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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
CONTRIBUTIONS

Mrs. B. G. Doughty has sent parcel OF unusually
nice clothing: Mrs Lesa A Fletcher. dozens Of
Christmas cards with envelopes; L. G. Baetzel.
quantity OF cards and pictures; Mrs. Guernsey and
Miss Ruth Guernsey, bakers dozen OF little moth
ers bags already filed; Mrs c. Dutton. fine wors-
teds; Mrs. B. A Berry, a number of bags OF silk
pieces; Mrs. \. C. Ball. scrapbooks; Mrs J. VI
CaroIhers mittens. slipper soIes. woods etc; O. T
CIassOu. shaW-ls, socks and ba0y's hanneIs; kath-
crime Ethel BOOrUU, toys; Little Julie, for
other baby" baby hannelS, the Misses Doughty,
fancy articles doll needle books, slippers, ribbons.
etc: c. z. Willard. cancelled stamps Mrs. Archi-
bald Hopkins, cancelled stamps, monograms,
pieces ana Christmas books \ nun Der Of scrap
books and pictures have been received without
name They DO just much good anonymously.
but il is satisfaction be able 70 identify GIT
and donor and TO acknowledge all incoming parcels
WOman's Pages and other reading matter have
been received. but without a name; also a large
plaster cast which viii make a nice holiday gift
4 quantity of cancelled stamps and woods mas been
received from Mrs NJ z. R. OF summit, " J.; ten
nice dolls. with materials TO dress them from
Mrs J. Rankin and a large box OF clothing from
Mrs 3. r. H., Of Brooklyn \ big box containing
childreu's books paper dolls piece OF outing Han
nell etc. has been received from Miss Bessie Fink.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
TO MARRY IN TONES.
Young WOman LOUeS Prisoner Be
cause He SaUed Her Life.

Yes, ] an going 10 be married in the Tonbs %
said Miss stella Hamilton as she came down the
steps Of thar building yesterday morning and
stol'ped 10 speak 70 the crowd Of reporters who
were waiting for her. I've haven't decided Vet
when the ceremony IS 70 take place. but il viii
be some rre before ThUrs6aT- No 7 don't want
10 wsir rll can be married somewhere else. 7
believe thai Harry Is going 10 turn over a new
leaf. and ] don't want II wait any longer"
Mss Hamilton rs a well TO do youns woman,
who has come from Toledo Chic for the pJr-
pose OF p-rsuadng Harry Williams now in the
Tonhs awaiting sentence for petty larceny to
marry her. Her acluaintance with The Young
man tecal when he saved her HE year ago.
She on rowing wiki friend near Toledo.
when he b0a- upset, and Williams swan 10 her
rescue. she other younc woman was drowned.
bliss Williams fell in love with ner rescuer and
has heel anxious 10 mary linn Tor some time,
but she young man says that he has been IN
willing I'D The present time 10 accept the sacr-
Zee re las now consented 10 the union, and
TIE prison CrErla5n. the Rev T. j. Monroe said
yesterday thai be was willing TO uerform the
ceremony i The warden had no objection.
The warden said II all depended on the chap
4zir
q d5rr ih1A Iir. Monroe would acr mad
Yse5y.- he said 10 a Tribune reporter and 4
be thinks h wei 70 marry The couple, viii have
ID has beer Supposed hv those interested In the
case thar -l.= courts would nave something 10 say
as 10 whether The marriage should OF should not
IKE place bun JldEe Rufus E0R5lg, before whom
Harry Williams was tried, SAID that ne mad atSo-
lately authority 10 interfere IN the matter
II -L--E En- rather bad precedent p allow q
-1u- mar IS Frr m warden decide As far
! concerned perfectly v--lIg L-aL a-l
married tomorrow. u they TaIt 10. and 10 whom
please.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
DISTRICT NURSING.
Central Body to Supervise Visiting Nurses
Throughout the City.

