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New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
~ "a PHOTOGRlPHY.

Among the professions now fully open te women
IS that OF photography, and every large city in the
United States IS said 10 possess its little band OF
women photographers It is asserted. too by many
who have made il a matter of study that this lit
tie band generally includes the best and most ar
tistic in the business.
There are few women photographers outside OF
the United States in business for themselves al
though a number of Europeans have done good
work as amateurs. Mrs. Margaret ]. Cameron,
the friend and neighbor Of Tennyson. became
celebrity OF almost national fame between the
years 1860 and 1870 through her passion for photog
raphy and her success. Probably other
teur, then or now, could boast such a clientele as
she secured Darwin, Carlyle, Teunyson, Browning
Long7ellow, Sir John Herschel Sir Henry Taylor
ana many others OF almost equal the
subjects Of her camera and moekly posed she
wiled.
Mrs Camerons ideal was to illustrate Tenny-
son poems, and she secured some exquisite pho
woman now prominent In London as a pho
sCs[aii,r i ana editing Photographic Journal is
Mss, MISS Frances BENJAMIN Johnston is a typical
american woman IN photography Through the
slulN "l arr IN Paris and at home she brought 10
her work trained and developed talent. She ex-
ILDIled tIlfee collections Of photographs at the
gold medals. while tho third won the grand prize
,Othtf women whose work is widely known are
ails' H. pSItILle HasaHier, Miss Mathilde We'll Miss
IVA Lawrence Watson. Miss Nellie ". g. Kuappen
Mss Kate Matthews, Mrs. Addie X Robinson and
art training such as thoV would have had for %
career IN painting and this is the reason that their
business approach II from the same standnoint
ana ulat explains the higher results achieved bv
graphic field is large one" he continued .iTbepo
are H2mbeIless places where photography could
Photographs for menu cards for valentines bptb
CAV ana ohflstlnss cards. for ones personal sta
charming. II artistically done anu
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

them with paws and tongue. and sometimes, when
she was little tumbng sidewise in her efforts
10 reach her back.
When she came to she not welcome. We
did not know what 10 do with her at first and did
not feel grateful the kind neighbor who pre-
sented her 10 Bobb.e. but Sis Bun sat calmly
twitching her gathered about her. look
ing as elr-possessed IL she had not been un-
wished for visitor At last had nice little
kennel made for her, and Installed her as member
OF the family
She had funny way OF trying u bite me whenever
she wanted me 10 put her down. She had a quick
temper and when she angry her round bright
red eyes would fairly blaze. but this was only at
times for Sis Bun was really anectiouate, besides
being a neat and wise little rabbit.
often I would take SIS Bun % my room, and
there she chose her own apartments, and kept to
them She had favorite resting place, at the
foot OF an easy chair and il sat in the chair and
got in her way she would try to push me away
with her nose. In fact she often tried 10 push me
of the bed. Sometimes she would Cuddle down
beside me. but IL she chose to get down. nothing
would stop her. Once when ] tried 10 detain her
forciby she bit round hole in an old wrap upon
which she lying. and calmly swallowed the
piece OF cloth. Al another time the dressmakor
was using some black satin FOR trimming. We
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

braid is basted into position Blue or green tries
the eyes less than pink. and experienced workers
recommend a smooth. shiny Holland as best OF
ALL because IL is stiff enough 10 need no DacK-
ground and the color of the cloth is good.
Although the basting may be done with an ordl-
nary needle a long. blunt pointed lace needle will
be found better making the lace stitches. II Is
never advisable TO baste through the middle of the
braid but this should be done the open edge
OF the braid and the basting stitches should be
kept on the outer line of the pattern. In basting
Russian braids the folds must be arranged as
keep the heavy cord on the outside OF the curve
OF the pattern at all times. IL possible. After the
basting. the full inner edges must be overcast or
laid carefully with fine linen thread Women who
succeed best in lacemaking unanimously advise
the use OF a sampler sort OF reference ency
clopadia of stitches. The best sampler. says
The Home Needlework Magazine" consists OF
a number of small oblong sheets pages of the
holland, upon which the different varieties OF
stitches may be worked in groups and their names
written below in ink The whole may then be
bound in book form and kept in the lace box for
reference These sheets should be by inches.
and furnish spaces for twelve network stitches
or twenty-four insertions bars A margin of
one-half inch should be allowed at the ton and
right side; one and oue-half inches at the left TO
allow room for the binding. and two and one-half
Inches at the bottom. 10 allow room tar TIA writ
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

