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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

Sleeping comforts for the old or the Invalid or
aging people apt to be forgotten hut noun
ing tends more to keep them in health or 10
lessen the many miseries which make lite weary
4 warm sleeping wrap to go over the nightgoun
and a warm bed will prevent rheumatism and
coughs and minor paralysis, and it is far easier 10
provide clothes than To take care ot sickness
woman who played Lady BOuntiful with intelt-
eence had this plan for her bestowings: She made
list of all the elderly, unprovided people III her
acquaintance. and made a business OF going 20 see
and delicdtely learn what they needed. Ger
tain comforts she considered indispensable for the
old and the chilly A covering three inches thick
of wool. tufted. TO lay over the mattress was one
of the chief things next to feathers. for warmth
A set OF Shaker flannel sheets to sleep in came
next and pair of the silk blankets. which are
less than 81 pair and warmer than anything but
down 4 comfortable filled with lambs wool. light
as a down quilt but more lasting. and a good bed
gown fanneette. warm. deep red hannel or elder
down flannel completed the outfit. The donor dld
not give them ali at once. but she could ar
ford it. bringing her friends to help in urgent
cases Not every woman can do as much but
circles of friends can accomplish TINS thorough
credita bic sort of work
The foregoing suggestions were given by a 1. - -
member who has long considered the needs or
others especially invads and reduced gentle peo-
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Of the order. although necessarily without official
or political weight
TIL. Network City Mothers CLUB will hold its
next meeting %" 7. tomorrow At the Tuxedo
Msdson-aYe and Fifty ninth-st. Several interest
ing speakers will discuss the subject for the DAY
physical Culture
An entertainment was given by the Happy Hour
Club of Little Mothers Aid Association last
Wednesday evening At the house OF the association
Edith Hanett Bates and Miss sadie Hunter, piano
solos by Miss Minnie Topping, songs by Miss Paula
Van orden 2 Mr psRsT In two parts 'y
The Daisy Fields Guild will hold a sale Satur-
day afternoon. December 1S. at the Waldort-As-
toria for the benefit the Daisy Fields Home and
Hospital for Crippled Children at Englewood. n j.
There will be several attractions and a speciality
will be made of home made cakes and candy; The
Mrs. Thornton Turner. Mrs. Hall Park Mccullough,
Heth Lorton Miss Elsie Powell Miss Abilene
Salisbury. Miss Ella Mccullough, Miss Mabel
Busch mis-, Miss Josephine Isham Miss Louise HSs
I.eggett Miss Marvin. Miss Van kluek and Miss
Herrick
a subscription euchre and dance tor The benefit
OF Guild OF the Infant Saviour will be held on
the evening of January p at the Leslie. Eighty
third-st and the Boulevard. Among the women
Mrs Allen Ramsay Mrs T f. Tack Mrs John
Crane, Mrs. John Lerscher. Mrs. 6. Stanton Floyd
Mrs. ]. G. Lyons Mrs. Jaime Keynes. Mrs J. J.
White Mrs J. j. Muller Mrs. l. E Geigerich,
Mrs Mrs VINCENT p Travers, Mrs. Herman Bosch
Ienane. Mrs. a ]. Herbermann Mrs William
Bergere Mrs. J. H. Fargis and Mrs George B.
little folks bazaar will be given for the benefit
Of the same philanthropy at the home of Mrs.
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woman is contradiction. AFTER ner marriage SllF
i. am 10 become gay enee more she aspireS - pc
co,,e either belle leader. and this time II Is
nor two seasons that viii content her. ny any
means
7 find Il is very soothing to keep pig Sald 4
nrettv and dainty s1Ihurhanite At NeW-l ork
luncheon.
You keep a pig" exclaimed her neighhor great
ly amused. Il do not believe it,
But I do" answered the other Il keep pig
and lot of chickens. It happened IN TINS way.
Vol, see 7 am very particular housekeeper ana
7 ahhor waste I used 10 be greatly exercised ABOUT
having all the good food the plates go into the
can for the ash man take away. OF course. the
waste is inevitable l cannot force people 70 eat
all that they put on their plates. and as We have
= large family and have many guests. the aInouhI
of money literally thrown away is distressing )
was talking A bout it to my Swedish cook one daS.
VThy keep pig. ma am: she said ana a rev
chickens" a pig? I cried in horror on. !
couldn't, Pigs are dirty That Is the taut OF
those who keep them she replied A PIG can ~.
kent as clean as any other animal. and II eats up