The conference on district nursing. he'd by the
phIaur-rarir commute Of rhe womens confer
ence Of me Society of -tll1al culture yesterday
afternoon resulted ia The FIRST step being taken
toward rze organization of p central body 20
supervise all t-e district nurses -n New h1rk
Cry commune appointed 20 oall general
cor.erelcs ro a-i-4L- this Plan consists o- Dr.
: +. HaIock. Dr. Daniel slowen DIT Annie ,
DAME of lae Eex-YorB Il6rmary for Women
and Chudrer. Mss Lillian D. Nald head worker
a. the Nurses settlement. AIRS. Felix Adler. and
Ms Anna Ga--lu spencer DR.. Joseph Huber,
Miss Prudence DeunIsco1 and Miss HltcHcock.
head El-se az the Nurses Settlement. VII also De
asked 10 serve 5n the comultIee-
TIE appointment of This committee grew directly
out NJ Dr Daniels talk or "'THe local District
Nursing"
Tire f-z- lhirg rhat any charitable organization
h-g OF -r--e. thinks il must do ie 10 ger nurse,
sad Dr. Daniel. III IS the last triuE they should
Co
These nurses, who ia nine cases our o. ten are
Hot under the direction OF the medical profession,
60 about @nclE t1e Door often make Ilelr own
Cal--oss and administer remedies without the aC
wee OF . physician again 4 The patient ls not
Dante. puts IT. 10 drum uD patients Tor the or
EarizatiOu she represents such people the doctor
asses as -'hapL1Zaro nurses
surr "a orgaulzarion as rhat contemplated would,
oerrr1- institution o. rE.s kind Is in existence
HsIts--r~e md Boston to-day.
Mrs. Adler read report ~ work 10y Miss Viz
gina Hunter. visiting nurse ~ the society OF Ethl-
done IN he- nurses After the addresses there was
q 01er { IectrssiO1 Ct district nursing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

The quantity of material required for the medium
size is yards q inches wide, 80 yards . inches
wide or yards a inches wide, with yards OF
insertion inches wide TO make as illustrated
The pattern. No AS, Is cut IN sizes foF a j. a.
3g Is and 40 inch bust measure.
The pattern Will be sent 70 any aqdFess on re-
cefpt OF 10 cents. Please give number ana bust
,,,4te,Te distinctly Address Pattern Department
New-York Tribune. II IN q hurry for pattern
send an extra tWo-ceut stamp, ana We Will mail
by letter postage in sealed envelope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
WANTS TO DISPOSE OF BANJO.

A shut in" writes: 7 had beautiful banjo given
me just before became unable to play it. and
shall never be able to it. and need other things
I very anxious to find some one who would like
purchase il. It cost $50, but would be glad
to obtain SOS. or less for it 1t is studded with
pearls, has thirty brackets, ebony board and rose
wood back. Do you know of any who would
be willing. would ike, to. purchase it2 I would
be thankful 10 have the money instead. I would
send il on approval to any one"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
REDUCTION IN TAILOR GOWNS.

Tailor-made cashmeres. which ordinarily sen ioE
- are being offered this week Al a reduction
q L BY s KnelteI. ladies' tailor. No i East
4a-fue,h-st.. one door east ~ Fifth-aFe. Ihese
gowns are mace 70 order are q imported materials
ee led win silk throughout and M tNAellel
t-srszI ees aav-leeS IT The same firm IS also
o-elg sc Paris MODELS and other imported gowns
a. reduction II - per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
& Tissue Paper Pattern of Blouse Waist, No
1855, for 10 Cents

The waist that gives long lines at the front has
certain advantages and suits certain styles of
figure far better than any other can ever do. This
ore combines that effect with the long line from
shoulder 70 cuff that is so much in vogue and is
exceedingly graceful and smart As shown the
,,s,erial is white peau de cygne and the trimming
TeneriffA lace but all the seasons waistings and
dress materials that are soft enough TO allow Of
tucking. are equally appropriate and the design
s,,frs both the odd waist and the entire gown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
SER7logs17q1
80 20 :AEAhS'

The passes the door-this very car coming
now" said New-York woman TO a friend from
England. who for the moment among the most
talked OF persons In the city 1T Is ride OF only
a Few blocks Do yOu object TO the carr
Under any other circumstance and. may say
almost anywhere else. should not was the reply.
but Mrs Blank and took one the other day. and
declare never felt SO embarrassed in my life I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
HOW TO MAKE A WONDER BAG.

