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New-York tribune., 1903-08-29

boys and girls, and only second to. IL not para
mount with. the influence Of instructors is that
of those with whom youths of both sexes come
in personal contact, they do With fellow
pupils Many of the alliances formed in early
school days last throughout life and the infu-
ence of these is incalculable In every large
college, whether for boys or girls, there are
socistions of students who have gone thither
from the same preparatory institution. and the
association formed by the alumni and students
Of many institutions below the collegiate grade
are as important in their way the college
clubs which abound in every large city.
The superiority of private over public schools
as educational agencies is shown in the fact
that they have a picked class Of students, those
selected for various reasons from among the
great number Of youths to be trained for their
life work amid the especial facilities afforded by
them This is shown by the money annually
expended for the salaries Of professors for the
library and laboratory privileges. for physical
culture and for social advantages. the union Of
which produces the well grounded educa ton
In small classes, carefully supervised, with
every opportunity to give the requisite atten-
tion 10 each need. the average results are far
more satisfactory 70 parents and pupils alike
than they could be elsewhere.
The private schools, especially Of this city,
have within themselves all the advantages
which arise from having teachers who devote
themselves with self-sacrifcing zeal TO the best
good of their pupils the industry, ambition and
energy Of a class of pupils seeking to secure the
best possible results. and the careful super
vision of conscientious, devoted and high mind
ed principals, who set forth lofty aims in a
most attractive and interesting manner. These
institutions have large financial interests behind
them, conserving and strengthening their work.
done with the steadfast aim of accomplishing
the best results in the most satisfactory man
New-York tribune., 1903-08-29

sum to Phillips Academy at Andover for the
assistance Of students engaged in the study OF
divinity, ont of which grew. after his death
the famous AndOver Theological Seminary de
also made gifts to Harvard and Princeton col
leges. Dartmouth gave him the degree OF
IL D
The founder of Phillips Andover Academy
was Judge Samuel Phillips whose father, Sam
uel, q brother of John. was merchant in North
Andover for many years Judge Phillips was
the fifth Samuel in direct descent in the family,
He born in 1T52 and was graduated from
Harvard in III. He was a leading member
of three scientific and patriotic societies while
in college. Upon graduation he succeeded his
father town clerk and treasurer, and in 1I14
he committees to frame non-tmpOrtation
resolutions, and in 1916 erected a powder mill
to supply the Continental troops. From 11I3 TO
1ISO he a member of the Provincial Con-
gress, and conferred with Washington on i'm
portant matters. He also aided in drawing up
a constitution and declaration of rights for
Massachusetts in 1179-'S0 He served as a
member of the State Senate from 11S0 1901,
save when Shayss Rebellion was in progress,
and was president of the Senate fifteen years
and Lieutenant Governor of the State in 1901
'02. He was made justice Of the Court of Com
mon Pleas in 11S1, remaining in this Office until
1T9S. His Senatorship made him an overseer Of
Harvard. and that college gave him the de-
gree of LII. D. in 1888
It was soon after his graduation from COL
lege that Mr.. Phillips formed the idea of estab-
New-York tribune., 1903-08-29

by adequately fulfilling the demands made on
them, and by affording that without which the
world would be less we'll off, and giving some
way. II the private school demonstrates by
results that it fills a needful place in the world
OF education II has proved its usefulness and
viii command the support that makes il a living
and vital force. In its field it must show its
supremacy. and the proof of this is to be found
In the sufhctency it is able 10 impart to the
minds it trains, and in the results of the work
which they are able TO do for the worlds best
good.
The records that many institutions of this
sort have made are most admirable, and thew
indicate that in the future the best educa tionaI
work will continue to be done in private schools
New-York tribune., 1903-08-29
WORK OF THE academy.

