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New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

eight months old should not be selected AT that
age age it viii be quick to lean. and it should have
left for a time. with a friend who owns a good
the greatest variety of notes is most desirable and
one that starts with low notes invariably becomes
world in the notes of canaries and every one has
her preference. To judge well of singer,
cannot be done, and the selection is made in a
store, the purchaser should be certain the bird is
shelf. Then by handling 1t gently ard placing it
snna fG9m o} b the so Of sf m letter idea can De
Smooth. thick feathers, lying close to the body;
rosy. transparent hue with the veins in the nails
bright red, are all requisite points An idea OF a
noting how he hops from one perch the other.
gbT eTd snd Us well 6Td SHOWS vg ago In choosing
other birds inquiry should be made as TO whether
and whetfer n REQUIRES insects soft food or seed.
and whether u is native of hot or cold countries
HOW COLORINGs ARE OBTAINED
There is a great variety of canaries. The best
trained singers are known Andreasberg rollers,
the finest of them having chop notes They
proficient In what Is known as the water roll.
the bell and the flute notes. Both the Andreas-
berg rollers and the Hartz Mountain canary can
be procured in deep yellow. light yellow green and
notified Some have crests and others plain heads
The most beautiful of all Is the Norwich canary.
with it's brilliant. deep reddish yellow plumage,
which Is obtained by feeding cayenne 10 chem dur
ing the mouting season. This bird is robust and
free of song. The cayenne canaries also arti-
fciay colored by systematic feeding before and
during the noulting crackers and eggs
which have been highly seasoned with cayenne
The color which is a most beautiful red tnt IS re-
taned until the bird moults. when the cayenne
feeding be renewed or the new feathers VIII
appear in the ordinary yellow The Belgian canary
Is without doubt the most delicate and al the
same time the most highly valued of all varieties
They are truly noble little fellows, with thor
oughbred" stamped on every feather, and are very
anxious always 10 show their gratitude ior KIND
care end attention. The Belgian canary is never
shy and is especially fond of the one who cares
for him OF the three classes of lizard canariesr
TIE golden spangle, silver spangle and olue
spangle the last is the rarest. Besides these there
are the cinnamon canares with their pink eyes.
which are found in no other breeds OF canarles;
the French. Scotch fancy YORKSHIRE Gordon
fancy and Manchester copy. The common fal-
lacv that dark coored canar- r-es are the strongest
birds and the best singers is without foundation
Color in Canaries has more to do with their
phvsIcal strength and singing qualities than has
rroInnlexion with the voice OF prima donna.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
SHOE SHINING PiRLOR.
THE IDEA OF AN ENTERPRIsING WOMAN
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR
SHOPPING

The latest addition to the provision for womans
comfort Is the Coleman Shoe Shining Parlor. just
opened at No. AZ West Twenty y-second-st This is
the first and thus far. the only place of the kind
in New-York and commends itself TO the fastldious
woman with q force that makes wonder why
the enterprise was not begun earlier.
The clever who thought Of the shoe
chine parior'' has spared nothing that make 1T
attractive and convenient. It's location, directly
opposite the Twenty-sccond-st. entrances to the
large drygoods shops CT Twenty third-st.. is the
first point IN its favor for every knows how
dusty the shoes become Il shopping The
second point is the tasteful and refined furnishing
OF the rooms. Lace draperies at the windows.
handsome carpet tho floor. a cosey nook with
writing desk and its pretty equipment FOR the
Of patrons who may wish to write note. and
long distance telephone are features admirably
fitted TO enhance the valu, of the paror
The arrangements for the shoe shining proper
equally attractive. AT end of the spacious
apartment. shut off by handsome screens, is
and shining brass shoe rests. glass
tains shoe aces, buttons and polishes of all ap-
proved kinds and the addition of manicure de-
partment with skilled operator seems particularly
happy thought.
That the prices In this dainty adjunct to tho
shopping district are no more than charged by
the boys of the street stands. although the
maintaining ii is necessarily much greater is q
point worthy of note.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
CARE OF FEATHERED PETS.
HOW TO KEEP A CANARY IN GOOD
HEALTH AND SONG-REQUISITE
POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED
IN BUYING

