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New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

in front. In the back they united TO suggest a
cape. Over the shoulders these were trimmed
with velvet straps and buttons and the edges
We're only stitched. The three-quarter length
sleeves had velvet cuffs. A high linen collar and
lace cravat finished the costume.
The hat was of blue velvet and shaped Ike
broad briInrned sailor. tilted much one side
1t was trimmed only with blue and green bird.
and II tied. not under the chin. but under
one ear. with blue taffeta strings.
On the same occasion was worn a handsome
black cloth costume. a good Illustration or the
present vogue for black. The skirt was lard IN
loose plaits was full and long all about The
bodice, suggestive OF those which ragged SO few
years ago, was shirred lengthwise under the
arms, but the waistline was round and slghtty
high, making it quite different from the old
Pompadour shirred bodice A trimming Wnich
made shoulder straps and emptecement IN
front, was of black passementerfe, embroldered
with gold. and more OF the passenenterie made
hounces which fell from the shoulders over ell
bow sleeves of ermine. There was no other use
or fur on the gown. but a cravat OF errnlne mn
shed the costume
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
FORT CLINTON TABLET UNVEILED.
One Thousand City History Club Children
Attend Ceremonies.

With a crisp wind bringing down the bronze and
russell leaves their heads and the sun glinting
through the halfbare branches into their eyes one
thousand children of the City History Club assisted
yesterday at the unveiling OF a tablet upon the
pedestal OF the Revolutionary guns which the Park
department has recently had mounted on historic
Fort Clinton. commanding MrCfOwn's Pass. in Cen
tral Park The unveiling took place under the
auspices Of the Department of Parks, the American
Scenic and Historic Preservation Society and the
City History Club
Bishop Potter there imposing in his scarlet
and black robes and purple tasselled mortarboard.
10 make the Invocation. George Frederick KUnz
and Edward Hagaman Hall. president and secre-
tary, respectively, of the American Scenic and His
tortc Preservation Society, made historic and pa
trtottc addresses SeVenty-twO girls from Public
School 65, members of the Peoples Institute city
History Club, sang My City. lis of Thee" the
words by Albert Clmann, under the direction Of
Miss Mary J. Person Jefferson SeligTnan presided.
Mayor Mcclellan had been invited, but could not
come.
The central event OF the very pleasant and in
spring exercises began when Mrs. Robert Able.
president Of the City History Club presented the
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

tablet, handsome bronze plate affixed 70 sns
fresh granite supporting the age incrusted guns
Al the same moment Henry Daily McSfown, tbs
nIne-year-Old of Henry r. McCfown. and
sixth hneal descendant OF the famous Andy Mo-
SIown, with his cousin. Dorothy Joyce McCrowr.
the little Seven-year-cld daughter OF Charles A
Mceiown. took their stand either side OF ths
tablet All the other children closed In around
them. with thirteen boys from the AEiy McCovn
cur IN the front ranks while Henry and Dorothy
lea"
This tablet said Mrs Able was bought with
the pennies OF the children taught IN the history
classes OF the City History Club In the beginning
OF our work everythag free. but soon
found three things were essential 20 our good cit.-
zenship scherle-that the children should love their
city, know their city and work for their city.
Hence the fee OF snarged FOR each lesson,
out OF which the fund for this tablet has grown
The tablet cost 500.
President Moses Herman OF the Park CorlrlIs-
sion accepted the tablet in the OF the city.
'Win the children contribute Ike this the 1903
Hudson celeb-attOn?' asked Mr. Herman. in the
course OF his remarks
There quick cXciamariOnS OF Yes. yes"
and Give them chance" cried Mr. Able. The
exercises closed with PRAYER and the bsneticrtcn
by the Rev. William knight McGown, rector Of
Grace Emmanuel Church, son OF the late Henry p
McGOwn.
But the girls OF the Peoples Institute City HIS
tory Club had only been billing their time VVhLe
the spectators were surgIng I'D 20 inspect the new
tablet their clear young voices rang out:
Strawberry shortcaks.
Hucklece-ry pie:
V--C-T-
DRY.
Are IN its
Well, I gaessi
SO. 'e3 Is ths best.
Yes yes. yes.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
HosU TO tUir, q Prize.