everything So I thought would try u. noueht
2 nig had nice little pen made for II ton me
man that the must he aired ana chahse9
every day. just like my mare. Peggy :. ano nau
Ivs eating and drinking tro0StS Hfdu'
that could be rinSed out daily. Kept IN TINS WAY
nigey was perfectly unohiectionahle. and. as COOK
aid he ate everythng-the finishing touch To IN;
that til" water from the WASH
ing M the frying pans and sauce pans mace =
no7,ris7inc drink for him. When killing time comes
I shall send for the butcher. and have my own
hams sausaees etc, and know that they are maze
o,,t If a mig that has always been kept clean ana
has had the best Of fresh food. After ! starred
,e nc s,,[cessfrlIv began on chickens. and now
have twenty hens. and not crurh IN the mouse
is was 81 lost
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The, quantity of material required cor the Heui'-
size i, for blouse five yards y inches VIDE loU
and one half wards q inches wide three ara 'iee
fourthS yards - inches Wide or 'hree ''. a
ishtt ,.ar,s "A inches wide With three-eighths OF
ward OF aIover lace for collar and cuffs Tor SAli
six and one-half yards 81 inches wide five yarus =
inches wide ar four yards y inches Vide "hs"
material has figure nap; three Snd tlree-eisi
Yards - inches wide when material has hei'h@i
7The hIouse pattern No 4209 is cut in sizes for q
% "a re- 3s and 20 inch bust measure =
The skirt pattern No. 4.e05. IS cut N sizes Ao'
% % % and 80 inch waist measure
Each pattern will be sent TO any .iat1 49, ~" -
CONT or 10 cents Please give number biiSt dh'
waist measure distinctly. Address Fait.t IN psPe,.
rnenr New-York Tribune. II in hurry tor pa,,,,
49, sond A., evtra two cent stamp. and we VIII
mail nv letter postage in sealed envelope
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Jaime Keynes No 157 West sevcnticth-st.. on
December II. afternoon and evening
The first in a series Of entertainments that have
been arranged by Mrs Etnelhert Nevin for the
benefit of the Sunshine Mission took place last
Monday the Holland House. where an audi
torium has been courteously provided by the man
agement. Mrs. Reginald Darlington. Mrs Julie
Miss Gq n RnTton einTiGh Meyn H.
able prosramme Of must" The mission in Eiev-
ent1-aye.. Thirty-eehth-st. is in the district
day and night, with reading room. library, clubs
for boys and girls. industrial schools and religious
ments will he given on Monday. at ?. m, at the
Holland House. and the third on the following
Monday.
The second cctur in the Ciyitaz Club course
will be gwen at o'clock Wednesday. December
10. at No $50 Jora lemon-st.. Brooklyn. Mrs. Char
lotte Perkins Gilman will speak on the subject
The Car Passengers Rights Society will hold its
second meeting tomorrow at , p. m. At the home
of Mrs William Tibhitt Salter, No. 3o6 West Eigh-
teenth-st.
Restriction of immigration and What Was Ac-
complished During the Last Congress is the sub
jet for discussion at the meeting of the Womans
Republican club Tuesday next at II o'clock. at
pelmonico's. Prescott +. Hall secretary Of the
immigration Restriction League: Of Boston and
Of Parks. of New-York city. will make addresses
Luncheon viii he served at the end OF the meet
ing
The Rainy Day club has started on another year
Of Existence With the officials in office. At its
meeting last Wednesday the following ballot
Endorsed with practically dissenting voice: Presi
dent Mrs a VI. Palmer: first vice-president. Mrs.
Mary !. McNutt. second vIce-prcsident Mrs. Mary
b Kinsley: third vice-presdent. Mrs. J. =. Miller.
and fourth vice-presdent, Mrs. Louisa Eldridge.
The second OF Il series OF conferences and lectures
given this season under the auspices OF the New
York State Household Economic Association Will
be held tomorrow at y. at the home 81 Mrs.
Frederick Nathan. No 1s2 West Eighty-sixth-st.
The subject outlined for the meeting is The Spirit
Of Clothes" Among the prominent speakers are
Mrs Florence Keely. secretary Of the Consumers
League. who viii speak from the industrial stand
MONT: Mrs. 4 l.. JcSsup, superintendent or 10
nestle art in public schools who VIII tell OF tnH
work in the schools and tho industrial work AZ
night schools ard Professor Mary SChenck wool
man. head OF the domestic art department o
lurlhia Teacher college. who VIII TAX 81 inc
trade school All persons interested IN clothes
and what woman Is uot?-Or IN the aims ana pracu-
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I-3RTED HAPPENINGS.