THAT birds take cold and be heirs to many
Of the Ills that beset humanity never seems to
cur to their owners said Miss Virginia Pope. the
bird doctor yesterday. to Tribune reporter ut is
often through the kindest intentions the part OF
those who care for them that birds become sick
Just now, for example, when the spring days
begin to appear. 1t does seem pity not to let the
little songster share in the fresh fragrant air and
warm sunshine. and the cage goes into the window
or on the veranda, where a cold draught is sure to
penetrate his plumage and give the frail mite
chill, and the result is, of course, just what Il
would be in the case of any other prima donna-a
cough, asthma, loss of voice, or perhaps. in the
end consumption
BIRDS mout from August to November, and are
especially sensitive to the air during that time. For
this reason, and because sudden breezes likely
RISE it is best never to hang their cages out of
doors If 1t could be done for hour two dur
ing the warmest part of the day 1t would be well;
but company is likely to come, unexpected events
occupy the attention of his owner and he is left too
long and takes cold The should always be
covered at night. In order protect its occupant
against the inevitable drop in temperature.
SOMETHING WRONG IN THE CARE
paroquet brought to Miss Pope recently
having four five fits day He had been eating
strawberries and other acid fruits too freely. and
was suffering, among other things. with cankered
mouth Another little sufferer who died last win
fer was unah for weeks to bear his weight upon
his legs, but could his wings well ever.
During that period his ravorite position IN sleep
was on his back, and a soft, warm bed was ar
ranged for him. To relieve him. a swinging strap,
with two tiny holes through which his helpless
legs protruded. arranged, and In 1t he took his
meals and spent much OF his time.
Fits and other ailments. Miss Pope said. fire.
auently caused by wrong diet and proper food
will often the difficulty. Laxative foods, such
as a bit of fig apple, will correct constipation.
Unprepared hempseed should never be given to
canaries, although they have great preference
Snffa ann1 II 10 cvnO6f for r10fOr1 and
asthma and kindred ills, bat In It's natural condi-
ton IL Is ndigestible and shedding of feath-
ers and loss of voice Canaries require a seed
mixed especially for them. A good formula is one
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

usually the little singer through that critical
time without loss of voice-that is. of course. II
he does not take cold.
The bird should have chance to take a bath
every day. and IN cold weather the chill should be
taken from the water A few drops of rose water
in the bath will be beneficial The cage should be
cleaned regularly, and the perches kept smooth.
RHEUMATISM AND KINDRED ILLS.
Inflammation of the feet and legs is sometimes
caused by the perches being too small the claws
too long. BY holding the bird near strong light
will re fo I'd that the nail is almost transparent
with tiny vein running part way through II. If
the nail is clipped outside and away from this vein
leaving it always a smooth surface, the bird Will
be much relieved Should. by chance. the nail be
cut too far and the foot bleed 1t should be held in
warm water until the bleeding stops. Scales on
the feet and legs be removed by bathing them
until soft in warm water, when the finger nan can
be placed under them TO lift them OH NO force
however. should be employed TO remove tnein
After two three repetitions OF the bath on sue
ceedins days they will Well to treatment bath
OF warm water. with which few drops OF aInica
has been mixed. with gentle rubbing; VIII relieve
rneumatisIn spTains or swelling or the leet
In buying q canary, those less than seven or
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

part OF Turkish NAV seed, two OF India n,n,a,
three OF sweet German summer rape and four of
the best quality OF Sicily canary seed carefully
cleaned and fresh. Sugar and cake should be
eliminated from their bill OF fare. An occasional
piece of apple Is good for them is also the yolk
of hard boiled egg. dash OF cayenne pepper and
salads. such as lettuce watercress. dandelion etc.
Of which they are very fond. Gravel IS an essen
tlal to their digestion, the red kind being the best
because of the iron which IL contains. This takes
the place OF the rusty nail In the drinking water
OF oldtime usage The gizZard in all birds takes
the place OF teeth, and grind without gravel
A cuttlebone is necessary. the birds only
sharpen their bills on It, but eat it, obtaining
from It a slightly saline flavor. which acts as a
gentle stimulus to their appetties. while the sub
stance furnishes lime for the shells OF their eggs
"Rlrd mama" Is also good for canaries. 1t is used
by the breeders OF the Hartz Mountains. in Ger
many. TO keep their birds in constant health and
song II given to bird while 1t is mouting 1t will
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
TRAVELLING IN A "K AGO"
A JAPANESE CAR 10 WHICH AN ANGLO
SAXON FINDS IT DIFFICULT TO
ACCOMMODATE HIMSELF.