In response to several requests for directions how
TO make a wonder bag, the following instructions
have been sent
Take enough strong material. Turkey red or
cretonne, TO make bag about one-haIf yard long
or square Have a strong drawstrng. Take
a small string each separate article securely
Place on this ribbon any small article that viii
surprise arnuse or comfort the receiver, who will
cut one OF every morning. If it is given the first
OF the month have thirty thirty-one gifts, as
the case may De. Anything pershabe must be
tied on near the first This bag will help much TO
cheer the invalid shut in ."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
MONEY RECEIVED.

Miss Bessie Fink sends 50 cents for the postage
fund; "a little girl who loves FASTING sends 81
with some pretty scrapbooks; Miss Louise Miller
90 cents dues for 1907: the Misses l.. "s5 for
annual dues. to be used for Christmas cheer and
"A Friend who writes: 1T affords me great pleas
ure 70 contribute my offering. which hope viii
help to cheer some lonely soul Christmas time
inclosing S. Mrs. II. A Stone writes: Enclosed
please ind S. sent by a friend for the T S. So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
PRESBYTERIAN COMMITTEE MEETS.

The committee on forms and service appointed
at the last meeting Of the General Assembly Of the
Presbyterian Church TO prepare book on Forms
and service in the Church" met yesterday in the
Brick Presbyterian Church, Fifth-ave- and Thirty
e+yHrrh-st Dr. Henry Van Dyke, Of Princeton,
fF7e chairman of the committee. presided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
LIBERAL GOOD CHEER.

To the Little Missionary branch, OF the T. S S.
in East Eighth-st-. Miss Sarah Curry, president,
must be accorded the highest honor for giving
Thanksgiving cheer. Through Miss Curry's efforts
20 dinners were distributed poor families Of the
East Side-a record OF generous sunshine that few
cou'I hope 70 rival.
tableCIOths other useful articles from the
Rutherford, \. J, branch No I, Mrs. z. T. Gallo
way. president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
TALLAkT-sT kRRUCK.

Mss Clara We.deraoldt Starbuck. OF Brooklyn
&c William =. Tal-aut q Astoria. Ore, were mar
-'71 On Saturday at the home Of the brides pa
'snA, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Starbuck No. ~ Gates
ave he Rev Henry g. SweItzel, rector OF St
.---Ees Protestant Episcopal Church, othciated
~" .flce was becOuliDEly EoWEed in white crepe
= ei-ne arc carried . bouquet ~ white r1= es- The
ioris Ore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
SPECIAL REQUESTS

There are several mission branches connected
with the T. S s. which connected day
nurseries and it is for these little that special
Sunshine gifts are requested Outing flannel dresses,
skirts sacks, underwear. shoes and stockings are
among the necessities desired and. Of course. few
simple TOYS 10 make the gifts seem more in har-
mOny with the. CHEEKY spirit OF tastide. Con-
Jrbutons for these nurseries should be sent as
early as possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
TAKING OUT EGG STAINS.

In washing table linen. any cloth stained with
egg. avoid putting il in boiling water. which Will
set the stain. Put the cloth in cold water. and
the stain can be very easily removed The same
rule applies TO eggcups and any dishes stained
with egg. II they set with the other china
into hot dish water. the stain will harden. and il
requires considerable patience TO remove it Egg
stains come out easily IN cold water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
NOTICE

Letters received occasionally from admirers Of
the Tribune Sunshine Society showing that they have
confused it with organizations of nearly similar
subsequently started by whom they mistakenly
believed to be still In the service of The Tribune To
avoid all communications. packages. ETC.. should
be addressed THE Tribune Sunshine Society. Tribune
Buding. New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
CORRESPONDENTS HEAVY.

VIII Sunshine members kindly have patience with
any delay there may be in replying to their many
communications addressed to headquarters3 The
post brings dozens OF letters daily which. with
the numberless parcels coming in and those to be
sent out make immense amount OF work TO be
comprised. After the holidays IL is hoped that
the correspondence can be kept up TO date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

Mrs. l. A. Meyers. of Boonton, N. J., sent a box
OF picture cards to the Little Mothers in the name
OF her daughter. Mrs. Helen b Temple who re-
Gently died.
Mrs P =. Greene, a Sunshine member. has sent
several contributions to the Little Mothers at No
% West-st-braids, pieces OF goods. padded paper
70 keep little feet warm, wall paper and clothing
for girls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
TUsEEGEE INSTITUTE.

a number Of letters n yesterdays mail asked for
the full address to which to send Christmas cards.
etc, in response to Mr.. Washingtons appeal in
recent issue. 1t is Booker T. Washington Tuske-
gee Institute, TUskegee, Ala
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING.