Contest No 1 (Colored Picture)-Choice OF
Tribune fountain pen. an embroidery set box Of
nice linen writing paper. 'Tabby'' thEnble holder
pretty glove box for the neatest and best two
answers.
Contest No. CThirgs to Think AbouO.-Choice
OF interesting book. imitation ivory paper
cutter, embroidery set leather coin purse or
Tribune fountain pen for the neatest and best two
solutions.
Contest No. 5 Drawing: December Heading).-
Choice Of a Tribune fountain pen. interesting
book. leather card case a box Of nice linen writ
ing paper or pretty glove box for the neatest and
best original drawing appropriate TO the season TO
head this page. These drawings must be In black
ink white paper
Contest No. 4 Comic Cut: THE First Snow
storm )-ChOice OF an interesting book or a Trib-
fountain pen for the neatest and best two orig
inal drawings. These drawings must be in black
ink white paper.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
\ TALE OF THANKSGIVING.

The words omitted in this story all spelled
with letters found IN Thanksgiving Day:
Uncle D. has lived for twenty years in the island
of H.. and all hat time he had not had q
S.. of k. k. until he came home last year.
just before Thanksgiving. When that day OF feast
inE arrived had usual family gathering,
and after dinner Uncle D.. hired v. which was
Well fitted with A.. and took his nephews and
nteces for a long drive into the country We
stopped q log cabin that had been built for the
use of picnickers. in imitation OF those used by
lurubermeu. The cabin was situated be2uti-
fuI river. the edge OF a ". forest and We
reached Il Just IN time 20 have fine view OF the
sun s..... behind the hills on the opposite side of
the river
made q roaring fire OF logs and was busy preparing
q repaSt 1T for q k. we amused ourselves in
various ways while the cook, whom Uncle D..
called H. A., placed one savory d.. after
such q hit that all agreed that she should s..
in the place Of honor At Uncle D.. : right h..
When we were at last seated at the table and were
busily engaged in devouring the d.. W.. Uncle
D. told about some Thanksgiving customs that
are w.. even from the memories OF most
people He said when he was a boy in New York
he and his friends used 70 dress themselves IN
fantastic costumes and parade the streets torturns
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
Paris. November 16.

Paris, November ~
.-;ts 70 talk OF the growing elaoo-
and costIiness OF furs but as the sea-
ra''-I- .-ra,,es no other item OF dress seems SO
50" ,.,,ore The fashionable woman demands
f,- all occasions. to suit every whim OF the
i--. - or 70 respond to her own passing MOODS
NS-l'--, N,-,z saar, 10 her as demode 10 appear
ae+a~,oon IN the same furs as in the
e'e's r,n.n or hat. and, indeed. the furriers
ga ae great choice In thelr wares as 40
-,.+-,yir~s and n0dlstes
US u-,.,, -be severer form Of tailored suit or with
- - GOWN the stole, with mum 10 match,
- - -,-,-er. garment Some OF the most at
i - - s-o5es are Of fox. showing TWO or more
frac,l' - 5,r,7e-rs Tro seDia fox is both long
heeN .rtcI, and two animals are sufficient for a
anu -t---7,5rrsr-S stole a handsome model
haVS- h he two heads behind, the noses touching
s.'"@ .'",5s+rf-,a and the bodies thrown over the
u-1 - and showing the handsome markings
= - baek The TWO thick brushes touch the
-, g III re skirt and the big mun rolls over
)! ebo-r rhe head and four paws. This hand
- set can be bought in Paris for less than
to1s the r~ice of Hudson Bay sable.
There are some examples or craVats TO he
~ es-eciaIIy ia ermine and fancy furs but
osr of The long. narrow garments show the
- of several skins and as much as possible
,sssrve the shape and form OF the animal
rala grewsorae appearance this style gives 10
.-,i-5re shoulders seemed once 100 bizarre for
go taste h-t the world has evidently grown
eecustomed 10 g.
IN short coats there is a wide choice which
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

Contest No. Christmas Gifts)-Two dollars as
first prize and 81 each for descriptions published OF
how 20 make a Christmas gift The article must be
something the CONTESTANTS have made themselves.
and they must describe il SO accurately that any
child make similar article. This department
viii be weekly feature until December & A
rough drawing may be sent with the description,
but this Is not absolutely necessary If the diFec
tons are clearly stated These directions must be
written side OF the paper only.
Be sure to state your age
Be sure TO state your choice or prizes.
Be sure TO give your and address Some OF
Little Men and Little Women neglect 70 do
this. and therefore lose all chance OF winning
prize
Be 20 write side OF the paDer cnIy
when writing letters and stories
All drawings must be in black ink on white
paper
Contests close November 90 Age IS considered
in awarding prizes. Address your answers and
letters to Little Men and Little Women. New York
Tribune. New York
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