THE Anglo-Saxon speaks of the little Jap with
a condescending note In his voice; but while there
is doubt that the Japanese inferior 10
us In size and tho general appearance of their
physique, few Anglo-Saxons could compete with
their strength and endurance in many lines said
a returned traveller the other day. Take. for
instance. the Japanese coolie the ordinary coolie
that is to be with IN every part of the
pire-he does things a matter OF course which
would make one of our day laborers gasp He
runs mile after mile dragging a heavy jinrkisha.
with a still more heavy occupant. up and down
grades, in the hot sun or the pouring rain, through
mud and hard stones. In winter he IS clad
in a single suit Of the thinrest OF cotton clothes
With a few rests at tea houses these men will
often all Gay. This Is only one OF many
amples of the strength and endurance of the little
Jap; perhaps a still greater feat is that of
kago' pronounced 'kangoO carrying.
"A 'kago is sort of litter made of bamboo. 1t
is constructed like a box open the sides. and
stout pole is through the top. which is placed
on the coolies shoulders The kaSo' Is essentially
an Oriental contrivance, for there Is no provision
made for the feet. The Japanese for whom they
we're invented, sit In the 'kago' with their feet
curled up underneath. just If they sitting
on the floor at home. Sometimes they do not move
from this position on the litter many hours. OF
course the seat IS generally made comfortable
as possible by the adjustment of cushions rugs.
In some very mountainous parts of Japan kago
riding is an absolute necessity. and In other parts
of the empire travellers who wish 10 ascend
certain peaks and who are not accomplished as
mountaineers are obliged to depend on this method
of reaching the top. Thus il happens that many
foreigners are obliged to submit to the mingled
torture and excitement of this novel mode of
iocomotion
"A foreigner in a Japanese kago' is really
ridiculous sight He has not acquired the Japanese
facility of sitting his legs indefinitely, and
when he seats himself in n kagO' he hardly knows
wha 10 wit them. lie generally begins by
suuattinC Turkish fashion. He Is able to maintain
this position for about ten minutes. and then his
aching muscles bid him change. He will try
TO dangle his feet on either side but perhaps his
coolies carrying him UP steep ascent, and he
finds his unWieldy members are being knocked
against stones and hitting against every inequality
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

OF the path. Next he will draw them up end
double them up in front. but he soon tires OF this
position, and begins the round of the few possible
variations all again. when the miserable
occupant OF the 'kago is painfully twisting in
his abortiNe attempts at being comfortable, ne is
keeping an anxious eye on the two sturdy little
men who are carrying him. taking short. quick
steps. and stopping at regular intervals TO take
breath. resting the ends OF the cross pole on the
stout staffs which they carry In one hand 10 as
sist In the ascent. They seem TO think nothing OF
the steepest OF mountain sides. where a solitary
climber would find il necessary to proceed on all
fours, and the rate OF speed at which they
travel would put most famous 'Appalachians'
shame. Often the ground is wet and Shiny from
recent rain and snow covers the highest part; but
the coolies footed mountain goats.
and the repdation Of the passenger Is unnecessary
while skirting along the very edge of some
high preciDfce.
The descent seems almost perilous than
the ascent. The occupant OF the 'kago' can look
down at the sheer slope before him. and ne feels
every moment If the whole OUTFIT would pitch
headlong; but even during this part of the journey
he need have fear. The coolies thrust their
staffs into the ground Nttle ahead to retard
rapid progress, but they so swiftly along without
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
PARIS MODES.
CLEVER COMBINATIONS OF LACE. CHIF-
FON AND SILK-USE OF
KID BUCKLES


