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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
ASKED TO CHOOSE A LITTLE GIRL.
AN ODD REQUEST MADE OF THE NEW.
YORK EXCHANGE FOR woMAN's
WORK-A REDUCTION SALE.

manager Of the New-York Exchange for
Woman's Work. No. 334 Madison-ave. says that
the collection TO be the Paris Exposition Is
progressing admirably, and that preparations are
nearly completed for the reduced sale' that Is
always popular feature OF the years work
The suggestion OF Charles Stewart Smith and
e Elery Anderson. the committee to buy the
house for the exchange, to the effect that the con-
oiuonal money should be paid in and an effort
MADE to buy the house at once, has met with
prompt response from Mrs. George F. Baker and
Mrs. William E Dodge, sr
Aooitional sums pledged since last noted are 81 900
Brakeman ~ NS0'N
The chairman, Mrs. William G. choate. regards
an oroer received last week by the exchange as the
highest mark OF confidence that Il has ever re-
ceived. A friend in the country requests the ex
daughter. P'0u
This rounds out the variety of requests sent to
US said Mrs. Choate." I'VE have felt that we
should never have another evidence of faith in oT
good taste and reliability TO equal that given bv the
titled foreigner who importuned us TO procure him
wife, but this commission seems to put thar
episode in the shade"
The. fund for the purchase Of the house is not
yer OF the required size and contributions may be
sent 10 George r. Baker, No Wall-st treasurer
Of the fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
WELLESLEY CLUB LUNCHEON.
SEVENTH ANNUAL AFFAIR OF THE So
CIETY-PRESIDENT Low OF COLUM-
BIA MAKES AN ADDRESS

The New-YOrk Wellesley Club held its ssvent5
annual luncheon at the Hotel Manhattan yesterday
afternoon. Miss Caroline Hazard president OF
Wellesley College. was the guest Of the club FOR
the first time Among other guests OF honor wers
Mrs. Russell Sage. DR.. Abbey Leach. professor OF
Greek at Vassar College and president OF the Asso-
citation Of Collegiate AlumnR. Mrs. Atwatsr presI-
dent OF Vassar Alumnss; Mrs. ]. F Waller, oe
Yonkers Miss Helen DORIS Brown. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bacon and Miss Lazarus.
Covers were laid for 165 persons.
After luncheon was served Seth Low. president
of Columbia University, gave address, in whicH
he extended for the club. a cordial welcome %
Miss Hazard. Miss Hazard followed with a speech
Wellesley Of To-day After James G. eros.
we'll. headmaster Of Breariey School. had spoken,
Mrs. Louise Mccoy North gave some interesting
Wellesley traditions. Mrs. Mccoy North was at
one time secretary OF Wellesley College
The New-YOrk Wellesley Club has raised SO 900
toward the 100000 endowment fund which II has
pledged.
Mrs. George A Plimpton Is president OF the club
Miss Julia A Burlington. vice. president; Miss
Grace Andrews, secretary and Miss Annette Ffnni-
gan treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
PATTI TO SING FOR CHARITY.

Nine. Patti-CederstrOm writes 10 the Editor a
THE London Gentlewoman':
I grieve with all my heart for the anxious and
sorrOwing homes May God comfort and help the
widows and orphans and an whose beloved ones
have 50 nobly fallen In distant land. lighting for
their country and their Queen!
She has given practical proof % her sympathy
by promising to sing at the amateur theatrical
entertainment to be given In Covent Garden on
February % In aid OF Lady LansdOwne's fund for
wives and families OF officers. This is the entertain
ment at which the Duchess OF Marlborough Is 70
recite patriotic poem. surrounded By group OF
boys belonging TO the nobility.
Among the "sOns of belted earls. etc. who viii
take part In the tableau Lord Give, OF
Earl P0Vis. Royal Horse Guards. the Hon. G.
Rodney, son OF Lord Rodney, Life Guards: Master
Edward CaVendish. OF Victor CavenCish. 1st
Royal DragOOns: Master Guy Hamilton, %
Lord Ernest Hamilton. Gordon HighlanderS; Mas
ter Eaton, OF General Hon. Herbert Eaton.
Grenadier Guards: Master Arson. son OF the Hon.
+. Arson Highland Light Infantry Lord Ednanl,
OF the Earl OF Dudley. etc. II = anticipated
that this viii be one OF the most fashionable and
attractive functions In connection with the WAr
fund charities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
FRIENDS OF THE RED MAN.
ANNIE BEECHER SCOvILLE SPEAKS AT
THE NETWORK CITY INDIAN
ASSOCIATION

