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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16
A DUTY OF PARENTS.

Whether women are not matchmakers.
don't how there be any dispute about the
fact that they ought to be- Not only mothers. but
fathers ought to take trouble to see that
their sons and especially their daughters. who
are debarred by social conventions from seeking
mates for themselves. suitably married. II we
admit, most people do, that congenial marriage
is one of the most important things In life, and
that 1t does than almost anything else. unless
It be congenial work and a sufficient income to
make our existence here below tolerable. why
should we not take little trouble to bring such
things about7 There Is a middle course between
ARRANGING" marriages, the French do, and leav-
ing them entirely chance, as Is too often the
case in this country. A young woman cannot con-
tract suitable marriage unless she meets suitable
men and II Is the business of their parents 70 see
that she meets them. The theory that marriages
are made in heaven. and that when the proper
time comes the proper person VIII appear ls d very
nretty one and one that l would be pleased TO &C
cent If the facts permitted, but 1t will not bear
Inspection An eligible parti does not drop from
heaven at the precise moment when he is Wanteu
A man Is not going to hold n woman up on the
street corner and propose to her Marriages are
the result of prOpinquity. and man asks for the
hand of the woman he knows. not OF the one he
doesn't know -, -, -.
or course it goes without saying that such mat
ters must be conducted with due discretion: other
wise the end in view will be defeated. But even
in the present benighted state of public opinion
upon every thing relating 10 the marriage relation
no one with an atom OF common sense needs to
make such mess of things as the rothef %
IN S As letter. W NJ
p1ofr
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BIG cHRYsANTHEMUM SHOW

IL was announced yesterday by DR.. Robert Tay-
lot chairman Of the board of fair managers of
ne american Institute and general manager Of
--s : ny saIliAen1um Show, which closes tomorrow
night at the Herald Square Exhibition Han 1Tacv
7ullcHs' that large portion Of space had already
Deen applied for and allotted TO exhibitors for a
vast exhibition Of chrysanthemums and other flow
efs early In November. 1906. The exhibition next
year VIII be opened about week earlier than the
present show.
The National Association Of Gardeners was ar
e~Illzed yesterday at the Herald Square Exhibition
ha4!' W Z. Maynard. secretary There were
ior'N charter members, and Secretary MAYNARD
T mar L wilHin short time the roll would reach
80 80 AuhoTed The members include ali Of fbe
s5 iiIlienQents Of The cOnservatories Of the
tts--tl4y private mower growers of the country -.
Si,iss many trade florists and individual amateurs
~. hfst annual convention Of the National :
SS.ylallo4 OF Gardeners Will be held an the 1a9-
.. - san heInlin Show Of the American Instinfe
btri i9eIsla square exhibition Hall Many new ey,
-lipts appeared yesterday aud the show has -,
Aiice sunday practically an entirely exhibition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16

the parents bring their troubles 70 the playground,
and the directors could I'LL many books with thsir
experiences
71ne of the most interesting visitors that Miss
Crurnley ever had the playground httls
StaDbe1 q nanelesS Waif of the streets. with a
and great bitterness in his heart He had a
poor deformed little body, ard vas only eight years
Old Yet he had lived for three weeks in alley.
subs.sug on CrustS OF bread and such other scraps
OF food he could ind At last some one brought
him TO Miss CrUmley. and he spent the afternoon
10 co with him. AT first ne sat apart and declined
10 Join in any OF the games
Don you like 10 play with tho children? asked
Miss CrUTuley.
No" answered stephen. shortly.
Don't you love them?
mo. Don't love nobody
Don't you like me?
Don't know you
Well don't YOU know that God loves Us and
wants US love each otEer2'
God don't love me II he did. he wouldn't have
This was a poser. but thinking OF his wonder
full eyes Miss Crum ey tried 70 soOthe him by say
ing That perhaps he brighter than many OF
the boys who had straight backs. But it was no
melancholy. Il cant read write. and lots OF
After some further conversation il Iransphed
that stephen still had some clements OF childish
feeling left IN his starved little soul He wanted
a horse and wagon. and Miss CrUnlley FASTENED 10
ger them for him this time ne had come 10
the conclusion that he did like her. and for the rest
went When night came he suggested that he
should STAY all ght but there place for
him to stay. and Miss CrUmley telephOned thu
Charities Department and they took him away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16
HouSes0iOes Excbanee.

