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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01

have TO do the work in frame to avoid any
Fuckers. which would spoil the box. and when
cutting plenty Of turnings. Sew the material
carefully into the frame. Time and trouble in
framing are both well spent. and should never be
grudged.
Find the centre OF the webbing on the frame. and
the centre of side of the material, put the two
together and sew from the centre TO the end from
right TO left and from the centre to the other end
from left right. 1t is best to hold the webbing
next 10 you and keep both straight; do not curl
them round your finger in sewing When both
sides are sewn to the frame sew a small piece OF
webbing to the remaining two ends OF the ma
teriaI, and brace it the stretchers Of the
frame with strong Irvine; if the material is one
that stretches easily do not brace too tightly Then
put in the pegs. and your material should oe
stretched squarely and firmly.
Trace in the animals and the centre block with
the word Bridge first for If when these are
worked you find you have drawn the material
little out Of the straight you can. at any rate
rule your border straight around the edge and the
harm Will not be so serious; If, however. you have
already traced in the border. the drawing OF the
material will have made it crooked. If you wish 10
raise the animals with padding I would not ad-
wise the usual method of sewing down stufing
cotton-the innumerable stitches required In the
process are certain to pucker. II would be better
tracing that they do cover the whole space
10 be worked. They be fixed down with a lit
ne paste, or few stitches at the edge, and the
tet can be worked through without any dif1culty.
OF course, you must trace the felt the divisions
or the wings, the eyes, etc, and these, with the
rest OF the animal. should be outlined with fna
with Japanese gold thread.
The block between the two animals may be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01

few days previously. The girl who suffering
from severe headache. was about TO send down
word that she would be unable 10 go, when
idea suddenly str X her. You go in my place,
Mary" she said 20 a friend who had come up 10
see her. But 7 don't know him. and he would
not want me-" said the other. He'll never know"
insisted her friend. Put my automobile coat
and tie your head up I do and he viii never
detect the difference. and you viii have a lovely
spin this delicious afternoon The joke
RED out successfully, the being quite Obvious
70 the fact that the girl who accompanied him
across the country was not the young woman he
had Invited. With horse and wagon this might
have been more difficult hT' conversation is at a
discount with a man who is running an automobile.
For country excursions a woman is so thor
oughly disguised that when she arrives her
destination Il is impossible discover her identity
until she uuWraps her head and figure, so that
there IS great deal of curiosity and guessing
each new arrival. The sensation Of the OnloOker is
sometimes one 81 disappointment when, instead Of
the houri DE expected 10 see. an elderly woman
is the butterfly that energies from the chrysalis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01

worked in laid stitch, or IN long ana t SI you
and the lettering in gold thread or +o MOCK
will find III easier to work over the cehtLe 1-scs
entirely taking no notice Of the letters, ana ueSS
the latter in again on the WORK anu en- Isffe-s
broder them An easy way Is - t- - and
out in thin cardboard, nx them IN VIS.r 1Vrha-
work them over with satin stitch or ouiQn -
all this is accomplished turn your atSehtIo 70 -
border and see that ii Is straight. ara an q 49,
lance All around from thee 1ge or the ooA- Ia
ing IL in by the thread is a snare ana -'Iis6
YOU will probably find that the threads are PSlIT
6I1t Of The Straight when you take the Work from
the frame. Nothing will answer Dut 70 ~ i IL
border to the top of the box after the WQIA i y
In the border the work Is sufficiently conVentionS
They can be had in any shape or size. ana me
erect in border is bright and pretty Inc coVTl
ing of the box is troublesome ana sLlOu VilS 80
attempted by neat and patient fingers no oD al
itself you VIII either have mace OF Duy a. Won
nary one and strip 1t or Its QUEER coFSt4H I, a.
NAV perhaps, be able to leave the inside HnIns =
It Is suitable Fix thin layer o. cottOh WOOA O
the top OF the box with a little paste tLeAl -
ont the niece OF silk or satin which you nave
worked leaving a good margin all around ana
Law In Smoothly and evenly over the top OF the nd
73e'=tt,, it frTnIv down over the sides. Then cut
carefuiv four pieces OF very thin cardnoard 10 NJ
the front the back, and two ends OF the 10; o oEs
corners: and cover these with one long strip OF
satin or silk IN such a way that When you t.y -
fit exactly on to the sides and ends Inc eagS II
of the satin must be turned over ana PtSS5eu
down and allowed to dry before She SUP Ivslgbts
or pasted around the I'D OF tHe OOA- S--55tnc,
should be placed them While tney are ~ t 5
to keep them from curling. The lower par o. ne ~
box must be covered IN eXactIy the SAM We
is not easy and requires great neatn@ss and &C
curacy IN cutting the cardboard - $1,000.
IF you want to line your box with satih pITCeS 5
smaller instead OF shade larger anu CONeI 80
bottom OF the box nrst, Win saL i ~ a. he
raw edges IL you wish TO paint the deslsn IhsteaC
OF embroidering it get your box coyetga ms, -t
or glue The animals should be colored fiat. with a
strong, dark outline
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
A QUESTION OF CLOTHES.