date moleskin makes an attractive garment
trimmed with a raised pattern done in silver
and blue iridescent beads and silk. This goes
about the shoulders and lightly down the sides
with heavier pattern in the corners
NO more coquettish little garment has been
devised than the fichu boiero of zibeline Rus
sian sable arranged to show the stripes run
ming in accord with the lines of the fchu and
continuing in the same way the loose sleeves
In the case Of a short bolero of zibeline two
large skins are arranged TO pass over each
shoulder showing the markings straight with
the figure and ending with tails in front. The
loose, short sleeves have the marks running
about. There are a vest and turnover collar
of ernline trimmed with venise point.
Every variety Of garment seems in favor. even
the long, fitted redingote. This is very smart of
breitschwatz heavily trimmed with tresse and
passementerie Colored velvet is sometimes in
troduced IN the form or a SlIet or extension cum
but the all black garment worn with black
skirt is very chic. Elaborate costumes of black
velvet or much trimmed cloth coming in
again. To be modish black must be handsome
and extensively decorated-conSequently II can
hardly be designated an economical fashion, as
is so often done.
The winter promises to be rather sombre
to colors. and rather a change from the last two
or three seasons, when bright colors and pale
shades were exclusively worn. Millinery runs a
riot Of color, but only in the dark warm shades
such purple reddish brown, blues and the
golden shades. Even at the theatre white hat
is almost never seen, and greens, bright blue
and gold predoninate.
FEW THEATRE HATS SEEN.
In spite Of all the talk about the theatre hat
few women seem TO have adopted any special
form Of headdress. A small toque. which starts
almost in a point in front and continues in a
bird of paradise in a sweeping ostrich plume
falling down on the hair. is seen a great deal at
the theatre but large. picturesque hats are Of
ten frankly One that a noted American
beauty appeared in the other night was on the
lines of a fiat scoop bonnet set high on the
head. 1t made of pink and gold gauze and
bordered all about by a hree-Quarter-o -of-an-
inch wide line Of black velvet. One side of the
brim was loaded with purple violets with silvery
green leaves This worn with pink satin
Empire gown, the high waisted skirt lying over
a low, square necked corsage of pink mousse
line de sole and lace. There other
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
THIS WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS.

Cat Puzzle.-Ths state hidden IN this puzzle was
New York. and the neatest and best two answers
came from Mabel wildey. aged thirteen years Nc.
200 Tremper avenue. Kingston. y. T., who desires
en- embroidery set: George r. Coles. aged twelve
years. No. Stewart place. White Plains. " y.
= Tribune fountain pen
Things 10 Think Ahout-Ths prize winners n
this contest are Marion Parker aged thirteen yearA
No 155 Meadow street. NaEsatuck. Conn. q Trio-
une fountain pen: Jackson Philips, aged Twelve,
No. 90 Cluton-ave.. Kingston. y y. a. Tribune
Drawing Any subject appropriate 70 Thanks
sty-inz-Ths neatest and best two original draw
fngs were done BY Hazel p Porter. Hun street,
BRISTOL Conn. who wishes embroidery set and
GLADYS smiley No. go fremont avenue. New Yorx
City an Interesting book
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
VSS@SSSGH@w
\HEARIH UASpD DBOUDOIR/
>2A 49,
Furs for Many Cosfzku,es
- Fashionable Parsienne Possesses Large VARIETY Of CosI,
III c.. and Wears Them o Suit Her Mood or the wa,bar

einuFaces the ordinary bolero the cross-over
LcAu garment or the newer sleeveless bolero
sSneIa4y 81 the sleeveless bolero is of a fancy
Iur the color OF the gown and really made as
part OF IT, little coat IN Russian sable has
no real sleeves. but Is furnished with shoul-
~ ~, - riF'ons. These serve TO show the beau
thui AhcS a. i2e fur and also make the gar
lnsul more comp etc and becoming than the
ordinary sleeveless bolero. This model turns
Dack' with broad revers exquisitely faced with
lace and chiffon roses slightly raised and with
lace centres. 1t is lined with pink satin, with
chiffon pleatings about the edges.
MUFFS WITH FLOUNCES.
Muffs are all large, and often have deep
founce Of fur or fur nd lace the lower edge
The ermine and sable muffs the spotted
tails in this fashion a fringe and in the casa
Of chinchilla the founce is often double, with
lace between. novelty is a bag shaped muff
with turnover cuffs attached to 1t, which may
turn back the muf or turn up the
lower arm. An idea of this sort is the natural
accompaniment of the short sleeVed jacket.
The most recherche example OF the furrier's
craft is a corselet coat Ct is really a dress) of
sealskin, with ermine top. The cOrselet part
is quite high and closes with large fancy but
tons. The revers of the bolero are of the seal
and join the front Of the corselet, and the cuffs
too, of the darker fur. The skirt is as full
dress skirt and reaches to the ground.
When one reaches the realm of evening coats
one finds even more eXtravagant use of furs.
4 cape garment reaching far below the knees
is made of five circular pieces of ermine every
piece fringed with the tails. The rather out-of-
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