to criticism and ridlcule. To them the fine art of
concealment is unknown. If the motive although a
pure one-for motives are often mlsinterpreted--
is not revealed. then nothing is said about what
that person may accomplish.
Yes. women are matchnakers. and So In a lesser
degree, are the men. Why not? Have you any
personal objection? II 1 were 10 look into your
face could YOU tell that you had never been
involved, the least little bit. in matchmaking?
Now. think seriously.
How many dramas of Shakespeare have you read
in which there is matchmaking? A very few.
Consider the modern novel or the classics.
Matchmaking is one OF the important incidents
IN a woman's life No proof is needed. 1t is self
There are numberless matchmakers whose names
shine in literature and about whom We never tire
Of reading. Close your eyes and let the spirit OF
who, in the crucial moment when Bassanio is
sh99s Ing the ease 10 love he
Who can dsRgte her right to win the heart Of the
speak FOR yourse johns Does not T S4T
Is to dee m 0Te
With 70 h RG ana and T6 gea W b h
the same old story.
makeup. Mans appreciation of that charm Is his
peculiar characteristic. Consequently she is called
Life Is short So many things have legitimate
topics that will remain just the same after all is
said and done. and will long the world
We know woman is matchmaker It Is her right
by creation
would not be ambitious IN wish,
To wish myself much better: YOU
would he trebled twenty times myself:
A thousand times fair thousand times
More rich.
-CPortia. Act III. Scene 2. Merchant Of Venice"
in tho dewy flowers,
7 her and fair:
I tunefu' birds,
I hear her charm the
There's not bonny flower that springs
By fountain. shaw green.
There's not a bonnv bird that sings.
But minds Jean
CT Love NV jean Robert Burns.
New York INTERESTED.
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REJANE TWELFTH NIGHTS GUEST
Horse Show Detains Her Until Late Hour
Her Gown of Yellow Crepe

Nine Rejane took her sweet time about ar
irving at the Twelfth Night Club reception at Ber-
kelley Lyceum yesterday afternoon. The members
and their guests began assemble at o'clock,
and il $40 before Nine. Rejane made her ap-
pearance, accompanied by her daughter, Mile
Rejane> In the time dozens of women came.
chatted. had a cup of and departed, dsappoint-
ed. Mrs. Alice Fisher Harcourt. who hostess
with Mrs James Metcalf, Mrs. Vida Croly Sidney
and Miss Ida Waterman, escaped at intervals from
the clubroons aid peered anXousy over the ban
lister hopes OF seeing the missing guest of honor.
Once when a closely yelled figure up the
stairs behind a huge corsage bouquet of violets
and orchids Mrs HarcOurt stepped forward ex-
pecting to see Nine Rejane but a raising Of the
veil revealed Miss Amelia Bingham I'm going to
Introduce you as Nine. Rejane, anyway" said the
Twelfth Night president; which she did. and the
guests entered into the joke
AS soon as Nine Rejane and her daughter came,
direct from the Horse Show, Mrs. HarcOurt led
them to the far end of the room and the introduce
tions began. Madame could only smile and shake
French but the daughter spoke in English.
Mime. Retane wore gown of yellow crepe de
chine trimmed with heavy lace. and made with
elbow; sleeves She wore sable furs, and large
bunch of vioets with tiny American flag tucked
one large black plume. dropping over the left
side. and fold of changeabe silk was laid
around the crown and made into a rosette at the
The daughters gown was of gray blue velvet
with lace vest and undersleeves. Her hat was
trimmed with brown tulle. and with a shining sill
yer rose, and touch of pink silk caught at the
Among those present were Mrs. Charles Hatha-
way. Mrs Minter Wnberley Mrs. Willis Sparks,
Edith Schuyler, Miss Caroline Duer,. Miss Fannie
CoIlenet. Conde Mast. Mrs. Egmont Schermerhorn.
Mrs Mrs ponaid swan, Mrs Frederick Nathan. Miss
isabel Irving, Mrs. Lowell Jerome, Mrs. Obermair,
Of London Miss Martha Morton Conheim and
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The Peacock Feather Triurnpb anf.