looked about for It, and there Nine Sis upon
a chair vigorously chewing upon long strip OF
the satin. which was slowly disappearing into her
mouth Fortunately she had spared the large piece
and chosen a waste strip. / trembled for her
health but she was able to thrive we'll upon
black satin as upon and cabbage. UnfOrtu-
nately however she began TO develop appetite
for carpets and counterpanes and 1 had 10 he con-
tinuaIly on the watch lest she should scratch and
bite holes in those useful articles
One day we brought Br'er Rabbit home to keep
Sis company. His coat was OF long white and tan
fur like an Angora cats, and one of his large
eyes was a velvety brown. while the other was
bright blue. We had found him in a butchers
shop, shut up In a wooden cage. and offered for
sale at 80 cents. Poor little Br'er! There not
enough of him. under his fur. for rabbit stew.
After his coming the children and gave ourselves
over to the interests of the Bun family.
One day we found under the straw six little pink
skinned baby rabbits. without spear of fur on
them. Bobbie said they not pretty, and
Br'er despised them. after the fashion of Bunny
had put him alone in another kennel Per-
haps II was no wonder that he did like the
babies for he had had great deal 10 suffer
their account. Sis had deliberately pulled guam
titles OF his fur with which to line her nest, IL is
the custom of Bunny mammas pull the soft fur
from their breasts for this purpose Not so.
Nine Sis. She saved her own beautiful smooth
coat and made good OF Br'eTs. or course. Br'er
felt sullly 1t, but Sis was quite content, and
proud of her babies.
were all covered with soft black and white down.
They were tame and we often brought them into
live long Some that gave away may have
died OF starvation. not intentionally. OF course, on
do not know how 10 feed rabbits properly IL any
reader OF the Children's Corner should ever keen
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

plain or with a single iounce II preferred Tho
upper portion fits snugly while there is a pro-
nounced fare at the feet, and the fulness at the
hack Is laid in inverted pleat-
To cut this gown for a woman OF medium size
u.s. Yards OF material y inches wide. uIs yards y
inches wide 10 yards g inches wild. or Ga yards
a. inches wide will be required. with 3Ts yards OF
lustrated: cut the blouse alone, IL. yards q
q inches wide. Ia yards a inches wide with 37s
yards a inches wide 1Ois yards q inches wide. 81
Yards 33 inches wide. yards ~ inches wide
The blouse pattern No. 1855. is In sizes focs
20 34 s6 IS and 70 inch bust measure.
THE skirt pattern No 3.ssl. Is cut in sizes for .
q 2a 2s IS 80 and & inch waist measure.
Either pattern will be sent TO any address re-
csipt OF 10 cents. Please give number and bust Or
waist inches distinctly. Address Pattern Depart-~
ment New-York Tribune. II in hurry for paS-
tern, send extra two-cent stamp and wa HIl nan
by letter postage IN sealed eryeloQs,z Z
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
HIS POINT OF VIEW

s,s..e should say make girls attractive?"
was - society man 70 whom the above query
sn,rs- Wei that is very hard question 10
ne - Diierent men Qor / take it by asking
;rsc,,.- "4sh TO know what makes a girl at
rroh,h'. 70 mani like different attributes. You
nsb, mean generally attractive-what you
say o,s "a popular girl in society Well. / should
Of n,l,.- 'ie most important traits is the power
ess, ~ 's another feel that-for the moment. at
noun, i personality and what ne says are Of para
ssns.. interest Many young women let their eyes
ssr. ,.ihe ~hhe you are talking 10 them. as If they
enrl,is ior other men, This Is certainly not
II NafV. stll, even observation-disclosures is
Rs.vo. worse than a TOO great Intensity Of ex-
ctua,,. "Hlch Is apt 10 bore one one feels anv
sne 49, a interest instnctyely. Interest must be
= yocs lonianeous 10 be agreeab bic A Meas
..tlaeis = 10 sympa thetic laugh are also great
~ snv yHIo~ several girls who score A iof In
- Fher - - q pleasure TO talk with them Tor
;ss-sg a,,ressoh j is the general oninson that
~ hi. "a man more than anv Other o4ol-
.'e .s'e he Dy no means the case: in foct ss a
~ nsf,v u1les DO not have half SO good = time
iLAen srs .@onen who are less seif-conscio1ts
.ok ia chsr, many beautiful women who cornnIetei,,
- sutsl sr,,.Ie .eIe u one thing about a womanis
men out Of a hundred and tba, ~
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
THE UBIQUITOUS PILLOW.