There was a period in the latter half Of the
lasi century when the private school par
ucilar-y the large academy or institute had a
6TeaJ and growing field 20 itself the field be-
tween the public schools Of the lower grade and
ne colleges and technical schools, which are AZ
'He other end Of the educational ladder But
VIA the growth Of the high school system in
NE public school education plan there was
= tendency 10 dispense with the great schools
q q Ike character which had 10 be supported
- tuition fees. The consequence has been that
ID many communities the oldtime academy has
e!Nen way 10 the modern high school, save in
instances where there was an endowment TO
-'---nlain tie former. The result In many cases
II Dy no means as satisfactory 10 either parents
u pupils as II formerly was. Whether the place
- % taken by the new high schools in Man
'a''sh IN Tie educational line between the
S-1lnnaar schools and the City College and the
'o'-4lal College viii have tendency 10 draw
.'''n Inc Patronage Of the great private schools
:" open question. But the outcome should
1,s' with the multiplication Of the means Of
--'ellon TIC results secured 70 the body polite
3--oI!a oe of greater and more lasting benefit.
. s not 10 bc questioned that the private
--s'is can give moro efficient result IN most
with the conditions which they afford
-Ns services q capable teachers Of especial fit
-sss Tor the work thcy are called on to DO a4e
New-York tribune., 1903-08-29

cational institutions in Germany Is the University
Of LeiPsic Many Americans have gone there 10
complete courses OF study begun in prepa ratory col
leEste institutions in this country. This university
New-York tribune., 1903-08-29

by thousands every year. The faculty is composed
Of many able men. and the university is regarded
as one of the two or three recognized centres of
scholarship in the world The library has more
than half million volumes
Leipsic is the largest city in Saxony and one Of
New-York tribune., 1903-08-29
ADTANTAGE OF ASSOCIATION.

The associations which pupils form in private
schools are among the features which should
render them especially attractive to all parents
who are solicitous about the future Of their
children, as ali parents should be Only second
IN Importance to college intimacies are those
formed in the schools preparatory thereto, and
especially in girls schools are such associa-
tions Of especial Importance and value Being
thrown for years with the same associates
leaves lasting impressions on the minds Of both
New-York tribune., 1903-08-29
AdUanfalSeS Of Trf0ofe Schools.
They Fill in Educational WorI-Dis-
finctive Merits

much moro effective with small classes than
with the large ones which public school condi-
tions make necessary. There is the opportunity
IT the classroom. where the number is not so
great that individual attention can be given TO
each pupil for the personal direction Of the
work done that is such an important factor in
securing the best results
New-York tribune., 1903-08-29
EMERSON ON EDUCATION.
What the Concord Philosopher
Taught on This Great Subject.

An address ''Emerson's Message in Educa-
ton was delivered BY Edwin D. Mead at the
Emerson Memorial school, in Boston. last month.
In the course OF his lecture Mr.. Mead said.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23

heard Mrs. Robbins commended tho
other day as Il remarkably fine woman
Her great merit had been dcn.onstrat.
cd. her laudntoc said. by her making
Charles Robbins such = good wife
That means. of course that s.. lac
made Il fairly good husband out o,
Charles. When you hear of women
being good wives it is worth while 10
remember that the usual proof OF u
good wife is Il good husband
/; was no great tricl; to make good
husband out of Charles. for he was n.
ways Il man With pvDc.ivites toward
righteousness but h. is an imno",nn;
man with great opportuntie of inllr.
| ence and usefulness, and She is in truth
an admirable wife for him. wise. hand
some. devoted and harmonious. re
spect her opinion about sr.s and thcir
education because she is an exceed.
irGly good example of h"" kind ot
American woman. Charles hnS got
rich. so she las the opportunities tina.
come with money, as well us those that
come With brains. but she v0lld have
been just ms valuable pa?.nc" to u
man With Sl5OG n year ms to II rich
man. Mrs. Robbins went to Il girls
college. ana she holds that girls who
can ought 10 so TO college. Sending Il
girl TO college. she says. should be nj
least as much n matter Of course as
sending hoy 10 college. She thinks
that. of the two. the girls need it more.
because wOman's life tends to be mar.
rover and more secluded than mans.
and ordinarily she has less opportunity
for intellectual growth after she mar.
ries. Mrs. Robbins complains that peo.
pie who plan from the first to send
their boys TO college still leave the
college question open as to their girls
L. S. Martin, in Harper'> Bazar.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23

belts, round belts, pointed belts all are
worn and width is made TO depend
largely upon individual reeds. The
four May Manton designs here shown
include generous variety, but are all
somewhat wider at the back, narrower
at the front, so forming the lines that
are best liked and most generally be-
coming. Number one is made of peau
lie cynge and is made pleated at the
pack, where it is held in place by strips
If bone. and passed through ring at
he centre front. the ends being cut to
'orm points. Number two gives
pointed effect at the front and round
1t the back. The material is taffeta
simply stitched. The round portion and
The pointed one are separate and are
oined by means OF small buckles. No.
'hree is wide and round. but shaped
It the end and is held by buckle. The
model is made of black satin with ap-
1llque of white cloth, but many COM
)inations are to be seen. Number four
another draped belt. but of quite Il
iifferent sort from number two. The
material is Liberty ribbon. with trim
ming of straps passed through small
,rocheted rings at the back and Il fas-
:ening formed by bigger rings. Tho
pack is laid in pleats that Pra held in
place by upright su.ps of bone and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23