with rounded sides that meet at the waistline The
upper part of the coat buttons over. in double
breasted fashion with four repousse silver buttons
The line of the coat is b1ton better the Pdde
of the waistline The ggot sleeves fall into turn m
generous display of lace rufies, which are the only
ornamentat!on on the garment .,,oh,a
as the most baggy example of the Russian blouse;
gown after the 9tter dfa nc that prone n 9b sides
and in the back bags the velvet belt In
the wastline and fall into the belt with no sugses-
ton OF a pouch. This idea or the sIalght tront
trying to any save the most slender figure that 1t
Gan nfraiy become fashion u pc r fX foy
inches shorter than the dress skirt, and both are
untrimmed. The sleeves are the gigot shape but
a small gigot, which grows close above the elbows
and only wrinkles from this point to the wrist
\ gown that looked extremely well at the
coat made in bright Blue cloth The skirts of the
coat hung IN natural pleats that almost covered
feature was some harlng pockets put on diagonaly
With two large cloth covered buttons ID Inc coat
faced with black satin framed in stitched BANDS OF
rather short over the shoulders and behind. but
falling in little points in front, where they were
sash of black satin with fringed ends. The hat
with black ard gold cockade and with the brm
eRclTcied only with SIX cord. an ultra eAaInpis
The furriers show as much originality as the
seem to agree as to just What is to be the popular
shape in either long or short garments This com,
petition means naturally that women are tempted
to buy many furs and alas; the practical fur
coat which one could appropriately for the
morning, and yet considered an elegant after
noon toilet, is quite out of date. One must have
furS suitable for every occasion.
The high collar is coming in, especially on fur
coats sometimes it is a rolling collar high and
haring such as in the 90s. and again
it takes the form Of straight ehoker which de
Of different fur from that in the coat and II
really suggests sometimes that last seasons
choheress jacket has been remodelled The furriers
say, however. that the difference in sleeves this
year Is making remodelling difficult, and in fact
in impossible.
Most of the fur coats and Jackets are showing a
generous amount of fulness at the top of the
sleeves. giving broad shOuldered and sometimes
high shouldered effect, but the part of the
sleeve is generally more rOomy than In the case Of
Il velvet cloth coat a revival of an old model
Is found in the circular cape, which in some cases
has an extension in front OF long stole ends. A
most graceful form of shoulder garment consists
of circular cape, cut short about the neck to be
worn low over the shoulders, and finished often
with a hood. The handsomest examples of this are
In zibeline with hood of brown velvet and brown
lace These ideas. with the temperance OF big
round fox boas, represent the most novel forms
of small fur garments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16
FOR OTHERS.

The ACCORDION left at the office without a name
will be forwarded to the Tennessee Branch, in re-
Spouse to a request pretty infants sack from
"A friend at Tarrytown, y. y" viii be given to
the young mother OF a baby two months old:
eleven bags were received from Susie Cumming of
NewJersey; express box. received on Saturday,
was found 10 contain great variety of clothing.
shoes skates and reading matter which will help
supply several immediate wants. A roll of pict-
ures came from Mrs q. c. Thomas; these will be
forwarded 10 Japan. Mrs. Charles E Grant OF
Plainheld. n. j., has contributed bound books.
games and scrap pictures; Miss Rankin. of New
burg mas supplied the October number of "HaT-
peTs which was asked for; "A Friend OF the Little
ones in 1onkers. has sent a box OF Christmas
cards and three handkerchefs for the holiday
Nelopes; Mrs; Clapp. OF Massachusetts, ii helpful
package OF cheer for more than one mother; Mrs.
u. french, embroidery. Silks and packages OF
Ieaolng matter came without the names OF the
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TEACHERS BEFORE a JURY

The suit OF the l32 Normal School graduates
whose licenses were refused by the Board Of Ed
Ccation is again to the fore. 1t is down on +ba
calendar TO be argued before Justice Leventrit OF
Inc supreme Court. next Friday though il viii
probably not be reached until Monday or Tpesda,r
The suit was instituted last winter and the young
women obtained a judgment against the Board of
Education compelling the latter either to grant
the certificates or TO show why it did not do
So The board has chosen The latter course and
the case Is 10 be argued This time before Jury
he case is very technical and lengthy but it all
tuIhs on whether or not the Normal College was
approved By the State Superintendent Of Public
graduated from IL ~
..t sta"hl9s Delafeld are counsel for the plain
ior the defendants in charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16
sEMI-ANNUAL MEETING.

