi
leadership. will act mattresses
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
150ny.N0lAhS, ,pAGE0
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

third annual the New-YoTk State Assocfa-
ton OF Elocutionists in Carnegie Hall.
Meeting committee OF the XIXth Assembly Dis
.rsct of ne Political Education. he
home of GouG. No. Soi West Seventy tn
?. m
r<ct,re by Louise Katharine Ea-nett Life Among
the English India" At No. 7sS Madiscn-ave-. II
a.
wae-nE of tie Society Political Study at the Tuxedo.
Nsdison-ave and F4fty-ninth-st.. 3 o'clock: sub
&C. what Correct Philanthropy
psastnr of Two Famous Passion Plays by Mrs. COLES.
a. the home Mrs William Roscoe Lyon, No. l55
South-st. Morristown y J.. at @f5 ?. m
- 7a-.,res n u m The Teeth by DR..
Victor c. Eel. Public school No 30 The Grand
r-snwor Of he Colorado" by c. Wharton James az
re American Museum Natural History Seventy
sevenrh-st- and Eighth-ave-; Cuba. by Franklin
N.-+heus AT Put 80 No 224 East
FS5rh-veshth-st.: Florence by Professor Will
p GOODYEAR. Jgdson Memorial Hall. at Wash
irgrrr square and South Fifthave.: "A Musi-
al Trio" by Florence Mcfarland. at Institute
alS East One-hundred- -siXth-st
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF A wOMAN,s
SHIRT WAIST WITH OR WITHOUT THE
YOKE IN THE BACK. NO. 1885,
FOR COUPON AND 16 CENTS

Although many Of the shirt waists are made
up without yokes. some women prefer this pro-
tecttve feature in summer waists. and Their. Is a
great demand for models with the applied yoke and
comfortable shirt sleeve Dressy shirt waists with
plain or pleated backs and dress sleeves do NOT
have the decidedly ''manntsh'' effect which is
much sought after, AS illustrated this smart
waist is made of violet and white percale and can
be executed with or without the fitted lining 1t is
adjusted with shoulder and uuderarm seams the
back fitting smoothly, with slight .fuIness at -be
waist arranged in tiny peats. The yoke is applied
in broad almost square, effect, but may be omitted
If desired.
The funess in front is adjusted in gathers at the
neck and waist, the garment fitting sroothiv
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
WOHEN AT HOME AND ABRO4D.

An honor especially great, inasmuch women
have rarely been the recipients recently con-
fcrred upon Miss Eliza Allen Starr. OF Chicago by
Pope Leo. Miss Starr has established name in
the West as a writer and for her latest work
His Holiness has sent to her, with his blessing.
a beautiful medallion. II is a costly cameo. on
whose face is the figure OF the Virgin Mother
Above her head is a crown OF twelve stars, and
she is standing upon a serpent with the crescent
moon behtnda reproduction OF the celebrated pict-
ure called the immaculate Conception" The
trausparent stone is surrounded by gold. The
medallion inclosed in a handsome case.
Queen Victoria has always displayed great
taste for heradry and she describe coat of
arms in heraldic language and is much interested
in the struggle settle the disputed question
whether the lions OF England were originally
leopards or maneess lions. Her Majesty has some
rare and curious books the subject, including
manuscript volumes, Illuminated with wonderful
skill.
Lady Gatacre, who the Hon Beatrix Davey
and who is the second wife OF Sir william has
never since her marriage been in one place for
twelve months together but the rowing life which
she has led in India. Egypt and elsewhere is not
altogether averse TO her taste. She is woman
Of splendid spirit and resource. well fitted 10 be
the wife and cornrade OF General Catacre She has
accompanied MIN on many adventurous journeys In
India When he was I'm Baloochistan. inspecting
the outposts Lady Gatacre went also, and says il
was the most lovely time she ever had. II was so
romanttc and unconventional to be camping out al
night in remote regions" She IS expert n rider
that she accompanied Sir William in hunting the
wild boar or pig sticking. as II Is called In India
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10

MS Ballington Booth in speaking of her prison
le'orm work says, 'One Of the things that have
50 myself 70 fight IS the word -ex-conyict.' That
e cruel, unjust. un-American word When 4
--1A Is suffering the penalty OF hts crimes he is
ses..Elct but when ne has made his reparatiOn TO
TS-St! now cruel L Is call him eX-convict
- moment ne has served his sentence he Is
- s,s1I man ana no one has the right 10 attach that
stg1a In
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
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SPINACH GARNIsHED WITH EGGS.

