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New-York tribune., 1900-12-30


work in high school. But, beg of you. keep her
out Of society at this time. Encourage sensible
athletics, early bedtime and proper food These
will tide her the hard places
Her reading? So much of her future tastes and
ambitions depend upon her reading at this time
one shrinks from recommending any course Let
her temperament decide somewhat. If she Is fanci-
ful and imaginative, offset this tendency with the
literal and practical if prosac and matter of fact
give her the poetic and imaginative. But strive
that her reading be real literature rather than the
ephemeral book Of day.
Our little girl has grown up. Can you send her
to college? Where? To 'co-ed" university or a
womans college? In the sense that co-education
means equal advantages for the sexes on the basis
of right and justice. why, amen to co-education;
but when il that the shall pursue
the same studies as a preparation for life. that
admits Of discussion. / think there should be
equal opportunity. but different goal Prepara-
tion for wifehood and motherhood is entirely left
OF the college curriculum for girls. The omis-
sion is vital. Some day. college course for girls
may come to mean. first, the science OF health
Not athletics to excel some rival team and TO give
mannish yells. but for the sake of a sound body
Every subject taken up by college girls should be
taught with eye to her training a future
homemaksr- To ha tntaIii~ept annnmnlIshad
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD
THE PASSING OF THE OLD FAsHTONA
BILE SET HOW A TREASURE
WAS BROUGHT TO LIGHT.

! feel very tired this morning said a society
woman 10 her neighbor, as she langudly took her
seat at the directors meeting of the IS Hospital
and you viii hardly wonder when tell YOU all I
did yesterday. I had on hand a rehearsal for o,,r
charity concert, poor Tom AIIller's funeral. a
luncheon party. musical at Mrs. Singers din
ner at the Clarks'. and finally. the Assembly Fou
where ] was obliged TO go 10 introduce nv niece
And got everything in! I did not see you at the
funeral. You were not there? That was q pitv
FOR am sure you would have en1oyed-that is ii
would nave interested you Almost every one be-
was in the church-that is all that are left Of
them-and they did look pretty 'frumpy' poor
cears. Mrs. Van Dusen Just in front Of me
with Lavinia Van Dusen. Do you recollect when
we were girls. how grateful We were il either Of
them took any notice of us2 Miss Van Dusen
never asked me TO her small dances then because
was not smart enough. I suppose. and now she
would be glad enough TO be asked to mine! But IT
was nice, seeing all the old familiar faces and you
ought 70 have gone. 1t is only at funerals one
meets the smart set Of twenty-five years ago now
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

The popularity of Russian styles is indsputabls
fact. The smart waist illustrated makes OF the
best developments. and is adapted both home and
theatre wear. As shown the material is taffeta In
white with black and gray lines. and the accom-
panyng skirt is of the same material in plain black
The waist shows a stitched finish, and is trimmed
with small buttons of cut steel The skirt is plain
except for the pointed bands that stitched with
white and held by buttons that match those on the
waist. but countless substitutions be made. All
soft silks excellent for the waist are Henri
ettas. plain and embroidered, Lansdowne. striped
albatrosS and crepe de chine. both wool and silk
The foundation for the waist is a fitted lining
with single darts in fronts and centre seam in
back only. The back proper is seamless. fits
smoothly across the shoulders. the slight fulneSs
being drawn down at the waist line. The fronts
simply gathered in slight fulnesS at the neck
and gathered in at the waist where they blouse
styishly over the stylShy curved belt The sleeves
are in bishop STYLE. with pointed cuffbands that
hook over invisibly The neck is finished with high
stock collar having a pointed end The skirt is cut
after the latest model es snugly at the upper pOr-
ton and flares freely the feet, where simple
verted pleats underlaid front and side seams
To cut this costume for woman Of medium size
101s yards of material p inches wide 94 yards q
inches wide, GA YARDS a inches wide, or SIS yards
50 inches wide. will bezrequired To cut the waist
alone 314 yards 2. inches wide. yards p inches
wide, yards "A inches wide, Us yards 50 inches
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