At the January meeting of the New-York City
Indian Association held in the Broadway Taber-
nacle, Miss Annie Beecher Scovile, who addressed
the meeting, said that her experiences had
taught her that there is to preach to any
man religion that does not teach him to live for
other people. Without that principle, religion will
appeal 10 For this reason said Miss
Scoville, Il believe 1t advisable to send Indian
dents back to their own homes, where they may
have opportunity to work for their people"
Miss SCoVille here from England several
years ago, after finishing course of study in
ethnoogy at oxford. Her purpose in coming to
America to study the races. Upon arriving
here she visited General Armstrong. at Hampton,
Va, in the hope of obtaining information there
She became a teacher in the school AID in the
reservations. Miss Scoville believes that the Indian
is anxious TO learn to work and does wish to
be supported by the Government.
It was decided at the meeting to continue the
work in the new hospital of the association at
Jewett, n. M, of which Mrs. Eldrdge is superin-
tendent, by assisting in the work of DR.. Harper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
AUNT LOUISA ELDRIDGE.
Fifty years ago.

excellence will be given each OF the following
classes; Dishes in cookery, garnished dishes laun-
dry work, mendng and darning. Models OF uni
forms for mattresses and home workers are So
hcited, and those which are accepted by the iuaea
Will be displayed and sold. The proceeds from
these win be divided equally between the exhibition
and the association
Inc committee is composed of the following
women; Mrs. John Kendall Dunn, Mrs Henry II
Adams. Mrs. Charles l. Jenkins Mrs Iouveu
Field. Mrs. H. c. Fulton. Mr.. w e woodford
Mrs E A futile, Mrs. Il. II. Mitchell Mrs Town
send, Mrs c. +. ROmer Mrs. c. Hagemann Misc
Wray, Miss Jenkins. Miss Fulton and Miss Shaiar
class Tor instruction to nurses As being forr,s5
winch VIII meet every Wednesday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY.
AN EVENING OF VARIED ENTERTAINMENT
AT THE HOME OF COLONEL BACON.

AN EVENING OF VARIED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AT THE HOME OF COLONEL BACON.
Mrs. Alexander S Bacon gave progressive
euchre party at her home No. 297 VanderbIlt-ave..
Brooklyn. in honor of Mrs. Frank overs. wife Of
Judge Overs of Denver, Col Several Of the
guests former residents Of Mrs Owers's
own State
The winners prizes were a beautiful and certain
ly unique pocketbook card case for the man
who scored. and miniature in ornate Florentine
Miss J. S. Vass. Both prizes were souvenirs of
the extensive travel of Mr.. and Mrs. Bacon, the
framed miniature having been purchased in
Florence and the pocketbOOk in Japan The latter
Is of Japanese silk bTocade with the familiar stork
in soft pink brilliant red ground. The entire
figure Of the bird appears and the feathers
outlined In terra Gotta The lining is Of apple
green crepe, and the fastening broad hook OF
exquisite and dainty, even to the careful little
packages OF grass that are paced in each pocket
to prevent crushing. An odd incident in connection
with the purchase of the pOcketbook Is that Mr..
Bacon had his pocket picked while he was select
ing the pOcketbOOk
Mrs Overs mewing kitten BOBBY prize,
its companion. an elephant with wagging head,
being acquired by James McCurragb.
The game was varied by singing by Mrs. Bacon,
who, when Miss Hattie Schroeder. was soprano
of the Plymouth Church choir plano solos by
Peree Jervis. another by Miss Jervis, and a violin
solo by Mr.. McCuTTaGh.
Sherbet and cakes were served during the games
and after the prizes were awarded there was
elaborate collation. of salads sandwiches. fruits,
ices and coffee A pleasant hour passed in
gathered by him in all parts of the world, and
representing the w4apons, coins and bric-a-brac
The coins: especially, seemed to be Of great in
terest to the guests. Among those in the party. in
addition to those mentioned, were Mrs. James
McCurragh, Mrs Perlee Jervis and DR.. and Mrs.
Reed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
ABSENCE OF VARIETY IN DRESS.