TIE sofa cushion is generally Acknowledged 70 be
one Of the most useful OF all articles within the
possibilities of embroidery. and one Of the most
universally acceptable a gift. yet it is by no
means easy thing TO find a design for pillow
that is thoroughly satisfactory. The retreatlng
sides Of the cushion often spoil the effect OF
ventional treatment is on this account almost a
necessity. Bunches OF flowers however look we'll
II grouped about some conventional figure in the
centre OF the pillow whether this figure is worked
appears in the brocade pattern OF the ma
terial used. The quaint or graceful figures now so
popular on pillows among the attractive
OF the seasons designs. The little couple IN
Illustration herewith are well chosen 70 remind one
Of the old nursery rhyme The figures are tinted
on the material In delicate shades and should be
outlined with Roman floss OF the Coors. The
little maid AT the right mas pink gown decorated
with blue rufHeS. and a blue mob cap with band Of
green Her slippers match me cap in color.
stockings worked In cross stitch with green.
sash. white achu and sleeve rufies Her cap
i green with a blue band. and her shoes green
also. Long and short stitch is used FOR the edges
or the sleeves, neck ruffes and Sashcs.
Many other pretty patterns OF this order
being chosen. and Empire designs also
tremely popular. Unique fauCieS. too. may DE
carried out in ribbon embroideries some OF these
becoming highly ornamental Ribbon inch
wide s. more often preferred for this work and
wide eyed needle is used carry 81 through the
cloth. The ribbon IS gathered into the shape
CURED for the petal and after the petal mas been
laid on the cloth its tiny folds are carefully
Couched down with six of the same color the
ribbon French knots make effective stamens. and
feather stitch Is best IN this connection FOR -Ge
leaves and stems This combination = stitch en-
broidery with The ribbon prevents TOO heavy an
effect.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
DEVOTED TO FANCY WORK.
ALMOST EVERY WOMAN WHO HAS LElS-
URE THIS SUMMER is BUSY WITH
HANDWORK IN SOME AT
TRACTIVE FORM
TRACTIvE FORM.

An unusual number OF pretty designs in centre
pieces and sofa pillows made of lace and drawn
work are in evidence this among the
hotels and other places where women are seen
doing fancy work.
Quite the prettiest idea in doilies and centre
pieces is a combination of embroidery and made
lace. the linen being exquistely worked In the de-
sign preferred and then edged with Battenberg or
Venetian lace Pansies seem to have captivated the
popular fancy just now. for many attractive mod
els are shown in the art neeslework shops.
There are few flowers which afford such a
riety of combinations this one" says The Art
Needlework Ma gaZne," in referring the pansy
centrepiece here illustrated and no better color
studies can be found than the flowers themselves,
which are so abundant Two distinct lines of pur-
pie We're selected for the present design, well
as yellow, blue and red brown The leaves are
worked in green flo silk with the veins out
Aned with darker shade. and the stems worked in
lined with green ParsiSn S If Gd Is tb 0ui
cross stitch of the SAM stade Tb bordar m w of
bat'enoerg lacr simple In outline and calling for
The variety of color I'M the pansy makes IT de-
cidedly more interesting TO the worker than some
not that peculiar advantage Yet in using such
De ADOPTED II the best artistic effect is to be
cured Among other novelties of the season are
particularly well suited to large pieces. as tabi.
covers and screens. upon which the Chinese artists
dainty purple and the wings Of the howerets should
De hsht with the deeper shades in the heels The
caiyXes are brownish purple in the real flower
but better effect in the embroidery is produced
by using one of the darker shades Of green The
stems may he worked in either simple or twisted
outline stitch. In embroidering poppies. the bright
nigh lights The black stamens render the flower
one OF the most effective for decorati tive purposes
out since they form such a marked color contrast
they should be sparingy used and sometimes re-
lieved by little yellow worked in short stitches
for the real flower often has its stamens busted
with yellow pollen. Good results in working the
leaves depend chiefly upon the direction in which
the stitches laid II is best consider the
oi the whole cluster of the parts Of the leaves
the centre of circle. and lay the stitches accord
inFy.
II one Is anxious to do something In embroidery
quite out Of the ordinary she may attempt the
pond lily. which is not often met in such work,
but is fun Of possibilities Of beauty. The texture
OF the leaf Of this flower is heavy that Is ad-
visa6le 70 work it IN full embroidery or feather
stitch. The mink facing of the outer petals OF the
calyx gives much character 10 the blossom
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
SOME WAYS OF TIE WORLD
IT'S A MISTAKE FOR POOR SOCIETY
PEOPLE" TO ENTERTAIN. SAYS \
WOMAN SUPERSENSITINENE
OF THE SMALL BOY.