the elaborate design of sprays and convolvuus
IS worked in strict imitation of nature. with re-
markably artistic result. The upper edge is fn-
ished by "dentee' edge of ruby beads TO corre-
spond with the lower part. deep fringe of blue
beads, the color of the light shade in the con-
volvulus, completes the lower edge.
The clasp of the bag is an ornate specimen of
fine silver gilt. and is a wreath of forget-rne-u
ending with an inverted cornucopa each side
from which flowers and fruit are falling The
owner has had the curiosity to inquire price of
various bead bags in the exclusive stores and
has found that for examples not nearly so hand
some from $40 10 $50 was asked
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
REVIVAL OF AN OLD FASHION

The popular craze for bags made wholly or in
part Of beads is only another instance of the
renaissance of fashions of the first part of the
century, so many of which in rnodish
wardrobes. The bag shown in the illustration is
one belonging to a woman now living IN New
York. TO whose grandmother it belonged at least
seventy-1ve years ago. The beauty of coloring
cannot be reproduced by photograph, but de-
scription may give idea.
The lower portion is of ruby beads. on which is
worked a copventonalized border Of leaves and
forget-me-nots in natural colors. The background
Of the upper part is made of milky blue beads and
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
pHPRovrxG rNARTIsTIc HOUSES.

Those who own or purchase houses built on the
fnartstie lines Of old fashioned stiffness need not
content with their ugliness unless they choose
70 90 SO, for q few and inexpensive changes will
completely alter the character of the dwelling.
Take for instance. the conventional brownstone
twenty foot front. English basement house. which
was built thirty or forty years ago 1t is still
sound II was good, substantial, well built
house. but how unattractivel The drawing room
upstairs is certainly very pretty but reach it
a guest must go through a dark mean looking
trance, with stairs that repel one by their steep
and narrow lgliness. On one side OF this
mon looking little hall is very small room; back
OF this are closets and pantry and then dining
room, which is not all bad-in fact II is gener-
ally a very good room. indeed. covering the width
OF the house and well lighted Now. if the parti-
'front.' room removed. and the latter, with its
large windows and fireplace made part Of the
bourgeoise look Of the hall would be entirely elm
mated The more pretentious high stoOp, twenty
cult 70 manage. but even that may be much i'm
proved without greatly altering its lines. To
change the steps. for one thing. taking away the
lnclosed area ana making a stone entrance at
the side with a platform half way up for turn,
viii give an up-to-date character TO the outside
Of a house az once. The somewhat narrow hall,
with the drawing room side. and the stair
that nearly f1lls up its width might be greatly
enlarged by simply turning the stairway around,
making fits entrance at the back. instead of the
front, and bringing the opening into the second
story the front Of the bedroom hall instead Of
the back. This will leave the entire width OF the
hall free the entrance and ma ke IL much
Imposing and comforta bic looking particularly IL
divan sofa. leather screen at the back and large
rug Now that large drawing the fash
Of these houses by throwing the dark middle
into the front one and doing away entirely
S worth the sacrifice If sacrifice there is in giving
UP an unIghted library that is seldom used.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
A cYNIc's IDEA OF BALLS

There IS a certain absurdity about all balls if
one begins TO analyze the silly, forced conversa-
tons one hears on every side and TO try and dis
cover reason for the stereotyped smiles that are
50 far removed from mirth." remarked a cynical
Old bachelor recently. Il always think people at
any dance look like collection of galvanized pup
pets but OF all ridiculous. inane performances, a
private masked ball IS the worst, The silly.
squeaky voices that assumed TO escape recogni-
ton, the futile attempts at mystifcation and the
efforts be playful really painful, The last
function Of the kind went TO foolish for
anything. As / went into the room a tall female
figure came Up TO me- and in horrible falsetto
demanded. Art thou my souls elected2' No, I
not thy souls elected ! answered, and I then
heard her ask the next person the same ridiculous
question. / found afterward that inane parsonage
sensible married woman Of my acquaintance
with a family OF young children. Now. why do you
suppose she broke out IN this idiotic fashion? All
through the evening II was the same thing-the
sQueaky voices, the forced attempts TO be coy and
fascinating on the part Of the women, and pre-
tence Of mystery that absolutely childish
What all made Of I said myself. that
should make fools Of ourselves like this?' %
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