I know a very poor young woman" said a
fashionable girl to a rich acquaintance who
needs help-she is in social position where she
requires good looking clothes to keep her footing
and has money to buy them know that YOU
must have quantities OF things that you do not
want which would be Of inestimable service to her
She Is very deserving and I do not know OF any
one who Is in greater need OF assistance"
why. certainly" replied the good natured ma
iron. I will send you a box OF things for your
impecunious friend tomorrow. I am always glad
to hear OF such cases. often wonder what 10
90 with tnlngs am tired OF. and which really
700 good 10 give to servants or poor people"
The next day large trunk arrived. carefully
packed, containing several good gowns, some dain-
ty underclothing one or two pretty wraps and
several expensive looking hats.
Now what do you think?'' said the fashionable
girl 20 one of her tntimates "Am I IN honor bound
70 write TO Mrs Midas and tell her that I am
me deserving but impecunious maiden IN u1es-
ton. or having stated the with perfect truth
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Some Ways of the 6G1Orld.

a talent for adaptation, and using to the best
advantage what the clever brains o. others have
produced may not rank nearly as high as originali-
~ but II often produces far better results than
poorer original clever needlewoman. who has
the reputation Of making her own designs, said
me other dayathat she generally looked about her
md adopted any good pattern that she discovered
o. ordinary household articles. The patterns on
ea1llask are generally well adapted TO embroidery
she said and are often most beautiful Oriental
Fgs afford excellent motifs for cross stitch effects
ellai decoration china gives one partic, arly
gooo color schemes, as well graceful designs
ele 50 on one need never be a a loss Il one only
iooszs about The other day I wished TO make
= white afternoon teacloth for present and was
rather at loss for idea As usual I grrollad
throu8h the rooms looking for suggestion, and
lohnd most satisfactory one IN a common white
crochet bedspread! 7 had taken up what fs called
Alountmelek embroidery. consisting Of raised work
ano curious stitching. and found that my spread
was not at all dissirnilar 10 II in character So
copied It's pattern approximately my linen can
ka7s aslng Hercerized linen floss. and the result
was. Immensely admired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
EMBROIDERED BRIDGE BOX.
How to Work the Conventional Design
Illustrated.

TN working the covering for box there are
one or two things to be borne in mind" says a
writer in THE Ladies' Field ITO begin with, in
choosing the material one must not lose sight Of
the difficulties Of mounting the work. The fabric
should not be thick or clumsy, it is then very
difficult TO turn the edges over neatly. a loose
make OF material IS also TO be avoided as in
erfng a box there IS a good deal OF pulling
and straining required TO make the cover lie
smoothly and a loosely woven material Will not
stand this without fraying. Something firm and
not too thick is the best to choose-satin OF good
quality. silk or linen would answer we'll You viii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
- I'D EXPENsEs.