The needle0 ork committee OF the young omen =
Christian Association held attractive and proht-
otho ..r-rristmas sale last week in the associa-
,ion's rooms in East Fifteenth-st. Tea was served
and an enioya hle musical provided for the many IN
terested friends who gathered All the articles
offered for sale were the work oi self-supportns
women and the generous prices brought by the
,,o,,- ,,efri and dainty things matter or
rs ioicing for the members Of the committee. VINO
mad worked 50 hard 10 make the sale Success
The near future will probably see the foT1nati"
~ 2 club Of ex-regents Of the Daughters q the
American Revolution. similar to the 'eN ciuh com
posed Of eN-oficers Of the Massachusetts STATE
Federation Of Womens Clubs. Two years ago u
movement was started to this END. As eN-regents
are generally women IF ability aud OLD members
OF the organization. such club as Is planned
might exert considerable influence on the future
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cal work of the Household Economic Association
cordially invited to BE- present.

work of the Household Economic Association
cordially invited to BE- present
The luncheon. which is feature of the reception
and fancy article sale at St Lukes Home. No 2,9lf
Broadway, the afternoon of Tuesday. December :"
will be in charge of Mrs. J. Robert Halstead MIS-
Halstead will be assisted by Mrs. Newbold. Mrs
Fisher Miss Morrison, Mrs. Brdgman Miss Brown
ell. Miss Cone Miss McKenny, Miss Blcything.
Miss Hitchings. Miss Christensen and Miss Hol-
brook The fancy work table, which will he espe-
cialy attractive. is to be in the of Mrs. HoI
brook assisted by Mrs. stephen F. Nash. Mrs
Lawton Mrs Frederick West Macdonald. Mrs.
Bib, Mrs. Carson, Mrs. Nichols. Mrs Christensen.
Mrs. Powers and Miss Goffe A generous attend
is hoped the needs of the institution,
q home for reduced gentieWomen. are at present
far in excess of its income.
Several interesting papers "Sundry Russian
Authors with Their Strange Names" We're read by
Mrs. Stephen Valentine, Mrs. Thomas Bishop and
Miss Beers at the Brooklyn Coonia Club last
Thursday. The club met at the home Of Mrs. Val
entine. No. III St. -Mark's-aV
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who believe in Sunday day OF rest. am
sure they will vigorously protest against such
practice. ,-..-.,. -
lending the building in the name of pleasure
amusement. In their homes. in the churches ana
libraries the people have amusement enough; "
Sunday concerts permitted In one public school
they will be in others While the early concerts
NAV be all they should be. they will inevitably
degenerate. II is hard even. to give a church en-
particulars. What right has the Board Of Educa-
o lend for such purpose buidinS that
belongs to citizens? What right has il 10
spend the taxpayers money in heating and light
ing for Sunday entertainments? The Board of
Education seems to be possessed by the same IDEA
as the degenerate Roman populace when 1t cried
'Panem ct circenses'-bread and the circus
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There is too much dependence in certain moods
of Worship We are often too anxious show
appropriations of the favors of God by asking for
more. There are times when the noblest mood Is
one OF simple gladness of heart We ought occa-
sionally retreat from anxious search after
divine help and say unto ourselves. and into the
ears of the invisible One 20 Lord thou hast dealt
beautifully with Thy servant Thou hast shoUered
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$1,000, Worth $4,000.

blessings upon him beyond his due. ihou n3.C
allied the earth with gladness and the heart VnI
song We thank Thee And just tor TO-DAY ~
nail ask Thee for no more. but Will rejoice N al
We have Only desiring that Thou shat listen 70
our thanks and watch over US. while W pInNe ~.
- 80 nv ,rrro1Ided hearts and kind remsrn
hrsnces Of those less fortunate. We VIII eat az
49,, ,,J sirq, and pIav with good cheer and sweet
y.rn arJ Gentle ministry. and find our deepest l
in heartfelt gratitude for all Thy tender meTSl7.
-, ne Tbv Children in whom We hope Inou Sns
Le vol nlessed in sur festivities. tt nlVeTsal'S
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NO HARM IN SUCH CONCERTS.