" is well 70 be off with the old love before is
with the
But this season Paris seems to have arranged
treaty of peace between her old sartoral loves and
the new with astonishing cleverness The change
from the conservative fashions of the last season
10 the striking modes Of the present has been
accomplished by a deft accommodation that makes
the transition easy But Oh the rioteus extrava-
gance and compelling beauty Of the new gowns 1t
really that new occasions should he created
for their wearing.
Fortunately, however, even street costumes are
sharing In revival of decoration. and the tai
lored gown has abandoned its severity and become
almost frivolous Picture. for instance. pearl gray
broadcloth with founce simulated by stitched
strappings arranged scrolls of white cloth edged
with narrow silver braid. The bodice is open
closely fitted Eton. with scroll shaped straps OF
white, beneath which Is semi-wafstcoat OF dark
gray velvet embroidered with silver braid. Be-
tween the edges Of the waistcoat is seen vourni-
nous jabet of white chiffon
Still another Of these idealized tailor mades shown
in a famous shop is the palest Of mauve-a shade so
faint and delicate that it seems in shadow misty
gray The material, of course. is cloth. The skirt
has a novel decoration. which consists OF three
stitched bands of mauve silk, somewhat more de-
cided in tone than the cloth These are carried to
the edge OF the skirt in front the two upper bands
almost meeting in wide Y at the middle OF the
frops gore Each band is made OF series of straps
with overlapping points held by tiny steel buckles
Tho little coat is practically short basque open
ing over a waistcoat of white satin embroidered
with scattered vioIets and has of mauve
silk bordered with the embroidered white satin The
hat that is designed TO accompany this most be-
~itching creation is pale chiffon in
less folds with wide brim upturned from the face
eBd caught by four large roses of pink so faint
TO be almost white
Apropos of revivals, II may not be amiss to hint
that a return of the pannier oVerskirt is persist
entity threatened. With il must the crinoline.
beyond shadow of doubt. for even the absurdities
OF ia shion their limits, and pannier drapery
without extended lower skirt IS inconceivable
Ynonstrosity. In any case. may feel thankfully
certain that the advance In appreciation of truly
artistic standards is too great 10 permit anything
ike the exaggerated crinoline OF the early
That being granted. the pannier drapery may
prove altogether unweleome renaissance par
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
CONVENTION OF THE d. r.

Most of the delegates to the convention of the
general Society of the Daughters of the Revolu-
tion, which is to be held this week in Brooklyn,
have already arrived and have been invited to at
tend the service this evening at Plymouth Church.
A trolley excursion through the suburbs has been
planned for Tomorrow, and will leave City Hall
Square at $50 a. The trip will include luncheon
of the ocean hotels.
On Tuesday at IL a. m. the business meeting will
open, preliminary conference Of delegates being
held at 10 a. to appoint nominating committee
The afternoon business meeting will begin at
2:30 o'clock.
The meetings will be held at the Hotel Mar
garet. Orange-st. and Columbia Heights, and the
headquarters of the general society will at the
Hotel ST. George. Clark-st.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
WOMIN'S LAW CLASS REUNION.

The annual reunion of the alumne association of
the WOman's Law Glass held at the Uni
versity Building Washington Square. yesterday AZ
ternoon. Miss Isabelle Mary Pettus. president OF
the association presided. On the reception cc"-
mittee were Miss Pettus. Mrs. John p. Mum preS'-
dent of the Womans Legal Aid Society. and Mrs-
William E. Miller. Addresses made by MISS
Pettus Chancellor MacCracken. Isaac FranAA'
Russell. instructor of the law class; Charles =
Bostwick. and Dean Ashley. All of the s2eaAei'
made reference to mistake commonly made. I'M
outing professional training to the brief couis
pursued by the class. and wittily stated tnat e'e
birdseye view of the subject obtained in the nv.
months course is not sufficient to admit s'u'
to the funess of the honor of advocate. .o,
Among those present were Mrs. Angus Ca11ie'0 n
Mrs. John r. Trcw Mrs James Fairman Ml~
ID. Ashley and Mrs James c. Wentz.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
DEMONSTRATION LUNCHEONS.

A series of demonstration luncheons" has been
feature of the seasons work of the Westchester
Woman's Club of Mount Vernon. These have been
under the drectiol of the domestic science section
but every member of the society contributes %
certs toward each feast. Mrs. w s. Page, as
sisted by Mrs. Minnie Ives was hostess at the last
meeting and the was as follows:
Little Neck clans on the half she'll
Brolied chops Peas Scalloped potatoes.
Sandwiches.
Egg salad. with mayonnaise dressing
Lemon Bherbet. Assorted cakes
Coffee
After tho luncheon the hostess gave an ite.nized
account OF her expenditures. and proved that she
had not expended on II more than her allowance
Mrs. r. A. Lane Ia chairman Of the domestic
science committee.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
D,rGHTERs ANNUAL CONVENTION.