AS has already been remarked the requirements
1or IN up-to-date fashionable wedding are like
everything else n0wadays-very different from those
or even twenty-five years ago. and are on a much
mere expensive scale
Formerly brides tr0usseau was ali that she had
to thiIlk about Now, however she finds that there
are other accessories which considerably augment
her expenses. One very costly item is the ex-
pehsiVe souvenir Of the occasion IN the shape OF
some article Of jewelry which she Is expected 10
give 10 each OF her bridesmaids and often
also falthouEh this is not obligatory some costly
stem o. the bridesmaids dresses such a hat
mum or some other accessory. Besides these she
eco must in these latter days give farewell dinner
70 Her attendants and especial friends. which IS
generaliy q 'hen" function although sorae prefer
70 eliTen the entertainment by the Introduction of
fheafnaseulne element All Of which taken to-
4tlteT forms no Uncomfortable portion Of the gen
era outlay. the aggregate sum OF which amounts
q some cases 20 a small fortune.
,ct1ere s only one descent way 10 get ont OF all
this said brice-elect recently. aud that is 10
nave, no bridesmaids AZ al. II you have them v0u
ere Expected 60 do gil these things and my people
find that my trousscau and wedding Breakfast are
quite sufficient 20 please the family. without an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
TIE NEAT LITTLE nARN-

--'l love TO see a neat little darn in household
napery or garments OF any kind" said an OBJ
servant old lady. 1T always suggests TO me care
Rhe neatness and good management Stevens never
o4fn dolly or take the proverbial stitch in time
thafs saves some useful possession. When I was
a little girl nurse used to tell US story about
beautiful and rich and altogether delightful and
nasnao-e young man. who liked two sisters One
vas much prettier and livelier than the other and
liittiiail9 ne rather preferred her TO the oueter
sister, Dut on one unlucky day for her he took q
Walk with her Her slipper stuck IN the road
dAq came on. and he horribly shocked 10
80 q great hole IN the heel Of her stocking OF
cDufse he old not like her after that And the next
d&y, by strange coincidence. while walking win
the palmer sister she tOo IN some way or another
lost her slipper, and this time he noticed the neat
esq incest little darn imaginable on the toe of her
Stocking, and loved her once and always Per-
Rape orr nurses tale has had something 10 do with
ny alklng for people who darn their things neatly
ppt think II shows a desirable Characteristic
ceIlcl uded the old lady.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
DISGUISED BY A VEIL.

A few years ago only the thinnest gauze was
worn over the face as & protection against the
weather, but now II seems to be the order Of the
day for women to 90 about as closely yelled tho
Oriental beauties from a harem. making 1t possible
for any who wishes TO disguise herself to do
so without any difficulty A few days ago
man called 10 take young out in his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
ARMY RELIEF FETE.
&C No. ] to E0Id sardsn RaEty At Gov.

Branch No to Hold Garden Party at Gov
1a
i ernor's Island
The Army Relief Society IS endeavoring 10 raise
an endowment fund OF $4,000 and IN order to pro
mete this cause Branch 40. ]. OF which Ms. Henry
Biscbon IS president. IS arranging an outdoor fete
~ take place on June 2 BY invitation OF General
Henry C. Corhin this affair win be held az Gov
erupr's Island. General C0rtin wiz arrange some
military drills. games and music for tho occasion.
asd win also provide boats 10 convey tho party TO
the island.
Tfe programme VIII open with parade BY the
81 United States Infantry Battalion 20 be pre-
cndeG by the ceremony, escort OF the color" Then
thqre Ulil be a music drin by Company j., OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01

having IN the centre the insignia Of the Pope. the
rnitre and keys OF st. Peter. and with It came the
following diploma. signed by the Cardinal Sscrs-
tary OF state. Merry del Val:
The Holy Father IS pleased to bestow the cross
Pro Ecclesia ct Pontidce'' OF the first class to
Nine. Ida NJ Ryan, IN attestation OF appreciation
for the devotion and loyalty shown TO the Church
and its supreme head. The Cardinal Secretary OF
State has the pleasure TO transmit her tho
diploma and the said cross. TO the end that the
latter may adOrn her bosom in the manner euss
tCmary for other decorations.
Mrs Ryap has devoted a large part OF her fort
to the building OF chapels hospitals and
churches, and has recently erected a cathedral and
parOchiaI school at Monroe Park Va, at a cost OF
$4,000. The cross and diploma were delivered TO
her the other day by Bishop Yah De Vyner. OF
Richmond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
POPE DEcoRATEs A WOMAN.