thirteen years, give her your most careful
sideration Is she tired, restless nervous. capri
Cious and ineXplainable to herself? Take her from
school Give her over to freedom and nature again.
To push her through, allow her to be pushed
through a graduation at this time, if she is not
normally well, is a moral wrong. It seems almost
unbelievable in this day when children being
studied hygienically with X ray scrutiny that
our girls are urged through their graduating year
by the keyed up, nervous prOdding of per cent
aminations. No influence can do as much to
change these conditions as the concentrated effort
ing the schools which a club. composed of the best
in the community. would launch and tact
fully push forward would not fail When enough
influential mothers unite in protest against the
wrongs in present school curriculum these
wrongs will be rfghted, and one will suggest
that such effort is not within the sphere" of your
womanhood and motherhood.
Shall my daughter go to high school? Yes if she
is equal to it physically But a year of complete
would often be wise course. With firm health she
can do great deal of hard study and valuable
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
WAS IT A TRAGEDY?


It is nearly always the case when concealed
treasures are finally found that those who have
the luck 10 discover their hiding place total
strangers with connection whatever with the
original owners, who have passed out Of exist
ence leaving their precious boards TO chance and
aliens A strange commentary by the way, on
futility OF human provisions. When, there
fore Mrs. NJ, a widow Of considerable social
pretensions but small income, bought at bar
gain a small old fashioned house that had been
overtaken by the tide Of fashion and sandwiched
in between TWO modern palaces, she certainly
supposed that she would come into possession Of
anything more than a rather dilapdated building.
whose fashiona bic locality its only value in her
eyes inducing her 10 put up with its many incon-
Neniences and cramped accommodations with COM
parative philosophy for the sake Of its obvious
cial advantages To alter completely the character
OF the decidedly middle class looking interior Of
hef new possession naturally her first proceed
Ing, and IN order 10 carry the plans Of her
architect the straight staircase in the hall
Mas 70 De pulled down at once. The day before the
EorkiLlen l i were 70 take possession Mrs N and
nef oaugAler spent hour or two in their new
planning q scheme OF decoration for each room. In
gong up ano down the condemned staircase they
notlced that a certain board on the small platform
that gave access 10 il from the hail creaked every
time they stepped upon II, whereupon Mrs. NJ
remarked lAat when she was child she remen-
house. which was arranged a box with a lid
with concealed hinges and lock. IN this the family
over the boards completely concealing its use a
q $50 for such purposes" exclaimed Mildred the
youngest daughter ana. despite the laughing incre-
dulity OF her mother and sisters, she got down
her knees 10 make a thorough inspection Of the
rough boards. A surprised exclamation was the re-
suit and she called them eXcitedly: 4 sure
that the space has been used for something, for
only see the centre board is fastened down with
screws when ali the others nailed. That
must mean sOLnething" This circumstance which
was certainly odd, aroused the curiosity of
Mrs. N herself. and she willingly agreed
10 Mildreds proposition that she should 90
10 the shop where they sold such
articles and purchase screwdriyer. 1t is probably
empty" remarked the latter when she returned
with her little implement and began turning the
rusty old screws in a Workmanli1e manner, but IL
vii be interesting 10 see. anyway, If there is some
thing there" As she raised the end Of the board
nc three were startled by strong odor Of lavender
hnd rose pOtpouFri that suddenly filed the at
tnosphere And Mildred dropped the plank with a /
salg i am frightenedr she exclaimed In a panic
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
MRS. TENANT At HOME

Mrs. Francis Tenant, whose photograph is shown
with that of one Of her children, is the wife of Sir
Charles Tenants second SON. She is one of a
group of accomplished sisters-in-law which in
cludes Lady Ribblesdale Mrs. Asquith and Mrs.
Edward Tenant. Mrs Tenant and family make
their country home at North Berwick where they
have an ideal villa, which contains among other
works of art Rossettfs double panel picture of the
meeting of Dante and Beatrice on earth and in
Paradise; This rich piece of cooring hangs on a
green silk
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
A REMARKABLE WOMAN.