trimming. save lace and Jewels. but about the
shoulders was a large white ostrich boa
Ihe fashion OF wearing hats with low cut
gowns no longer causes the slightest comment;
IL is so common But 1t must be remembered
that IN nine cases out of ten the effect Is bet
ter more complete and more becoming, IL some
sort of scarf or shoulder covering IS warn.
There are so many exquisite scarfs now which
ornament and decorate robe as well as drape
the shoulders that modish woman is hardly
ever without one
Black gowns for the evening are suddenly IN
faVor again, both those made with trans
parent guinpe and those with full decolletage.
IN the modlsn audience at the Vaudeville the
olher night was a brilliant blonde wearing a
becoming costume of black chiffon velvet Chan
lily net over white silk. The gown was a
ntle snort walsted. but had other char
acterlstc or the Empire mode. 1t was single
piece gown with the top "blousing" and skirt
very run, and opened in front over an un-
der robe of Chantiy The lace also formed
the SuimDe The hat worn was a tiny af-
falr, merely a support for two bright green
ostrich feathers with thick. curling ends, which
quite covered the hair behind
The fad for wearing light tinted gloves for the
women are again wearing white gloves with
any sort OF evening toilet, although the light
suede gloves are modish for the afternoon.
REPS" FOR AFTERNOONS.
For the afternoon cloth costumes are replacing
the mixed wools and voiles OF the demi-saisons
and these are not without some mark OF novelty.
one sees, in fact, few light cloths, and most
fashlonahle OF all is line of strong coors which
go under the name OF reps" Just as some
years ago all faint indefinite shades were
termed pastel" The true reps" are the bright
green and red which used to be popular under
this name as furniture covering, but any bright
strong shade is now included under this cate
CORY. Reps blue is particularly nice in smooth
faced cloth. A walking costume worn at the
AUteuil races last week was made Of this cloth
The skirt was fiat about the hips but voluminous
ar the hem, evidently cut much en- forne and It
had no trimming save heavy stitching put on in
the Greek key pattern. The bolero suggested q.
low cut fitted vest fastening in front with four
metal buttons and finishing with little points like
those so often seen a waistcoat. The chem
isette was almost covered by a crossed gilet OF
orange colored grosgrain silk The revers to the
vest-jacket were soft and deep, reaching to the
elbows and in points which touched the waistlne
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
PRETTY ROOKMARK-

A very simple and inexpensive yet pretty Christ
mas present OF bookmark made IN this way;
AS had no brass curtain ring in the house took
a piece Of cardboard and made a double circle.
cutting IL out when it was drawn. although tho
proper way would have been the curtain ring.
then took about two yards OF red baby sibbon
winding II around until not hir OF cardboard was
20 be seen. When this was all wound 1 took not
quite thres-Quarters Of yard OF Fed taf-eta ribbon
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
ENGRAVED ON a PIN HEAD.

wonderful feat OF engraving has been per.
formed by d. sutton. OF No Is Water Lane. Brtx-
ton who has inscribed the alphabet numerals his
initials and the year on ordinary pin head,
which is two nlilliInetres In diamoter.-HOne NsVn,
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
WORKBASKET.

The following is a description of very pretty
and useful Christmas gift which have made:
Procure several large pieces OF very str cardboard
and focr pieces according 10 the shape and
dimensions Of figure J. and also like figure .
Then fr'm about two yards OF some pretty cOlOred
cretenne, cUJ four pieces a tribe larger than the
cardboard sides and four Of a good quality
of sateen: cover the tour cardboard sides the
inner side with layer OF cotton batting. and
then each of the four pieces OF cretonne and
sateeu and lay them very smoothly the cardboard
with the CreJOnne outside and Sateen inside. and
them together with strong silk. 70 match the
Cretonne. Do likewise with the three other sides
and with the bottom: after this IS done. sew the
four sides together, evenly. and then put in the
bottom and to the sides frmly. Attach two
bows OF satin ribbon about half inch wide at
the top and bottom OF al four Sides OF the has
ket When this is completed IL is supposed to
lock like figure 8.
FLORENCE A. HOSTER (aged I5l.
No 30 Prospect Terrace. East Rutherford. \. j.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
SEWING APRON.