Pretty women do not generally realize what an
attraction there is in change. dress that is be-
coming IL worn again and again, and therefore
loses its charm. whereas if it contrasted with
a different style It would keep its effect much
longer 1t is even a mistake to do ones hair al
ways in the same way. A famous novelist in one
Of his books makes his heroine when at the zenith
of her social success and happiness change the
fashion of dressing her hair almost dally-not out
of vanity. but by the instinct of coquetry He
knew that thereby she rendered herself more at
tractive
Even a pretty room looks better if the furniture
is not always placed in the position. and the
ornaments are occasionally rearranged. Our eyes
are like our palate in desiring change and variety.
The most beautiful woman the most delicious
food becomes monot0n0us if ALWAYS the same.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
DAINTY NEW LINGERIE.
UNDERCLOTHEs OF THE NEWEST MAKE
AND DESIGN.
A PROPULSION OF RUFFLEs AND LACE, CORDED
BANDS AND sHIRRED YOKEs-NAINSoOK
NOW PREFERRED TO SILK.

Great is the difference between the lingerie worn
by grandmothers and that of the up-to-date
woman. Many of the pieces
known fifty years ago. and pantaettes were only
introduced when the fashion of dressing children
in short dresses established These pantalettes
were different from the ones worn now; they
sisted OF a broad rufle fastened around the knees
by tight band. The discomfort of these panta-
lettes was great, and improvements were made till
they were revoluuonized into the modern garment
The woman who likes pretty underclothes and is
unable TO buy them should fee from the tempta-
tons displayed IN the New-York shops this month
Simplicity longer marks the elegance of lin
gerie, and the prices of dainty underclothes have
risen IN consequence
The short yoke night robes are to be worn to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
TALK on THE GREEK EPIC.
HOMER TURNED THE SEMITIC LEGENDS
INTO GOLD, SAYS PROFESSOR DAVIDSON.

INTO GOLD, SAYS PROFESSOR DAVIDSON.
''What a delightful lecturei" was the general
expression of the audience that listened to the talk
of Professor Thomas Davidson on ''The Greek
Epic before the Society of Comparative htera-
ture at Carnegie Lyceum yesterday morning.
Professor Davidson said that in speaking of the
Greek epic usually alIudes to the two great
poems of the Had and Odyssey, while strict ap-
plicaon has larger significance, as the epic cycle
covered the entire history of the mythical world
The two great Greek poems assumed their present
form about 500 B. c., and they represent the com
pletion and development OF long ages of poetic
thought, as shown in ballads and folklore of still
more ancient peoples.
It has long been knotty question, the speaker
said the authorship of the great epic, but 1t
is conceded by scholars that in the main 1t be-
longs to Homer, although there have been many
addtions-and interpretations by other writer's Arts
totle, four centuries before the Christian era
quoted TO his royal pupils passages of the Had not
found in present editions There can be no doubt
that Homer depended upon his predecessors for ma
terial, but he turned all the traditions into gold
with his poetic genius.
Many instructive illustrations given by the
speaker to prove that Homer must have lived 1900
B. c.. and that the legends upon which the poems
founded not Greek, or even Aryan, but
Semitic. The Greeks had curious habit of local
zing their stories to give them reality, but t is
an unwarranted assumption said the speaker, ito
The origin and compositi5n of the poems were
explained and many interesting details of the
home life of the early Greeks given. Professor
Davidson declared the high place then held by
women test of the civilization of the day
and the vices which disgraced later Greek life were
at that time unknown: Several women took part In
the discussion that followed the lecture.
The efforts of the Comparative Literature Society
devoted chiefly to arranging literary matinees
terested in advanced thought and high culture.
Popular features of this work consist of introducing
and demonstrating the study OF literature by the
comparative method in lectures, conferences and
classes.
Among the organizations entertained yesterday
by the society the Cambridge Club, the New
York City Mothers Club and the Literary Society
of the Normal College Alumna.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
HEARTH &BOUDOIR
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD
A PRETTY ROMANCE AND THE MANNER
OF ITS EVOLUTION.
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD AVOID MoNoToNY IN
STYLE-A COMPARISON OF THE SOCIETY
GIRL WITH HER ANTIPoDE.