Wash the spinach in several waters until all the
grit is removed. and pick it over carefully. Allow
pint OF water TO every peck and boil until 1t Is
tender. Brush bowl pan with butter and press
crescent shaped pieces Of the OF eggs around
the sides Chop the spinach fine and pack II into
the mould without dislodging the eggs. Let It
n until time to serve and then
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.

package containing Easter cards. booklet
and flower seeds has come from Mrs. A. E. Ship
man, Of Connecticut; booklets and cards from Mrs.
Hermans and Miss Spencer of Albany, N Y; a
dainty greeting, from Mrs Martin Of Brooklyn; a
handsome booklet, without 8 name; box of Easter
gifts with stamps for mailing. from Miss Wetmore,
Of Waverly, Ohio; cards, booklets and flower cal
endar, from Miss Nicholson. Of Brooklyn two
magazines from Mrs. Curtis, OF Newark. n. j.. a
large package Of silk, velvet and plush pieces and
stamps from Miss Caroline Crosley OF Manhatta
cancelled stamps from Mrs. Alice Rollins, sent
through Mrs. E. S. Baker, and four packages of
reading and scrap pictures without the name Of
the sender.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10

across the shoulders and under the arm The
closing is effected with small buttons and button
holes through a double hem. The correct shirt
sleeve is shaped with inside seam. It fits the
arm well, having slight fulness at the shoulder
and wrist, which is completed with stylishly
rounded cuff. Waists in this style be made Cf
lawn, dimity, Swiss. French gingham. mercerized
cotton other seasOnable fa brcs
To make this waist IN the medium size will re-
qure and one-half yards of 35 inch material
The pattern. No. 1885 is cut In sizes for 80 81
S. IS, 40 and 42 inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
DEATH OF MISS AVERY,

The sad announcement received at the Office
Yesterday OF the death April OF Miss Mary
Avery, No. East Thirty-eighrn-st., Manhattan
from heart disease. Miss Avery a loyal and
generous member OF The Tribune Sunshine Society
and although a great invalid herself, having been
confined her for several months. she never
missed an opportunity to respond to the call for
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

At the second annual breakfast Of the Normal
College Associate AIumnae which will be held az the
Hotel Manhattan April q, Mrs. Ernest Seton
Thompson will be the guest Of honor The officers
Committee will act hostesses. All the ex-presi-
dents, with or two exceptions, are expected to
be present
At the annual business meeting of the Colonial
Daughters OF the Seventeenth Century. which
held at the home Of Mrs. }. Lester Keep No. $50
Clntou-ave.. Brooklyn. last week, Mrs Harlan P.
Halsey was elected president; Mrs. James O. Car
penter president: Mrs. L. B. Chittender, sec
ond vice-president Miss Rena I. Halsey, secretary;
Miss Margaret Hemstreet. assistant secretary; Mrs
Howard l. Higgins, treasurer: Mrs J. w Rey-
Mre F Taiiage and Mrs. E r Kennedy were
chosen members OF the council
The third and last morning musical of the Haar-
lem Philharmonic Society will take place at the
Hail of the Young Mems Christian Association No,
8 West One-hundred-and-twenty ffth-st., on Thurs
d Ap 4 + r a + Pe2r aTer Bray Ta[5 oon m and
Mrs. Franz Wilczek
An exhibition Of the work done by the children
Of the New-York Kindergarten Association VIII be
held in Amity Kindergarten, No. 3l2 West Fifty
fourth-st., to-day, tomorrow and Thursday, from
10 o'clock in morning until o'clock in the
afternoon. The exhibit viii also be open to-mor-
row evening from $50 70 10 O'Clock, at which time
belian games.
The Daughters of the Holland Dames-not Miss
Dempsey's society-ts gathering q fund
monument to the early Dutch settlers.
The Cambridge Club of Brooklyn held its an
nual meeting yesterday morning at the home Of
Mrs George Martin. No. .22e Gates-aye. The Off
GERS elected were Mrs. Hamilton Ormsbee presi-
dent; Mrs. l. y. Hoagland first vice-presdeut;
Miss Marie Jadwin second vice president; Mrs.
/. : Nichols. recording secretary: Mrs Margaret
Mdlleditch, corresponding secretary. and Mrs. A.
f Fraser. treasurer. The annual luncheon Will be
held on Saturday, April p, at the Pouch Gallery
The association for maintaining the American
Wornan's Table at the Geological Station at Naples
offers for the summer 1890 the free use of
vestigators table at the Woods Hole laboratory
auv applicant who is eligible for the Naples table.
The offer is made under authority from the d.
rector OF the Marine Biological Laboratory, APP
pIicauons for the Woods Hole table, well 5
The Naples table, should be made before May to
the secretary OF the association, Miss Florence M
Cushing No. Walnut-st. Boston, Mass
New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
KINDERGARTENS IN CrB4.

Miss Laura d. GGl, of Northampton Mass who
~s Deen in Cuba the last year. says: Although
-e Cuban Orphan Society has than 10000
s-pAs enrolled there remain fully 2250Oo unprovided
!" Intentionally. The s.. 900 900 appropriated for
ess needs has been used up. so that nothing more
gaSt a. present. D1t the ie4u Aoi "OiA -
das.e society establishes it's kindergartens and
ir1- IA systems in asylums, school build
c5sf 20 -SFc been erected yet. owing 10 the great