The prayer meeting q the Ladies Christian
Trion is held each "Wednesday morning ia TIE COZ
lsgiare Chapel Firh-are- ard -ty-eignth-st-, ~
y cock Women are c-rcla-y invited Ao-LiloIIo"
Is foreign mission das.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
A PRAYER.

Give me. dear Lord, thy magic common things,
Which all can see which all may share,
sunlight and dewdrops grass and stars and sea-
Nothing unique or new. and nothing rare
Then, when my feet 10 longer tread old paths
keep them from fouling sweet things anyWhere).
Write one old epitaph in grace lit words;
Such things look fairer that he sojourned here"
&c l. NJ, in The Spectator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
SEEN IN CHRISTMAS SHOPS.

A chnd's tea set of heavy bright yellow ware that
will not easily be broken consists Of tray teapot
sugar bowl pitcher and two cups and saucers, Just
the thing the nursery tea party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

A request for reading matter has come for the
inmates OF the Soldiers Home at Noroton Heights,
Conn Such contributions of cheer should be sent
IN the care of Seth Crosby. who viii distribute
whatever is contributed. VIII the Connecticut
members see TO it that these old soldiers sup
Piled with this form OF sunshine2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

To create the true Oriental atmosphere in the
Oriental nook Of a house, the Turkish incense
burner is just the thing needed These burners are
of brass with decoration Of hligree work and may
be bought for S &c. including the incense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

A variation from the usual handkerchief case is
the lowered cretonne covered box that contains a
drawer for miladys mouchOir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

The new Womens Club which was opened in
Vienna Sunday or two ago IS to be run on radi-
cally different lines from the former wornens club
which was obliged to close its doors more than a
year ago owing TO financial and other difficulties
The new club. in the first place. Will beware of the
woman Of fashion. Only women having a distinct
object IN life. so il is said. will be allowed to join
Who is 10 determine the distnctness of the object
which candidates have in living is not stated It
was me large number of fashionabes who took no
rea! interest IN the work. and were no more pune
al IN paying their subscriptions than their poorer
sisters, winch was one Of the chief causes of the
la--Nra or the old, or Graben club. Warned by the
l@1e OF tlls predecessor, the women who are run
nlnS the new club have taken inexpensive rooms
on the Fuchlanben. instead Of handsome quarters
on the Graben. and the whole undertake. is 10
be conducted on more economical and less snowy
scheme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

Miss Charity Vineyard, a wheel chair invalid
has been supplied with the brace she needed &c
make her more comfortable A Sunshine friend In
Manhattan gave $40 toward the purchase OF this
gift
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

An acceptable gift for the mother is the japanese
leather medicine case containing six. twelve
glass bottles OF different sizes. They sterling
silver tops and labels pasted each bottle.
These cases vary in price from s. TO s. 10 according
10 size.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

On the other side the girls tying up their bou-
quets with black velvet ribbon. Marguerites, for
instance, are loosely punched with sprays Of
asparagus fern, and held in place with long bows
and ends Of the narrow ribbon velvet. With white
and delicate tinted blossoms the effect is said TO Be
highly attractive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

The secret Of the life everlasting in frs is to keep
them as free as possible from all contact. After
shaking and wiping them dry. If they have been
in the rain fog. hang them the back
Of a chair. and when dry hang up where nothing
can touch them. II is wanting for this place
a shelf with tissue paper under and over them
and between each fold. Furs that have been wet
should never be hung in front OF q stove open
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

A suggestion for d Christmas gift for the man
the family is a Beuares smokers set OF fol
pieces made OF brass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

Over in Vienna the vogue Of short skirts has
suited in al epidemic Of original ideas the part
Of the bootmakers. Shoes of black patent leather
seem TO be about the quietest OF the fashionable
shoes. One hears about shoes of soft gray Swedish
leather trim button boots Of red morocco Cfor
women with exceptionally small feet, and cloth
bOttines, made to match the various gowns and
laced at the side in q way 70 show the Wearers
foot off TO the best advantage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15
40 HOE FoR HIM.