The semi annual business meeting Of the r. S. s.
will be held at the home Of Mrs Robert VermiIye.
a member OF the advisory board, No. 81 Gramercy
Park. Manhattan, Tuesday afternoon No
vember %. The meeting will begin at 100 o'clock
The officers of the general society. the members
Of the advisory board. and many branch presi-
dents as possible are invited to be present. The
branch presidents who unable to attend will
please appoint of their members to at
tend important business will come before the
meeting.
The place of meeting is accessible to members
coming from many directions For those not IA
miliar with the city, it is stated that Gramercy
Park lies between Fourth and Third aves and
from Twentieth TO Twenty-first SITS. Brooklyn and
Long Island members take subway to Eigh-
teenth-st. and Fourth-ave.. Madison-ave. car from
the Bridge TO Twentieth-st.. Third-ave. az"
to Eighteenth-st From New-Jersey the Twenty
third-st. crosstown car is the nearest route and
those who come to the city by railroad to the
Grand Central Station can take the subway to
Eighteenth-st, OF Madson-ave. car to Tween
tieth-St.
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Paris, November 3.

Paris November 8.
The that fancy woods will dominate this
season is exaggerated far as Paris is concerned
Already the for spotted. paided and other
fancy woods strong few weeks ago. seems
to be on the wane, and now that winter has really
arrived these woods relegated to the most
practical of walking suits
The country season has lasted late this year. and
1t is only within the last week so that the danes
du monde save birds of passage, have made any
appearance in Paris. Now, judging from gowns
worn at some smart weddings and on the Auteu
racecourse, where the meets are always slightly
more smart than at the other racecourses, one
finds strong preference for the most elaborate and
elegant materials not only velvets, but velvet
striped with satin, heavy corded silk and satin with
Hldescent hues. The last material, which is very
thlck Is considered appropriate for long redingotes
to be worn with cloth skirts with skirts of the
same The redngotes tastefuly trimmed with
fur in the Russian fashion made after the
Verer form of the Directoire habit
gown worn at wedding last week had habit
or changeabe satin. in which were blue and bright
green, with a gray surface. This made with
small capes which. like the bottom of the habit.
were bordered with chinchia. The full skirt was
OF gray crepe de chine. with a band of chinchilla
about the bottom. The hat was a gray felt of the
Napoleon shape. trimmed side with q
bunch of peacock quilts.
1t is occasionally modish To defy stIperstition
once 1t was opals that became the rage after years
OF OBLIVION on account Of the unfortunate sent-
ments surrounding them. Peacock feathers-at least
III france-have always been considered most I'M
lucky, and indeed there have been Instances of
people refusing to come into a room in which this
symbol of misfortune even painted upon
vase But to-day nothing is more modish than the
peacock Peacock aigrettes and quilts a most
effective item in millinery and peacock shades are
conspicuous in the changeable silks. satns and
vevets In Jewelry also the peacock pattern is
pronounced.
The long coat the popular model for all
elaborate occasions. and fortunately there suf-
cent varieties of this garment to prevent unpIeas-
ant monotony. The feature in which the gar
mentS all alike Is that the skirts must be very
long-far longer than they Were last season-and
although there is more latitude than there was
then in regard to sleeves the fulness come
above the elbow.
Those who find n perfectly plain, close fitting
garment becoming would like the following model
in navy blue velvet with cloth skirts OF the
shade The velvet coat reaches to within
eight inches of the bottom of the skirt and is cut
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GoODBY. SWEET DAY.

GOODBY. SWEET DAY.
Goodby, sweet day goodoy!
I have so loved thee. but I cannot hold thee.
Departing like a dream. the shadows fold thee;
Slowly thy perfect beauty fades away;
Goodby, sweet day!
Goodby, sweet day goodbyi
Dear were thy golden hours of tranquil splendor,
Sadly thou yielded the evening tender,
Who were fair from they first morning ray;
GOodby. sweet day!
Goodby, day goodby!
Thy glow and charm. thy smiles and tones and
glanCeS,
Vanish last. and solemn night advances;
All, couldst thou yet a little longer stay!
Goodby, sweet day.
Goodby. sweet day, goodby!
All thy rich gifts my grateful heart remembers.
The while l tch thy sunsets Smoulderng embers
Die IN the west beneath the twilight gray.
Goodby. sweet day!
Cecilia Thaxter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16
"FEp. AND ITS TRADE SCHOOL MONEY.

Yesterday was federation day at the Society for
Political Study. and almost the entire meeting
which was held in Genealogical Hall. was taken
up by reports. Mrs. Albert Johnson. who was a
delegate 70 the St Louis Federation. gave a de-
tailed account OF the work there. and Miss Lizzis
Woodbury. Low reported for the State Federation
The question OF the money collected for the trades
school was discussed Mrs. Lille DevereUx Blaks
thought that the federation should do something
OF credit 70 itse.f With the SiS59 in IT'S possession
Mrs. Lydia Commander has recently been elected
a member Of the Society for Political Study.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16
BURIAL HONORS.