1T is a great mistake" remarked impecu-
Nous society woman, for poor people like myself
70 try 10 return civties- II Is far better 10 say
frankly YOU cannot afford entertain and take
the goods the gods On the shape Of your richer
friends provide without any question Ct reciprocal
exchange. than 10 try 10 make any adequate re-
turn. AS long you give nothing, nothing IS eX-
pected, and no one is offended, but the moment
you attempt the smallest and simplest kind OF a
function you get yourself In lot water because
there so many that you ought 10 ask and 30
few that you able 10 have
! shall never forget the winter when tried 10
have few informal dinners. l offended any num-
ber OF old friends and pleased no one. for upon
those who were invited and came my little two
penny dinners made no impression whatever. while
70 those whom [ was obliged TO leave out they as
sumeo large proportions entirely OF keeping
with their modest pretensiOns that ! found
the end Of the that had distinctly injured
instead or helped social position The dinners
themselves We're great effort, as / was obliged 10
attend 10 every detail myself. and
pense THAI I could 81 afford. while they We're. as
! said not in the least appreciated by those who
were invited and came: I have learned
wisdom by experience. l always have hot cup Of
Tea ready for any friend who happens 10 drop in;
but beyond that ! do nothing / am asked about
more than ever. and have the satisfaction Of
knowing thar II Is entirely for myself that !
wanted, and not for what I can give
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

neatness and smartness. Women, as rule, do not
realize this. In their efforts 10 look pretty and
have their belongings becoming they often COM
pletely overlook 1idness. and 50 spoil verythlns
neat. shining head always eXcites mans ac-
miratiOn. while heCOminEuess Is with him quite A
secondary consideration. ] have often seen my
sisters look in the glass. arrange their crimps with
the greatest care. and quite overlook the fact that
their heads were far from looking tris and tidy
two great essentials. TO my mind. As Tor lasting
attractions, An. for those men look below the
surface more than women suppose. man : in
stinct seeks in the woman he cares for something
better than himself. He may not say much about
il, but he feels IL all the same. The qualities
have mentioned may attract. but il needs others TO
attach
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

All soft. graceful wool materials have great vogus
and make charming afternoon gowns when the
color is well chosen The gown illustrated shows
the material in water green. with trimming OF
black velvet ribbon, yoke, bertha and sleeves OF
cream lace and touches of white Chiffon and is
singuIarly effective and dainty.
The blouse IS made over snug fitting lining that
closes at the centre front on II are arranged the
fun under portions, the woke and the bertha
In the case OF the model the yoke has been cut OF
10 form round open neck and the sleeves are in
elbow length; but the pattern also provides for a
high neck with stock collar. and full length
sleeves The lace Of yoke and bertha IS laid over
white Liberty satin, are the soft folds OF chiffon
between. but the sleeves are unlined and allow
glinpses OF the arms through the meshes Of the
lace.
The skirt is five gored. ard finished with two
graduated circular founces. but can be made either
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

ten names OF the stitches worked above This
TmaIslh Is outlined by row Of Battenberg braid
ne space inside Is divided lengthwise into three
S4utl parts by two parallel braids basted at equal
distances apart Three horizontal braids are then
pasted at equal distances dividing the space into
WE'VE small squares For insertions five vertical
Drdlqs are used All the cut ends are secured be-
hedth the marginal braid. and all the braids are
sWa sseWea ny machine through their centre to the
Some patterns of the Russian lace now such
ttaNorlte IN collars and trimmings call for ex-
.teHeiy Simple stitches since they are based on
Ile single or reversed buttonhoe stitch. The
ntSHtuSn requires many of the finer net stitches
the braid go 80 ~NNS ~'-' Nf'-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
REGARDING DRAWN WORK

II has been said that "any who can hem
sutch can make drawn work Exqusitely dainty
Always. this work is to win admiration wher-
ever 1t is seen Linen of medium weight and of
sooo quality is usually chosen. and pretty
SHects are also obtained SCrim. The Virginia
ssraWn work makes attractive dOilies for tumbers,
hhSer DoWls and carafes and is extremely Orna-
mental In pillow shams of crisp linen The coarser
unen Is much easier for the beginner. and the
threads should not be drawn until everything is
READINESS for the stitches. If the article is be
trInged IL is better to do this until after IL
mas oeen made Clean should IL become soiied in
the working. Drawn work is most satisfactory
when worked in a frame
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

rabbits he should give the little creatures all the
food they want anu at any time They soon become
quite Independent of the mother; and then they
grass. oats. lettuce and weeds, such as
pantain and dandelion leaves. Cabbage Is not good
for the babies. Few OF them will drink water, and
they have need of il; but they want TO eat al
most necessarily. This makes them big and lively;
otherwise they pine away. They should be kept in
the shade and allowed chance TO burrow, and
space enough Tor exercise. But the main thing Is
fresh food and plenty of it. They will not eat de
cayed stuff II fresh leaves cannot be obtained
thcy can live upon oats, bread and crackers
One of the babies, which Outiived the others. was
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
TAcElrAKING rAsCIvArr~C;