Th. seventh annual convention OF the Daughters
of the King. of the Diocese of Long Island. will
he held at Sea Cliff. Long Island on Wednesday.
Nav s. The opening services will be conducted by
the Rev w. d. Morgan, rector of st. Luke's
Church Sea Cliff assisted by some of the visiting
clergy. The address of welcome will be made by
Mrs Helen Combes OF Sea Cliff Luncheon, pro-
vided by the local chapter, will be served at the
summer cottage of Mrs. John Wood. of Manhattan.
which has been lent for the occasion The princi-
nal features Of the business meeting will be the
election OF officers, the election of a delegate 10
represent the Long Island Assembly at the gem
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

the bell shaped sleeve. The coat and sleeves
edged with accordion pleated founces of castor
chiffon, bordered by tiny ruchings The high col
lar is finished by inner rufiie of chiffon and is
fashioned beneath two rosettes. Of chiffon and
one of narrow ribbon of the same shade. From
each ot these falls long scarf end of accordoned
chiffon. The garment ii may be noted is curved
in 20 fit the waist IN the tucking.
Parisiennes have adopted with ferVor the resus
ctated grenadines and other transparent fabrics
Certainly. they susceptible of infinitely charm
ing effects. A gown of white hoDsaCkng in the
coarsest possible weave is made over soft blue
taffeta drop skirt, which shines through the meshes
in the pret;iest way imaginable. giving
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
CONNECTICUT MOTHERS.

Household and physical economics should be the
foundation work of all mothers clubs" said Miss
Marguerite Lindley, of this city, at the first an
uual convention of the Connecticut Congress of
Mothers, held .ast week in Nsw-Haven Miss
Lindley emphasized the Importance of more thor
ough knowledge the paFt of mothers OF house
hold hygiene and physical economics. in order that
they may be better fitted to direct the develop
merh growth and of their children. Miss
LinIey quoted Miss Marsh. of the Detroit
Mothers Club. on the relation that badly cooked
meal holds to badly prepared spelling lesson. and
heavy bread to intoxication.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
TAILOR GOWNS TO ORDER REDUCED.

An entcng offer is made for a short time by the
Mostkowitz Ladies' Tailoring Establishment No % West
-.econd-st near Fifth-ave. The Moskowitz al
guarantees perfect fit and workmanship. and the
order made tailor for si5 is certain to
attract These costumes made of the best i'm
ported materials lined throughout with the highest grade
OF taea and usually priced at $50 II is
period following the Easter rush that makes possible
Mr. Mosowitz to offer such opportunity to the
highest class for the price of ordinary
Mostkowz is we'll known for his exclusive designs
and artistic fit.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

eral convention to be held in California next Oc-
to5er and the appointment of local council by the
president. An intermsson will follow before the
second session. which will consist of the reading of
short papers the work of the Daughters with
special speakers will be Mrs. r. Nj. Edwards whose
subject will he The Deepening of the Spiritual
Life; Mrs. Shirley. 1.-THE Daughter in the sun
day school,: Mrs. Washburn, on The Daughters
Work. and Mrs. FurleX, on 'Individual Responsi-
blity. This session will close with ''medita tions
conducted by the clergymen present. Supper will
he served before the hour at which the delegates
leave
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FEDERATED MUSICAL Clubs.

The second biennial festival OF the National Fed
Grafton of Musical Clubs will be held In Cleveland.
Ohio, on April 80. May 1. 2 and 5. All business
meetings concerts by members of federated clubs.
concert by the Philharmonic String Quartet and
the reception will be held the Colonial Club. No
2,OS6 Euclid-ave. Three orchestral concerts will
be given in the Trays' Armory. at Prospect ana
Bolivar SITS. The president OF the federation -
Mrs. Edwin F. Uhl. of Grand Rapids. Mich. hon
orary president. Mrs. Theodore Thomas. OF Cni-
cago. Mrs. James Petersen. of this city. is eorFe
spending secretarv
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
COLoNI4 CLUR's NEW OFFICERS.

At an adjourned meeting Of the COlonia CLUB. heo
at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Estes. No. 1893 Dean
ST., Brooklyn. last week. three officers were eiect-s
in place of those elected at the annual reeti~S
whc refused to serve. They Mrs Wsituss'
corresponding secretary: Mrs Lewis E Meek.r
director, and Mrs. James I'll. Pittinger, chairman
of the press committee. An entertainment foi-
lowed the election. and Mrs Lillian Belts spoke on
the work of the Public Education Association, anu
Mrs. j. X. Creevey of what was being done Dy iHe
Kings Daughters Settlement.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

the slightest hesitation. When the rather uncom-
Portable journey is completed, and the men stand
about wiping their foreheads but apparently still
feeling quite fresh the foreign traveller finds that
his feeling of respect for the Japanese nation Is
on the increase, and makes up his mind that on the
next occasion he will not allow himself to be har-
rowed by a lack OF confidence in these small but
sturdy and footed hen