pretty Christmas present for any girl friend
IS this dainty sewing apron The materials and
cost are follows: Threequarters yard OF dirnity
(or lawn, cents; two yards OF lace (thFee-quar-
ters OF inch wtdel. y cents; one yard OF ribbon.
cents; total cost. z cents.
Cut in the shape OF the picture illustrated on
this page. Make the hem all edges but the
TOP. Put a facing three-QUarters OF inch wide
at the top. Put the lace on straight rufilng 10 a
little on the round corners. Run the ribbon through
the facing. IF strings wanted instead OF ribbon
ret one yard of duiy instead OF three-quarters OF
g ward. MARY DIXON tagged ID.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
INEXPENSIVE CALENDAR.

This Is made by cutting piece OF gray or red
cardboard Gt can be bought any stationery store
for five cents which will rnaka about sikh, BY 8
inches. Then draw q little Dutch boy or girl on
white paper and color II, then cut 10 and paste
it upon the cardboard a calendar can be obtained
for two cents. which is pasted in the right hand
lower corner. Write with gilt df you happen TO
have IL hOne) ink Every Day Has New
Beginning and punch a hole in each upper corner
and tie bow OF baby ribbon to match or CORE
spOnd nicely with your cardboard.
EMMA r. DEWAf1D (age Is ysars).
No. - Morris street New Brunswick N J.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
COLCRED PICTURE.

Ind for
fountain
wrtn "Tabhy" thimbe pttyg glove
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
ANSWERS TO PUZZLES.
Hos0 TO Make Christmas Gifts.

two inches wide drawing IL through the circle ana
having one end OF IL longer than the other. Wita
below the place where I had drawn II through.
After all this was completed I painted 4 spray OF
holly on one side OF the ribbon
S. SCHOENBERGER (aged 10.
No Eli East S5th street. New York city.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
Things TO Think About.

the qlieter portion OF the public with the a. oe
trumpet and drum and added that without ".
he could say that he could make as much neIss as
as any DOy twice his siza.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

CHARADE
NV first has many dainty curves,
With shades OF rose and lily,
To ind II look on either side
The heads OF Bess or Billy.
Ny seconds worn upon the head,
'Tts useful for DISCUSSES.
II hides your curling locks. and then
What laughing and surDrisesi
NY whole, they say. IS sleeping row,
But some day summers coming;
Then turn stone out IN the held,
And away you'll see hinn running
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-10-08
Yerkes Issues Rules Governing Denatrizaon Of Alcohol

Washington, Oct 5. Mr. Yerkes
commissioner of internal revenue, with
the approval of the secretary OF the
treasury, issued the departmental
regulations controlling the making
Of denaturized alcohol, its handling
and uses,
These regulations follow and rem
der effective law enacted by the con-
gress at its last session and which
provides for the the withdrawal from
bond, tax. free. Of domestic alcohol.
which same is rendered unfit for bev-
erage or liquid medicinal uses by the
admixtures. of suitable denaturizine
materials. and for the use Of the de-
naturized article in the arts and in
dustries. and for fuel. light and pow
er The law becomes effective Jan.
1. 1907
This legislation Is in harmony with
similar enactments adopted by nearly
all foreign countries. Great Britain
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-10-08

at Salem, and had been paying atten-
tions to the girl MiellSe wrote to the
chief of police here TO find the girl
and send her home. The police found
the girl and made arrangements to
send her home this morning but last
night, Smith, aided by his brother-in-
law, John Walker, stole a. march on
the police by procuring the necessary
license, Walker vouching for the ages
Of the couple which were given as IS
Years for the bride, and Smith as 21
years, and q few minutes before mid
night the marriage took place in the
parlor Of the city justices home, the
latter performing the ceremony ar
rayad- in 9 bath robe.
When the girl did not appear this
morning, the chief Of police made In
.auiries and learned OF the marriage.
He at once notified MieIke over the
long distance telephone. at the same
time the young bride tried to reach
her father by The same route. Mlelke
~ undecided what To do. Both the
bride and bridegroom are under age
and the county ofiicial who issued the
license says Walker made the neces-
sary affidavit as to both being of le.
gal age. MielSe is bitterly opposed to
smith and II Is not unlikely that he
VIII begin proceedings to annul the
marriage.