He-Can you give me no hope?
She-None whatever; I'm going 10 marry you
illustrated Bits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

seventy-fve cents viii purchase a large size
tobacco Jar of the heavy Dorayad pottery. A
sDonse is supplied 10 keep the tobacco in good con-
ditOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

Red leather veil cases twelve inches long
cost 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

To women who know the tragic moment in
wornan's life when the double chin makes its first
unristakabIe appearance. there IS a world OF
pathos in the story told by The Chicago Record
Herald" Of a Western club woman who surprised
her dearest CLUB friend in tears over some photo
graphic proofs.
exclamation finally forced from her. after she had
hastily concealed the proofs. I've been expecting
it-and lighting against it-fOT years, and last
must own myself beaten II can't help crying"
Nd the handsome head went hopelessly, helplessly
down
dreadiuE to hear of she knew not what terrible
calamity or sorrow What is IL, deaT2 Tell at
once" she added, imperatively. fearing Mysteries
for the distressed weeper, who was rapidly losing
all remnants Of her displaced self-cOntroI.
''My-Tny double chin, came the sobbng answer.
I had my pictures taken yesterday and-aud it
shows in the proofs"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

Chicago has woman window dresser IN the per
son Of Miss Sarah Minor. who is said TO be a past
master IN the art Five years ago she came to
Chicago and secured a position 70 design fancy
boxes. baskets aad other FeceptaoIes for candy.
and 10 assist the man who had charge of the
window display So close a study did she make
OF the work Of decorating that when he gave up
ms position she received full charge OF the win
COWS Now she is regularly employed by State
81 Lrr1s TO tram their windows. "A great deal
me Enack OF The business be gained by ex-
p=rlence,' said Miss Minor, recently but first II
must be born IL one. Unless one has natural taste
and d gift for producing pleasing and artistic eff
Iects, one Will be disappointed. I have doubt
there are many women working in the big down
town stores who are as capable the men to trim
the big show windows All they need is the op-
pOrtunlty 20 show what they do"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

Hair nets with gold thread woven in the meshes
or cut jet beads dotted here and there
with evening gowns by young women with dark and
blond hair respectively II is surprising that
women who affect the low couture do not take 10
nets. They would save themselves many a loose
lock and untidy ravel Of hair If they did
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

The American girl continues to trouble the dreams
Of English rlatrons and TO occupy considerable
space i'm the papers. Here is The Daily Mirror
oevoting considerable space on its editorial page
10 an analysis Of her charm. Il lies. according 10
the author OF the editorial partly in the American
girls curious independence Of personality and
partly IN her supreme Inconsistencies Apropos
OF the latter quality. the article in question con-
tinues. She takes the attention Of men for
granted as her natural woman's right; she asks
not for admission 10 equality; she neither demands
nor nlandeuvres for their notice; she simply takes
their respect and homage for granted, and by her
very fearlessaess and trust secures their adnira-
ton and their fealty, and man can show his
pleasure in her society and seek 1t and enjoy it. in
the perfect confidence that she viii think she IS
the object Of his special regard. Englshmen seek
out girls only when they in love with them;
American men seek out girls for the pleasure Of
their company
But Of course there IS reverse side 10 this uic-
there Is reverse side TO the picture. and we see
II when the girl has left her throne Of girlhood
and stepped down into the hustIing throng Of
women The bright activity Of mind grows into
Tcslessness: social instincts lead her become
greEariOus IN excess; and she hOcks 10 the count
that il would as If American
woman cannot cock a dinner. 2 child read
a BOX unless she joins society 10 help her do
And vet the amazing fact remains that from the
nervous club-rushed American mother the spoilt,
preCocous child is born, who shoots UP into her
heritage OF royalty and becomes again-the Ameri-
lean Girl"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-15

Arbutus color the Parislenne calls that lovely
shade Of pale pink lavender which NewYork
women are now wearing so much. II is suggestive
Of spring. and New-YorlIers see in this no reason
for not wearing the delicate tint The Newly orzer
follows her natural bent in being six months ahead
nj he