A rare decoration has been bestowed by the Pope
on Mrs. Thomas Fortune Ryan. OF this city. Il il
the cross PRO Ecclesia ct Punthce." and was con-
feTred upon Mrs. Ryan reward for piety ana
charity The decoration is a silver Maltese cross.
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the rest OF #. I am going to cut all that out
II is too bad" she added. regretfully for I
should like TO have my bridesmaids in the good old
fashioned way. But what is one 10 do?'
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can Iegitimately take the goods my goddess pro-
vides. and make use Of this veritable vsinCfau
which viii make me comfortable for the com tnS
season. and say nothing about itT'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-10-22
Parksley.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Causey are on
a trip to Baltimore and Washington.
Mr.. E. Colona, wife and party have
returned from h ten days trip to st.
Louis.
John T. White. Jr., has purchased
the trotting horse, Blue Jay, for
driving purposes
Mrs. Horace Wiltbank and Miss
Mabel Parks spent several days 10
Baltimore recently
MIR. C. C. DIX, OF Portsmouth, Tor
merly a resident here, was a welcome
visitor few days ago.
Mrs. VIM. Vessels was called to her
former home near Seaford, Del, oy
the death OF her sister a few days
ago.
DIR F Drummond is In attendance
at the Virginia State Medical Society
which is being held In Richmond
this week.
Miss Cora Waters, who has beer
spending few weeks here with hel
aunt. Mrs. o. E. Causey,le left Thursday
for her home In st. Louis.
Revs. James Nichols,of Dover, Del.
and G. NJ. Clayton, of Pocomoke city
are assisting the pastor of the NJ +
Church In a revival meeting.
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Races at Track Near Parksley.

There will be three races, near
Parsley, on Satur day, Oct ober goth.
The classes are year olds, 2:50 mixed
and Stree for-all" First race will
be called at o'clock p. m.
Oysters will be served In every
style during the afternoon. Admis'
sion to the track Is cents, children
under 10 years free. Nothing will be
said or done to prevent 1t from being
pleasant place for any lady oil
gentleman to be at, II they like fa'
oysters and good trotting. Let
everybody come and have "a gooo
old time"
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October Weddings
Turner-Phillips.

The be autiful home Of Mr.. and Mre'
Geo. r Phillips was the scene OF a
very prettV marriage, Tuesday, Octo
Der 18Th, when their daughter, Miss
Lnla, one of our most accomplished
young ladies, became the bride oil
Mr.. Geo. w. Turner, popular young
man of near Belle Haven. The par
Tor, In which the ceremony was per-
formed by DR.. j. q. Moss, was artists
cally decorated with palms, ferns and
other ported plants. The bride wore
travelling suit OF blue broad cloth
and carried white roses.
The brides attendants were Miss
Laura 8. Mapp, Miss Ethel Turner
sister Of the groom, Miss Sallie Joynes,
Miss Mabel Kellaln and Mics Eva
Walkley. The groomsmen were: Mr.
James Turner, Mr.. John Mears. DR.
Sydney Kellam, Mr.. VIII LeOato and
Mr.. Will Kellam. Mepdelssohn's wed
ding march was very skillfully played
by Miss Linda Ayres.
After an elegant d inner was served
this young couple, who have our bes'
wishes for a long an happy life, left
on South bound train for 81. Louil
Exposition. Many handsome pres
ents were received.
Guoat
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Blackstone Institute.

The eleventh session Of the Black
stone Institute opened with every
place in the building engaged. at
least fifty more students could have
been enrolled, had there been room
TO accommodate them. For several
years past it has been necessary TO
make early application In order to
secure a place in this, the largest
private school for girls In Virginia.
The enrolment in the building de-
partment the present session Is about
$50, and the usual list Of day scholars
brings the total up to over 800. 1t IL
a striking fact in connection with
this school that its work Is so highly
appreciated by the parents OF Vir'
einia that no canvassing and little
advertising is done outside OF the
State, and the rooms are all practl
cally filed with Virginia girls. Thil
section has its usual fine representa-
ton.
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Unley.
Master Joe Harper is on the sick
list this week.