Lac@makinE Is one of the most fascinating kinds
Of fancy work. say those who have taken II up
Some women have been deferred hy the appearance
~ extreme difficulty I'm the lace. but. lu reality.
when a few stitches have been learned the way
is opened for all kinds of needle lacea. The Bat
teuberE and Renaissance require the heavy brails
and admit Of a great variety of stitches. whlc
the new Arabian braids often ha - gold thread
woven into their composition. IN working lace
more depends upon the material upon which the
pattern IS stamped than is usually realized when
this material is paper Cambric it should have "a
lining of stiff paper or light canvas before the
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

sioners and assistants are present Later in the
season o'clock teas and informal receptions will
probably be daily occurrences Miss HoPey, who
is one Of the two women managers from Ohio was
the Ohio commissioner at Paris last year.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

Mrs. Charles Swain. of Cincinnati. and Miss
Georgia Hopley OF Columbus. are hostesses Of the
Ohio Building al the Pan-American Exposition An
informal hop IS held twice week in the assembly
hall OF the building at which the various commits
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
wHEN To rREAr a 80 wIrH -

WIN 10 TREAT A BOY WITH TACT
90oo nolners SHOW every estimable quality but
'4cl toward their sons remarked q young man
-'1eA'g- lnselashncss, devotion, kindness and
sympathy are ali given il fun measure and run
Iis over but the faculty which they take with
% N INTO society - a matter Of course, which
u-'es what should and should not be said. seems
- : y considered as superauous IN regard 10 their
'o'el' - The kind mother is constantly. albeit
-iiNiehuonaIly. offending the susceptibilitles Of
- - q! !peTsensitive creature the half grown boy
= "eF personal illusions and remarks when in
an ~. rem ember now ] used 10 dread going
kDarr '.l II ny mother just on that account ! never
souirr, "a ia aLr would say, and ! fairly used TO
nv rs- - az lcipatiOn when heard her mention
ana - -tle dear creature so proud Of me
sresr..--y Stia-- achievements. ana. with the eX-
pe6nis oI sell which Is so common with young
ma - ! alNa}s felt that / was being dragged
when 81 D. the most ridiculous fashion
70 ieno,.ie lfalt ~ boy which mothers are apt
10 bsie lLF0u2A want Of tact j. an intense dislike
C!denf q $500 II Us al right II he relates in
his - liIilclS.s comrade himself but TO hear
q fir-s Shs repeated veNes him excessively Many
Foots ~ g. seen school friend flush up TO the
al unyi,-.as lidiI with annoyance when his mother
tod be- '.i,sia mas alluded To something ne mas
creafp-e -ip4l me boys. A youth j. a queer
and almost callOus in some things
and ! MI anq fcolishly thin skinned IN others
e0ntra6ic.f--I WITH tact VIII understand his many
cenoe h 80 80 aud earn his gratitude asd conf
- % humOung them
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
THOSE MIGHT HAVE sAIDs. p"

The might have saids" are only equaned by The
might have beens-" What one among US has not
remembered, when al too late, some brilliant
Fepartee that might have been made or some
Clever speech that would have come in with such
happy fitness IL ii had only been uttered?
me most eggraFatlng feeling said debu-
lsnie' Is 10 think Of bright thing 70 say and
tHeh 70 nave some one else get Il out before you
nave a chance. Il has happened 10 ne over and
vi % aselh' ana mere have sat as stupid an
80 Ni!'e some oiler glrl .CaLteTrd in with my
80 ~ course @ ttsf IS very trying answered her
ll.psslLelit companion, but have greater trials
- 80 ND, ny younger sister has the reputation
= eiLg ne elsFe er member ~ the family, WhtIe IL
tnat 60 54 the reading. really fond Of
~ 81 -ile JUST picks Up what ! say OF them
etn her go. ready tongue. and gets an The credit
,ba- Lo 90 aI- iAe "ork. II is The shallow people
r rae' nave The ready tongues. only the world does
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81 q @
lcHlLDRENS CORNER.
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SIS BUN AND HER FAMILY.

Sis Bun had eyes like rubies and as fine white
coat as ever rabbit wore. She took great pride in
her beautiful fur and spent much time in dressing
II, pulling down her long ears TO comb and smooth