case Of mistaken Identity which happened a
year ago, has recently eliminated in a happy
suit At one of the big balls last winter a
whom she did not know brought up a favor in the
cotlon to Miss S.
81 hope you remember me-" he said, as she got
up to dance
Surely" she said cudgelling her memory to
when and where she had met him.
II knew you as as you into the ROOM
the went on. they circled around the room,
"ony you are prettier than How odd it is
that should both be in New-York and at this
particular ball. Do you remember the old dancing
class at Dresden. How long ago it seems!
He evidently has taken me for some else"
thought the girl but ne is decidedly good looking
and Mrs T. would not have asked any one to her
house who was not all right. 1 will just see how
long he will keep it up" And when her turn came
she took him a favor.
81 may come and see you. may not?" the
strangers next question, as they danced. Where
you staying?
my address is No - Fifth-ave" she answered
quite excited about the adventure. Il hope
you will not forget it,
mo danger of that" he answered, "since it is
yours" AS he left her he said II cannot tell
you how glad to you again"
How did you ever know him?' exclaimed girl
of her acquaintance who was sitting near her. e..
Who is he?" questioned Miss S, with consid-
Why it is Mrs; rs cousin-young x; who has has
just returned. He is immensely rich. and they
say, perfectly charming All the girls are dying
to know him How did you manage it?'
Il must get that visit thought Miss s., more
and pleased with the amusement of the sit
uation, And how can arrange it. for, of course
hoped. he came up to good night and to ask
her when she would he home the following
day. A happy thought struck her
BE sure that you ask for the ladies', she
laughed, as she named the hour, mamma is very
partic llar."
'Yes, l remember that of DID," he returned and
the girl felt vaguely jealous of her supposed self
How chummy they must have been! And who
was I, anyway? 1 wish 1 knew" she sooquized
The next afternoon he called and asked, as he
had been told for the ladies'. The servant, having
received his instructions, took him into comfort
able library, where at the cosiest of tea tables,
in a most becoming and picturesque tea gown,
Miss S. waited to make her confession. Needless
to say she forgiven, and this winter, on her
wedding tour she intends making a special trip
to Dresden to become acquainted with the friend of
her husbands childhood. who, she says brought
her the happiness of her life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
CHAMPION OF THE SOCIETY GIRL.

81 know two girls. both of whom are in what is
termed good society,"" remarked woman recently.
zone is what her friends call wildly gay; that IS
to say she goes everywhere dances among the
last at ball, and enjoys gayety OF every descrip-
ton. The other cares for none of these things
and considers the former distinctly frivolous She
says that she does not like Dances that the people
who constitute society hollow and insincere
and that she finds her pleasures in more intel
lectua pursuits.
Now, of these two the society girl has alto
gether, to my mind. the finest moral nature the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
WoMAN'S ART SCHOOL OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting for the election OF officers
Tor the Alumne and Students Association OF the
Womans Art School, held In Cooper Union on
Tuesday afternoon. the following officers were
elected; President. j. N. Seaton; vice-presidents
b. b. Banta, Maud o. Thurston and NJ. o. Owen;
recording secretary, NJ White Watson; correspond
ing secretary, Lucy j. Ripper; treasurer Alice
Waldo and auditor Angelica Duer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
THROUGH BABY EYES
HOW THE WEE ONE SEES AND INTER
PRETs PAPA AND MAMMA
LITTLE nuTAToRs. THEY ARE BOUND TO AT
LEAST TRY TO FOLLOW IN THE FOOT
STEPS OF THEIR PARENTS.