Il really have not given the matter IA moments
thought said the Rev. Percy Stckney Grant OF
the Church of the Ascension. when asked for his
opinion ''and I therefore could not express any
definite opinion In the abstract however. | do
not see how music. good music could in any way
the sacreduess of the Sabbath All good music
OF necessity, be elevatng in influence,
whether IT has been definitely associated with
what we accustomed to call religious subjects
or not Knowing the little | do of the per-
sonnet of the Public Education Association, should
that the of the music provided could
safely left to the organizations discretion, and
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DIR. PARKHURsT DIsAPPRovEs.

DR.. Charles II. Parkhurst is another clergyman
who is not in favor of the scheme.
II disbeleve in It thoroughly said he. and for
this reason; The whole tendency of this present
time is to break down the distinction between the
first day and the seventh day of the week. While
you may say there evident advantages attach
ing to such scheme as this rything that tends
the distinction which Christianity recog-
nizes existing between secular times and holy
times is bound eventually to issue in disaster To
the home. to society and to the nation
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PATTERN WANTED.

silk warned materials of light weight arc T''i
ir vogue for indoor This sm'rt gown S'o"
eoenne i'm pearl gray. with collar anu 'l"s -
heavy cream lace. The skirt is trimmed WIN '''
folds applied to simulate tncks. out lhe o, s
$3.50 ,ra ,ucLed before being cit Both ars
stitched with silk that is slightly darker IN t'ne
than the fabric itself Al the waist IS Worn 'e''
Of gray
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NAV as well add that so far as am coH'eiSai
with il the idea seems good one.
n1s11kEs THE RLUE-BLACK SUNDAY.

The Rev r. P. Johnston. of the fit'h Avenue
Rantist Church. was not aware that the suoJecC
r ,,o1or discussion with his brother ministers /
would really prefer not to he quoted as speaking
on the matter at ALL he said there are 100 many
naopIe ready to talk about matters of which they
know nothing Frankly. this is the hrst nave
heard of it-a minister can't keep up with every
,htr md do his own work besides. and one can [
he expected 10 grow opinions like mushrooms-over-
night-not opinions that worth having at ieas'
I don't even know the men and women that repre-
sent the work of the Public Education assoc'dt,oi
- $3.50, sborId saw that some good might
hetter be made of the school houses rather thah ie
them stand idle one-seventh of the time AS 20
knIGIng sunday schools in them. half the chuTCneS
can't fiji their sunday school rooms .t 70
Ire ,,sa Of opening others? Personally ooh DE-
Iieve in the blue-black Sunday, and don I preach
II think however, that great care shouiu De tA
arcieed in the supervision of all music gwen ui5
der such circumstances, as even So-caIieu spou
music like some classic literature Is not auNisd-
hle for promiscuous rendition
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roon roR PEOPLE 1T WOULD REACH

GOOD FOR PEOPLE 1T WOULD fEAOh-
Yes I've seen more or less comment on the
r,attar said the Rev. Minot j. Savage, oil the
church of the Messiah. and. as understand it.
the movement is d thoroughly good one and to DC
heartily recommended My convicuon the OeHei
of my life is that religion the spiritual NE Is
the most worth while. the most important OF all
considera tiors But I cannot see that listening 10
good nnusic-and | am taking for granted OF
course that concerts provided under the auspices
of the Public EduCa ton Association and the Board
of E,Iucation would be of irreprOachable charac-
t.r-cnuI6 be other elevatinE- OF course it Is
necessary TO have some conservatives in q WorId
like this they are like the brakes on wheels that
r,igbt otherv,ise revolve too fast and bring about
a snnashup n revolution. But too many brakes. or
brakes in the wrong place simply clogs Theo-
rettcaIlv. some of us hold still puritanica view
Of Sunday unreas onable. absurd. without founda-
ton in history and practically untenable The early
Christians were reasonable. and II was not until
tho fourth century that Constantine conceived the
idea Of making laws the subject believe
Sunday to be a precious inheritance from the physi-
cal viewpolnt. And moro than that would be
glad to see not only every human being In some
church on Sunday morning, but every human
being keenIy Interested in the spiritual WORLD the
spiritual view of this world. As to the case IN
potnt however | do not believe that the alterna-
tive of the schoolhOuse concert is apt 10 prove d
factor in the spiritual development of the average
and sub-average Sunday afternoon houSehoIu On
the other hand those who would be most APT 20
attend such concerts would. think. find them a
distinct Improvement the majority OF reCredtiols
open them at that time
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SARRATu NOT FOR AMUSEMENT.