AZ weddings the brides stockings arG
being embroidered with her fayorite
flower, tiny seed pearls being iatro.
duced between the silk work.
Red cushion covers in artistic Ori
entail colorings and designs are shown
iust in time for all furnishings and
are excellent 70" covering old pillows.
An attractive Gift is made of the
ordinary wooden coat ana skirt hang
ers, which are neatly wound with rib
bon or covered with silk ana are plentl-
fully sprlnkled With saciet powder.
A beautiful table cover of ecru linen
had for its ornamentaton very con-
ventional border OF grape design. the
leaves wrought in rusty browns with
touches OF green, ana the fruit IN dull.
gloomy puppies.
4 lovely tab.espread and quite above
the ordinary was made of square OF
old rose linen. lined with pale green
sateen of fine quality. Over the sur
face of the spread were scattered
creamy tulips, full sized, wrought in
running stitches. as were also the green
leaves.
A beautiful form OF necdlework not
very well known Is PrIsma embroidery.
The work has the appearance OF very
heavy old tapestry. The stitches ure
half an inch long and perpendicular.
The working material is a rich. loosely
twisted sliken cord. and the can;as
n coarse Kind called railroad ranvr<
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a Humble Eirthp,acI.

There gre mary. doubtless who
;now that EleanOra DuSe is 20 Tie ltal.
IN stage what Sarah Ycrnha"tt is 20
he French. nut thcsn wIo know that
sac was born in Il Wa con. "Ed Oh the
ollowing day carried ia glass cradle
".amenred with gold to thn church
Or baptism. arn fovc?. Hp"nr,ha.csS.
All this happened fo- y.;i'cr -eags
lgo. 10th parents wC"c .rave!i g.. play.
'rS. and amonG her relatives quite Il
'corc of actors AID actresses are 90 he
'ound As sCoa as SAr coU.d stand and
speak she Played small parts. b1t It
TaS not Until Eipanora Dusa had c..
)prienced terrible private so":oU tha.
'he showed The tremendous power she
possessed. That was when she was
wenty-fo"". and since ,nel >hr ilns
devoted hcr life 20 ;he class charac.
.ers of the Italian. German. Austrian.
Russian. French and American stage
'hrough . the aid cf her larve,ous
genius York American.
A-l-A-.-A----.H,I- . N'S....AI
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In silken Attire .

or course you know the death knell
Of the silk shirt waist suit has been
sounded with the fashionables in the
avalanche Of those natty and comfort
able dresses that the department stores
have been closing out Gt bargain prices.
Indeed. the woman who goes in for
exclusive styles dropped it from her
list of de rigeuers" nj the close of last
season. and wore il in appreciation of
its past usefulness rs modest morn
ing gown during the winter months.
The silk manufacturers and merchants
have had at least two good seasons.
and with so much encouragement they
seem 10 have outdone themselves in
the quality and design of the simmer.
ing fabrics that have been put on dis.
play in the shops as "the very latest
for the coming season. Chiffon velvet
L new and very beautiful trimming
material and one which will not be-
come too common, as Its price puts II
beyond tho reach OF most purses. The
material IL so ligE, In weight and so
soft IN texture that half yard can
easily be crushed in the palm OF ones
hand. 1t comes In all the new shades
and Is especially lovely In mauve and
purple tones.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23

coming skirts of the season. The pan
els are variously made OF the material
or o. lace and can be plain or trimmed
as may be, but always give the I'm
broken lines that mean effect or
height This May Manton one is made
of champagne colored voile, and shows
the panel oyerlaid with deep pointed
garniture of cream colored lace. but
all OF the seasons soft woods aud silks
ere equally appropriate.
The skirt consists of the front gore
and circular portions that are shirred
10 form n yoke and again 20 give the
eff ct of Il deep. graduated fiource. The
shirrings over the hips are held In
placo by means OF n foundation yoke.
those as iounce depth by means of u
strap that is cut to the exact width and
length. At each side OF the front gore
are tucks that are stitched to fiounca
depth, left free below.
The quantity OF material required for
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23