Mrs. Peggy Craw. of Mason City. Md. is said
TO be the Oldest woman in this country who is self
supporting.
Although one hundred years old, Mrs. Craw il is
said. does not look more than sixty-hve. She does
her own housework, and earns comfortable living
with her needle depending entirely upon her own
hands for her home and living.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

of the automatons that issued from hidden phono-
graphs Especially interesting were the collections
of old time dolls and toys exhibited by Henry
d'AIlemagne. Maurice Petit and Nine. Leo Claretie-
The ancient dolls Of Martinique, from NJ. Petit's
collection attracted much attention. not only from
their oddity, but because Martinique the birthplace
of the Empress Josephine, is indssolubly connected
with memories of the First Empire.
The collection of M. d'Alemagne was particularly
rich in stately equipages dainty duchesses and
stern soldiers, all of which had distinctly his
torical value as representing perfectly the cos
TUNES and carriages of an earlier period
The kitchen. still favorite plaything. was de-
light TO children as long ago as the days Of Louis
XVI. and shown that was made for that
roya! parsonage when child. 1t was made In
royal style of bronze and SaXOny china. in highly
ornamented style. The bronze chimney was sur
mounted by ornate flower and figure work; with
clock in the middle and two dolls worked at the
small table with its dishes of Dresden and utensils
of bronze.
Representations of the Christmas story of the
manger were popular in those olden times and one
dating back to 1743. showed an extremely French
and modern group of wise men, shepherds and
other characters
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
UNIQUE DOLL COLLECTION.

One of the features OF the Paris Exposition Of
1900 the gallery devoted to playthngs During
the vacation months. August and September it was
constantly filed with children. following aheir par
ents and pressing their faces eagerly against the
glass cases containing dolls, animals ships and
other toys. and listening ecstaticaHy the voices
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
MUSICAL PUZZLE.

Underline every word in the following which can
be used in music.
There was once little girl named Quaver. who
generally spoke in high sharp tone OF voice She
was once walking along a fiat road when man
called to her in a bass voice: Your money your
life She was frightened and said: I have only
note for a crochety old woman down the road so
he let her go. When Quaver came TO bar by the
side OF the road she cried in her sharp little treble
voice: 4 will sit down this bar and rest. After
the rest she went TO the crotchety old woman with
the note
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

Find a girls name in Italy.
Find perfume in Germany.
Find the name of a dog in North America.
Find wild animals in France.
Sind the name of a bird in Africa.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
PITZZIEE
GEOGRAPHICAL PUZZLE.

I am a thing Of value slight:
Behead me and I'm used In fight.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
WOMENS NEW CLUBHOUSE.
SEVERAL OF THE PROMINENT oRGANI
ZATIONS OF THE CITY TO
HAVE HOME.

At last the homeless clubs Of the city to have
a shelter-an abiding place in which they may set
up their Lares and Penates and hold their meet
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF WOMAN
RUSSIAN WAIST. NO. $780, OR FIVE
GoRED FLARE SKIRT NO. $3.50.
FOR COUPON AND 10 CENTS
FOR EACH PATTERN
WANTED.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

Who comes dancing DER the snow,
His soft little feet all bare and rosy?
Open the door, though the wild winds blow.
Take the child in and make him cosey,
Take him in and hold him dear,
He is the wonderful New Year.
Open your heart, be it sad gay.
Welcome him there and treat him kindly;
For you must carry him yea nay.
Carry him with shut eyes blindy.
Whether he bringeth JOY or fear,
Take him. God sends him, this good New Year.
-(Dinah MulOck Craik.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
ENIGMA.