When seen yesterday by Tribune reporter, Ut
Vvlie speaking az the chairman of the committee
sail. So far as We have been apprised. TINS
movement originated in the idea that there "a
certain sectors of the city whose citizens seen" 10
feel that good would be done by having exercises OF
high order in the school buildings. So far as we
have sscertaired there is no desire on the part OF
the Boa I'd of Education to make the work OF 'e
churches and Sunday schools more dlrncuH or u
conflict with the hours Of service
Our attitude is that do not desire 10 see any
movement inaugurated that will divide the Chris-
ti.n noopIe of our community that Will in any
way iniure the public schools We feel that l, 10
very difficult matter. and that. unless suAr"'u
most scrupuIously. and placed under S'r'''ss
eIpcrvision it may degenerate and injure. rather
,bsu beneHt our schools Personally. | fear tha'
tho giving Of the schools for purposes o'sI''e'
from education. tn any group OF citlzehs' 10"
good their intention. would lead TO many ~
demands on the part Of other associations ~hich
II will be difficult. naturally. TO resist As C"t'S
tian men We shall in this whole matter, ehdet>ol
TO act on Christian principles. and In every PoSs
BILE way guard the sacredness OF inc "o'y - -
hath a. 4 dav Of quiet and rest and rHhG'ouS
observance II would be dcplorable to hauEu'd'e
a system OF exercises that would vioia'e 'he con
scienca Of many citizens. and shake their conn
dence in or lessen their loyalty to our pb honn
"rbooI system which up TO The present mas ofea pen
~ immense service 10 the city. the country anu
the whole cause of morality ,,,,. .h. oc,,o,
Being asked II the real fear UNDERLYING me se fne
of the Presbyery rot that through e tmg pee
G., entering NeuE". ut
,o,I interests would he introduced into the puolic
schools Or. Wylie said .., - 90 =,
- - MA rather see the schools turned over 10
denomination for religious services on ou!i f
afternoons than to vaudeFInlie sh o. cot ron
i. no dor omlnatcn whose religion does nov CpI.-
iai,, some urlft Tor the soul. But ~ J. fresoS
wsrr ask for the use OF q
sch0oI building should get tf OF II any one
t,tcd Ia borrow II for a political meeting, would
10 ,. 10 Tn. moment religion politics Is men
ttoncI the Board az Education gets nervous lheI
Tgr such meetings would offend tn" conscience" OF
some Of tho. tixpay Well. these free concerts
viii offend the conscience Of som" citizenS for
thcrc are stiII thousands Of persons in New-f ork
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FELLOWSHIP

Ger all The world arches the same broad sky;
Some watch Its clouds. some search It's due u
find
But All must work beneath its canopy;
And. all faithful souls, heaven Hes pthihd
priscilla Leonard
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SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER OF
TAILOR MADE GOWNS 10 OROER.

Before Christmas the Mostko"ltI Hhu
,r.iIors No 1S Fast Goth ST. door east OF
Rroad,rav will offer their handsome Velvet ana
E3roadcIoth suits to order. silk lined throughout
for only $50 the regular price is 81 ~ Ihey WIN
also offer their regular tailor-made gowns ~
az u,orth $50 Mr. Mostkowitz is well known
AZ an expert filter and designer. and mas among
his patrons the most distinguished socie'S
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\ PRAYER

Our souls are tethered. round and round
one central point wander still.
Like some poor lamb that feeds his fill.
And never knows that he il bound.
Give us this day daily bread. We pray.
And give us likewise. Lord. daily thought
That our poor souls may strengthen rs they
ought.
And starvc not on the husks Of Yesterday
Living life that shall love to know
Has once been lived this degenerate earth.
And sing 1t like tale of long ago
In ballad sweetness round their household hearth
Phillips Brooks