That Mr.. G.. ID. Gibson and other
fashionable artists are responsible fot
the atrocious attitudes affected by
young women" was the theory pro
pounded by Mrs. Ayres. professor in
the University of Syracuse. before the
recent Assembly of Mothers in that
city. 1T will take thousands of gym
nasts and instructors" she added "ts
undo the evil effects of ''thc Gibson
posr. brimful of elf-consclousness end
angularity.'
Upon cursory examination there
might seem to be truth ~ This indct.
ment. Real "Gibson gir.s" are impos
slble and will be until women grow
eight feet tall. but no one eau look into
a photographers showcase without
noting there, caught by the camera,
an Irritating insoience or pose assumed
Oy many young women in the silly
eGfort to look as much like Gibson
girls as they car. IL character can be
unfavoraby affected by ti2 rcHc-; &c
ton of uniovcly expression. iaase
women are IN the road that leaCs I,
snobbery. whici is rather rarvcnu
than an "a"istocrat.c" trait besides
pitilessiy disto.iirg their bodies
But Is rot Mrs Ayrc5 mis,akirg
cause for effect; Womea cannot he
come eight feet tall merely because IN
artist so represents them As for the
kangaroo walk" and that inso.pnt
droop of eye and rptlruSt cii". arr
these assumed because NJ" Gibson
draws them so. o. does he rot r?.hot
draw them because they happen 10 b,
the fashion of the moment? More than
that they cannot be. for modest aud
aggering hipu will nevo" permn.
nontiv 80 out OF style Nnr'
World
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L O G {

1t was beautiful Christmas tree
The moon came out OH purpose TO look
at it. There is stood in the middle of
the little Green Elf's parlor. From the
top to the bottom it was shining with
The llretlies for lights and the frost
crystals The bunch Of wheat was
hung. On every twlg there were nuts
There were chains of pine needles.
After it was all finished, the little
Green Elf and n friendly Pixie went up
the tree TO fetch the Lame Squirrel
They were long time bringing him
down. You see lie was so very lame
and so hungry that he was weak
While they were gone, something hap
pened. Nobody every found ont who
did it. Perhaps Santa Claus passed
by: but wonderful things were left ir
the little Green Elf's parlor.
When he reached the door with the
Lame Squirrel. he stood still. He
rubbed his eyes 10 see if he were
asleep. The same Christmas tree stood
there. but it was ten times more beau
tlful. There were glow worms and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23