Mrs. Clarence Burns. president OF The Tribune
Sunshine Society, represented the society at the
funeral services of Mr.. Trautmann which were
held yesterday at the Liederkranz. No. III East
Fifty-eig hth-st.. of which he was vice-president
There were representatives from all the prom
inent German philanthropic and social organiza-
tons with which he connected. Among the
beautiful floral offerings a box Of exquisite
flowers from President and Mrs Roosevelt from
the White House conservatories, with a personal
letter from the President expressing deep and
heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16
IT Is woMAN.s RIGHT.

Are women housekeepers"? is Just sensible a
question to ask as Are women matchmakers"?
There are successful and unsuccessful house
keeners There are successful and unsuccessful
matchmakers. It depends upon how you manage
Each one of us lives in little world all his own
Prvine uoortaIs with their subtlety and cunning
cannot come within its portals. Within its realm
there are things scarcely realized by ourselves
An incentive prompts all our deeds, Some people
must reveal their motives. Then they are subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16

Mrs. NJ. Z. Gammons. president of the Heartsease
Circle has moved from Olneyville to Riverside.
r. I. Her many Sunshine friends will please take
note OF the new address. Mrs. Fannie Rutledge
has moved from Mahan 10 Boaz. Ala.
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MONEY RECEIVED.

NJ. H. s has sent her check for SIS for the coal
fund. This is most helpful gift, already there
are homes that need warmth and comfort. Mrs.
z. W has sent 81 to supply Thanksgiving dinner
for some needy family, and Mrs. Clapp 81 for the
expense fund Of the T S. S.
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AND THEY KISS WHEN THEY MEET.

Bertha-Miss Elder says that her ancestors came
over in the Mayhower.
Carrie-well. she ought TO know. She probably
was with them. you knOw.-(BOston Transcript
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COAT FOR LITTLE GIRL.

The coat sent from the Office for the little seven
year-old girl was too large, older one re-
ceived it. If any mother spare an outside gar
nent Of the right size this child will she please
forward II direct to Mrs Pierrepont Greene The
chelsea, West Twenty hrd-st., Manhattan?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-16
CHRISTMAS BAGS

The bags for Little Mothers Christmas festival
should be Z by Il inches, made of strong material
like cretonne denim, with tape strings that draw
both ways. These directions repeated by re-
quest of several members.
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SUPPLIED.
REMOVALS

The copies Of the September and October numbers
of "Harper's" asked for have been supplied.
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WEDDING CAKE.

Apropos OF wedding receptions, the idea Of con
cocting' the wedding cake at home. mother and
sisters assisting the bride IN making it. is recon-
mended as charming" and the following Eng
lish recipe that has long been cherished in a GER
tain New England family is given
This cake must be made at least week before II
is needed. Take one pound of -four. pound of
powdered sugar. one pound of butter (unsated but
ter is the best. pounds Of raisins. two pounds
OF currants one-half pound of mixed candied peel.
twelve eggs one grated nutmeg, one-fourth ounce
of mixed spice. one-half pound OF ground Almonds
and one-half gill of brandy First slit the hour
twice and put it near the stove so that Il VIII get
thoroughly dry. Stone the rasins and cut in three
four pieces and rub them on coarse sieve with
q dredge of flour to remove the stalks, Wash the
currants, dry in a clean cloth and look them over
carefully; shred the canded orange and lemon peel
very finely and crate the nutmeg. Beat the butter
to cream, work in the sugar, and then add the
eggs at time; beat them in we'll for quite half
hour and then add the fruit. Candied peel
almonds ana spice and, lastly the brandy.
Line the cake tin with several thiCknesses OF
paper. taking the paper comes well above the
edge of the tin. The oven must be OF moderate
heat. The door must not be opened until the cake
has been in the oven for three-quarters of hour
Be careful to close the oven door gently. slam
ming cold draught of air to rush in that
is almost sure to spoil the cake A cake of this
size will take from three to three and one-half
hours 10 bake.
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FRANK CONFESSION.

From The Somerville Journal
Friend-Don't you ind II hard work TO write
tOkes IN the summer tirnef
Alleged Humorist-I ind II hard TO write sossSa
lima