In an article entitled Through Baby Eyes
which has appeared in Trained MotnerhoOu'
Frances Esmond asks mothers II II has ever oc-
Cured to them to wonder in what light they are
regarded BIZ their children. The writer SAYS
Now and then we see a few pitiful jokes OF tne
imitation OF older folks by the children, anu 'nsJ
to make us think; For 1nsta9ace: Ia al" i,tIe
girl why, Mabel. what makes you scream an
talk so loud. when your little brother y 50 quet
''Oh, mother, he is the grocer boy, and am you you
scolding him for bringing inc meat 50 ia'e "
dinner" .,.o, -
these little ones and thus the necessity arises 20
watch ourselves that lead not these niue I'M
tators into paths that are aside from 'hose VI
Even a very young baby seems to know intui-
lively just the mood of the mother. When sac ~
manner her mood to be rejected IN the DtDy
to a certain extent. Speak gently to little one ~
sweet eyes I'LL with tears, and the baby heart Is
hurt 49,.
friend who had particularly nervous ara eA7
cttabe baby. The mother complained that she
could not get the baby take midday nap and
result the little one was cross ana Iret1ul me
way get the baby to sleep. but always ended In
fret for both the baby and herself At noon the
At first the little fellow kicked. twisted cried and
hdgeted usual but the new nurse gently coaXed
d tIS f.-.f5o-
and the curly head sank to rest on ner shouloeT-
The mother amazed.
How did you do it?' she asked.
simply by being quiet" answered her friend.
A toddler discovered taking long
strides in the freshly fallen The father
up behind him and watched his little son obviously
out early that morning and his footprints led 70
the nearest barroom The little fellow was trying
for help, the father vowed that his steps should
thereafter be worthy Of being followed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
MRS. JOHN L sUDDER.
AT twenty-one.

pied most important place in Washington So
oety. Mrs Semple is about eighty years old, and
continues to wear her hair IN short curls. reaching
to the shoulders. did the women of thirty years
ago. Her interest in the affairs OF the Nation is
undiminished and she enjoys much popularity at
the capital
Mrs. Semple lives at the Louisa Home. where
her room Is tastefully decorated with mementoes
of her busy life. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21

The object of the exhibition and reception which
to be given by the Household Economic Asso-
citation on February l. at the rooms of the asso-
citation. Nos 1,773 and Its Broadway Is to arouse
the interest OF the public in the society and to
give the members of the wage earners' section op-
portunity display their skill Two certificates of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21

The other is Pharisee-bitter, censorious and I
should not De at all surprised IL envious of the very
moral In ballroom as anywhere else 1 once
heard good old minister say In a sermon to young
people, and have often thought now true it is
The virtues OF unselfshness generosity and truth
fulness can be as well exercised there as else
where, and l am sure that a sane minded society
girl does as much good in her way her critic,
who constantly attends classes TO cultivate her
intellect"
CoEDUCATIoN OF BOYS AND GIRLS.
up to certain age convinced that 1t Is
the right thing TO educate boys and girls to-
gether. said experienced teacher recently, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
MISS ALMA TADEu4 IN rHEATRJcAtS

Miss L. Alma Tadema. daughter OF the arts,
mas neen gaining laurels as amateur actress
me silent Voice" a little drama by Laurence
anna Iadema, was given by the Oxford HOUSE
Musleal ana Dramatic Society In London lately
ahu Ihs artists young daughter won great an,
piause Dy her dancing and acting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

DR.. Elisha Benjamin Andrews. of Chicago has
conceived the idea of having free hot luncbeons
served TO the pupils OF the public schools during
the noon recess The hot luncheon system prevails
IN sioux Falls, Iowa. and in Omaha but the pupils
are oohged TO pay for these warm repasts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21

MISS FarnaIee, who has recently returned from
apah' where she has been promoting the interests
of the Woman's Christian remperanca ITn,on LII
represent the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union president of Japan at the worlds convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
PRIZE OFFERED FOR A POSTER.

Competition for a poster Is invited by the Inter
national Artistic Association in Rome sketches
are re TO be handed in by March 80 and the prize is
1000 francs In gold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
MRS. c. B. wILBoUR.
Thirty years ago.

VINO has had large experience in the Episcopal Hos
connection with the hospital - ~ " 0 "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21

Ars' alice ~ Lincoln has been chosen chairman
pro tenn OF the Board of Trustees of the pauper
INSTITUTIONS , Of Boston, In place OF Professor se6g
"isA' resigned She will until next April