There is nothing mora detrimental t.
beauty in woman than worry. dec.are9
Il woman who never worries. The
worrying woman does nobody amy
good. She simply invites The hand o.
Time. which writes plenty Of wrinkle
on ler brow, around her eyes and
mouth. paints her face a yellow, aud
gives her n laci -luStre eye that no att
flee can brighten.
1t is quite unnecessary to wora"
and it is Il total waste of energy
which could be better employed in do
inG something useful The man WIN
wrote Il. must have been L mani "it
is not work but worry tlat kills" knew
something. lie had wife. or Il sister
or Il cousin. or n, aunt who worried
him by the hour, and so killed him hy
inches. That is The worst of Il worry
inG woman. Sh, no; only worries but
shn worries you.
You know a worrying woman the
moment YOU see her. Her character is
written in her face in wrinkles which
you would think nothing short of
miracle would oblitevatp.
Downright uglnesS is a heavy price
to have to pay for the possession OF
Il bad habit. but there it is: ana no.
only does worry directly influence tn
complexion for evil: its more remote
effects are no less potent in robbng thf
face of the peach-bloOm tints. which
are the admiration of the poet. the
painter ana the general public, Worry
affects the entire nervous system. and
through ii the liver and organs of di.
gestion and the heart. The things n
woman eats have more than anything
else the power to make or mar her
beauty. SO let her beware OF worrying
overmuch. lest she lose that greatest
Of all thc gifts of the good fairies.
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To-day the fashionable girl coils her
l0;r low on her nccE. and it is cspe-
tally with this style o. coiffure ihat
>ha needs some dainty ornament as II
finishing touch for tfn ton Of the coil.
The very latest novelty of the moment
- a graceful feathcrr spray H. the
form Of an open pond lily aud bud.
A one SIDE OF the coil ,he lily aui the
bud are caught while nj the other side
l. smaller bud ard leaf.
Another odd little hair ornament
which is pretty and original in effect.
sea very simple 20 maize. is of braided
strands of satin ribbon. wide enough
II make a two.iu"h band which is only
long enough to Just outline the top Of
The coil. while mt either side it is
finished with little silk tassel.
Hair nets are being worn again. and
The girl who has light hair has her net
studded with bits os shining jet. whil"
for evening wear the clever dark
haired girl has some threads of gold
interviewer with the mesh of her net
WOman's Home Companiog.
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Is an elaborate affair this year. Few
evening gowns are made with the lit
tie. strap over the shoulder that once
constituted sleeve. Elbow sleeves
are the rule, and many low-necked
gowns are seen with sleeves reaching
to the wrist They are made Of lace
or chiffon, whatever the material OF
the gown. The sleeves OF some of the
handsome long coats are so elaborate
end so intricate In design as to defy
description. For costumes the cape
sleeve is most popular and for gowns
for ordinary wear the characteristic
sleeve starts from under the shoulder
garniture with some fullness, forms
round pun below the elbow, is caught
under . wide cuf1, and is finished with
an undersleeve OF different material.
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but she thought he was a leaf. She
couldn't help it after she had swal-
lowed him. The animals all love the
ilttle voolfolk too well to hurt them.
1t was the same COW who found home
for the little Green Elf.
The house was quite tidy inside
There was moss for carpet. In the
corner was the pantry with clean
acorn cups and saucers. An empty nest
was the bed, with oak 'eaf nillows
and spreads.
Usually the little Green Elf was mer-
ry. but this night he was sorrowful.
He sat In bunch with his hands
clnsped on his knees. There were holes
In his green coat and the wind blew
In.
pretty sort of weather" he said In
gruff voice. bee. use his throat was
sore. Not much to eat. and no thistle
down to pay the Pixies for a new over
coat Never knew such a winter
brooks empty, milkweed crop fall
ure. no pumpkin seeds to be had at
any price, and the nuts all covered up
with snow. Whew! But it's cold!
And Christmas Eve, as sure as live"
''Chee. ehee, tee, tee, chez"
The little Green Elf stopped shiver-
ing and listened.
"Chee. chee. tee. Fine night. isn't
il? How do you do down there?'
.It's the Lame Squirrel" said the lit
tie Green Elf. Il thought he must
be frozen this bitter weather, or
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23

Elf. "Im going 10 hang on bog
of chestnuts was saving for din
ner tomorrow"
Hold on!' said the Cricket. "l'il
lust waken few tirefiies 10 be lights
on the tree"
A Snowblrd fnttered by. What Is
going on?" she said. looking III at the
door.
Ssh" said the little Green Elf. "a
Christmas tree for the Lame Squirrel"
"wait minute" said the snowbird.
"I'll bring bunch Of wheat sor the
top"
One OF the Frost Fairies put his head
In the door. ''You seem to be very
busy what are you doingy' he called
out.
"sh." said the little Green Elf ~
christinas tree for the Lame SPUR
rel"
"Oh. let re help" said the Frost
Fairy. u know where to ind whole
pile Of hickory nuts. and III put some
frost crystals on every branch.
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I'm not so sure of that" said the
Elf. "Got anything to eat!'

''I'm not so sure of that" said the
Elf. Got anything to eat?'
Plenty" came the piping voice.
There's good bark on this tree. and
I'm chewing an icicle. I'm watching
the Christmas trees going into town.
Fine sight,, You ought to be up here"
The little Green Elf unclasped his
hands. He began to whistle softly to
himself. Then he took his pine needle
broom and swept the snow out of his
house. Next he scampered off over
the snow He was not gone long. When
noise doing 1t that one of the sleeping
crickets woke up.
what are you doing?" she asked.
peering in at the door
"Sh." said the little Green Elf. cts
he came back. he was dragging hem.
lock branch. He stood it up in the mid
die of the floor. He made so much
Christmas tree for the Lame SQuir-
rel. Don't you tell him.
Got any fixings for it;' inquired
the Cricket.
"Oh. few" said the little Green