1 am composed of Is letters.
NY s. g S, Is an interrogation.
My 10, 8, 8, 1 Is used In the open.
My T. 8, A. 10 is coin.
My 2 II. u. IL. Is is to move lively
MY whole will be received with much rejoicing.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

wide, will be required; to cut the skirt alone III
yards p inches wide. 6lA yards q Inches wide, 5z
yards A inches wiUe, yards 80 inches wide. :
The waist pattern. No. $780, Is cut in sizes tor 4
80, 81, S. 3S and 40 inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
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The Twelfth Night cake furnished part of the
merriment of the ancient festival Any plain
recipe without fruit can be used for the purpose
1t should be baked in a loaf Before frosting
tean and Glove are pushed into one side and pea
in the opposite side the places being marked with
a broom spint Then the cake is iced and deco
rated. For the latter wreath of angelica leaves
and candied cherries about the edge is effective
and a tiny Christmas tree should adorn the centre
Figures of king, queen and knave which can be
obtained at confectioners' should also be used on
the top When the cake is cut the women should
be served from the side containing the pea and
the men from the side containing the Glove and
bean. The who draw the latter act re-
the ba5n tb Iatter TT! the former and
pea assumes the character of queen.
substitute for Welsh rarebit may be made by
melting half a pound of rich cheese on hot pIate
over hot water, meanwhile toasting four slices of
seasoned with salt and cayenne, poured over it,
Cheese crackers for the salad course are easily
home made. Sprinkle Parmesan or grated Ameri-
can cheese thicky the crackers and bake in
the oven until the cheese is melted and Drowned
Serve cold.
To make cheese straws mix together two table
spoonfuls of -four, three tabIespoonfuls of Parme-
san cheese, the yolk of egg and salt and
paprka Work into a smooth paste and roll into
a sheet one-eighth of irch thick. Cut into
strips one-quarter of inch wide and five inches
long, and bake until a golden Brown Pile cob-
house fashion pretty plates
Another wey of serving is to cut some of the
paste into small rings and sticks only one-eighth
of an inch wide and serve bundle of sticks in
each ring.
A Spanish omelet is excellent Sunday night.
tea or breakfast dish. Cut one-quarter of pound
of bacon into small pieces and fry brown Add
to 1t one small onion. five mushrooms and one
sweet red pepper. all chopped fine and one medium
sized tomato three tablespoonfuls of canned
tomatoes. Season with salt and cook fifteen min
utes In the mean time make a plain omeiet with
six eggs. Fold 1t. turn onto hot dish pour part
of the dressing over and the rest around H. Serve
Great Reference Book and Guide
Tribune Almanac
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

substitute for Welsh rarebit may be made by
melting half pound of rich cheese on a hot plate
over hot water, meanwhile toasting four slices of
bread. This should he buttered and the cheese
seasoned with salt and cayenne, poured over it,
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

A Great Reference Book and Guide
Tribune Almanac Ians
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

The skirt pattern, No. $500 is cut in sizes for a
2. "a. Is. Is. 80 and 80 inch waist measure
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-01-19
DELAWARE.

We are experiencing some genuine
winter weather at present and farmers and
lumbermen are making good use of the
snow while IL lasts.
There Is a goou deal of sickness In this
locality at present. Among those who are
lffiicted Is George Bergstresser who is con-
aned to his room with neuralgia.
Oliver Bensley, who has had a severe at
tack nf rhematism is slowly convalescing.
George Penson, an aged citizen of this
place while performing some duties about
his barn last Saturday, fell upon the ice
and dislocated his left shoulder. Dfs
Hughas and Smith reduced It,
Mrs Susie e. Bensley who was seriously
Ill of appendicitis last autumn, has suffered
a relapse. Her condition is improving un-
der the treatment of DR. Frank Beers.
Prof. johnson. or Northampton county,
gave an ENTERTAINMENT at the Schuyler
school house Saturday evening. Mr.. John
son san expert magician and performed
many interesting aud clever feats. #. L.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-01-19
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