Master Joe Harper is on the sick
list this week.
Farmers report, that sweet potatoes
are getting scarce in this section.
The protracted meeting at TINS
place closed Tuesday night OF last
week.
Mr.. J. H. Hebard, Sr,, of our town,
has been appointed teacher OF Maps
Vile school.
Mr.. ]. b. Hayman and Mr.. VIII
Thomas, of Cape Charles, were among
late visitors to our town.
Little Miss Margaret Chopper gave
to her young friends party on hei
seventh birthday, October 18th.
The w. G. T, U. will meet at the
home of Mrs. l. J. Savage Octobe
18th, All members are requested u
| be present.
Capt. ]. ]. Wescott arrived HON
in his schooner, Lady May, after
tempestuous voyage, from Atlantl
City last week
Superintendent Rogers, OF zap
Charles, was at Onley last week I
locate siding to be used by MI L
E, Miles in his grocery business
Mr.. Vim. A. Burton manager OF ID
Exchange, spent Tuesday in baltl
more. Mr.. A. J. McMath left Tor
Southern tour in the interest OF IN
Exchange on last Monday.
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Guest.
Crockett w hite.

Mr.. Harry 8. Crockett, of this coun'
ty, and Miss Lula R. White, OF MOD
jack, Matthews county, Va, were
united in marriage by Rev. j. "
Ensor, Thursday, at 3 p. M, October
18Th, 1904, at the residence OF the
brides sister, Mrs. j. R. Hudgins, on
Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, Md,
In the presence OF a few of the brides
friends, Mrs. l.. B. Boyce, Mrs. Geo
L Brown, Miss Nellie Faymeyer ano
Mrs. Hudgins, sister of the bride.
With many best wishes and con
CALCULATIONS the happy couple left by
the steamer Pocomoke at p. m, Ell
route for the groom's home, nea
Cashville, their future home.
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Qulnby.

Rev. ]. A. VIM is holding revi'
val meeting at Smiths Church. The
fine weather and his effective preach
ing has nightly packed the church
and good results may reasonably be
expected.
Mr.. Montgomery, an expert ledger
detective, his wife and Mr.. Geo. d.
LeCato. all of Cleveland, o., spent
last week at Atlantic View. The
latter is on his way to Florida where
for four years he has spent hit
winters In the fruit business.
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Teachers Meeting.
j. Il. Ayres,
Secretary.

There will be meeting Of all the
colored teachers of Accomac county
on Saturday, October goth, 1904, at
Onancock.
The meeting will be opened Tor
business at II a. M, in the hall, near
the Baptist Church.
All teachers are requested to be
present or send their name with some
subject for discussion on methods OF
teaching for the Institutes which
will be held during Thanksgiving.
Jas. D. Uzzle, Rev. W. A. Parham,
Pres. Sec
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Mrs. V. s. Lang,
Accomac O. n.
Unclaimed Mail.

List of letters remaining unclaim-
ed In the postoffice at Accomac, Va,
October 18th. 1904:
Mrs. Mary B. Ames, Miss Catherine
Altman, Mrs. Martha E. Brinkley,
Mrs. Edith Bee. (s), Miss NJ. E. Bull
Miss Katie Millen, Lille T. Savage,
Mrs. Willie B. Webb, Miss Victoria
Wilmington, Geo. T. Black, Mr.
Burt Conquest, Thos. East, DR.. a. l.
L. Russian, Mr.. George Loos, Mr.
George W. Mock, DR.. Robert l.. WA
liston.
Bette 8. White, P, N.
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Scholarships.

The following scholarships yet re-
main open to the pupils OF the public
schools of Accomac county:
Washington & Lee University, to
Psrksley, one-$50.
Washington g. Lee University, to
Temperanceville, one-$5O.
Washington & Lee University, to
Chincoteague, one-$50.
Washington e. Lee University, to
Accomac, one-$50.
William and Mary, four at $4S each
-$16S.
University Of Washington Law
School, one valued at 800 per year
for 3 years $500.
Any further applicants should re-
port Immediately in person or by
mail.
Very respectfully,
g. g. Joynes.