10 THE OMAHA DAILY BBEt SUNDAY , MAY 2G , 1895.
TRUTH ! PUSH ! HONOR ! LOW PRICES !
AND WELL MADE GOODS !
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Wonderful
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Latest Designs ! Best Makes !
811.00 Sideboard , yours at $ 6.85
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Parlor Goods
Our $13,65 Oak Sideboard ,
WORTH $22.00.
Couches ,
Easy Chairs ,
Simply beautiful is our Parlor
Goods floor and this week ofler
special inducements.
. Our 830.00 Parlor Suit ,
j. . I'arlor . at.$100.00
* $150.00 Stilts.yours
> 5 pieces , upholstered in Silk
Tapestry , all spring edge , $100.00 Parlor Suits , yours at. . 75.00
$75.00 Parlor Suits , yours at. . 50.00
PRICE $22.00.
$50.00 Parlor Suits , yours at. . 35.00
Sleepy $30.00 Parlor Suits , yours at. . 22.00
$25.00 Couches , yours at 18.00
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$35.00 Divans , yours at 20.00
$18.00 Divans , yours at 10.00
$25.00 Easy Chair , yours at. . . . 14.00
mSSsSSSSs CHAIR
$20.00 Rocker , yours at 12.50
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'We Are the Largest Mouse Furnishers in the West. [ "Whatever Others Advertise You Will Find Our Prices Iiower.
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Sweet Imt Mmplo rrooKg to Ho Worn at
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NEW YORK , May 25. ( Special. ) Com
mencement materials vary with the fashions ,
of course , so this year the sweet girl graduate
turns to Swiss , well knowing that there ore
marvelous possibilities In this dainty old-
time textile. Nothing so lends Itself to
girlish simplicity as Swiss muslin , and the
crisp transparent weave makes It especially
adapted to the charming old-fashioned trim
mings. The tucked collars and bretclles worn
by our mothers seem becoming to
all types. Blonde girls and brunct girls , thin
maids and fat maids , are all alike adorable
In these collars , which may bo In the shape
of square panel pieces , narrowing at the top
and hanging to a ribbon stock , or else have
a sailor back and two square fronts that fall
to the bust line three Inches apart. Another
shape has , added to the sailor back , two
long , slender fronts that curve slightly at
the outer bust line , and fasten loosely at
each side In the belt. A short cape In deep
points Is yet another , and where the other
trimming of the gown Is to be tucks and
knots of ribbon , a narrow edging or cntre
deux of yellow Valenciennes will give a
modish and effective finish to all these.
To bo strictly up-to-dato the Swiss com
mencement frock must have absolutely no 1'n-
Ing , though It needs to beorn with a hlgh-
neckcJ , long-sleeved under slip of white silk.
This Insured proper protection for neck and
arms and does not take uv.ay from the
SMART AND SIMPLE.
diaphanous lightness of the outside material.
The skirt of the slip , which may have a tiny
rulllo ot pllk or lace , should bo gored exactly
as U the Swiss one and this Is most graceful
when finished with a deep hem ,
, POPULAR" TRIMMINGS.
When Insertion Is used It Is put In crossways -
ways ot sleeves and bodices and an effective
tad Is to have It of thin lawn or cambric. In
contrast to which the Swiss of the frock
teems oven moro airy. Sometimes white
satin ribbon Is put behind the entire deux ,
and not uncommonly a Swiss gown will hare
wide sleeve flounces anil an cntlro yoke ot
perforated cambric or lawn ,
A commencement costume la ot Swiss
with trimmings ot fine embroidered
lawq and whlto satin ribbon. The fklrt Is
first gored and made entirely and Is then
carefully cut In measured section * . The
cdyes ot these are rolled and next ttuy arc
finely whipped to the cmbroiiercd bands ,
which have a lace-like edge.
The short , puffed sleeves arc arranged In
the same way , but the square yoke , with Its
coquettish shoulder knots , is In ono piece.
If the whipping Is too much stltchery for the
overage pocketbook for stltchery comes dear
the embroidery may be sewed Hat to the
Swiss , which can then be cut away to show
the sheen of the silk undcrsllp.
Another Swiss graduating costume Is one
with broad Breton band on skirt and bodice.
This band , as well as the wide shoulder
flounces Is of embroidered Swiss , edged with
tiny ruchlngs of pale yellow Valenciennes
lace.
lace.White taffeta ribbon , repeating In a satiny
border the pale corn tint of the lace , forms
belt and long sash ends , and though both of
these trimmings have been much run In the
ground by the Philistines , when used spar
ingly , they make dainty and elegant garni
tures.
The pale yellow described Is the best tone
for the lace , as some of the canary and brown
tints seen In the streets would be trying even
to a goddess.
In the faint tint it Is especially charming
with thin white textiles , being Just enough
away from white Itself to have the effect of
old lace.
SIMPL.E , BUT COSTLY.
Other graduating frocks are In crepon , In
crinkled and figured weaves , In mousellne de
solo and ellk mull made gorgeous with satin
petticoats. Whlto , of cours ? , It must be ; but
simplicity , alas ! 19 no longer an essential ot
the gown that may be said ( o be making Its
debut In life. In the very diaphanous cos
tumes yards upon yards of stuff are packed
Into the little rig , and there are loops and
streamers of ribbon galore , and not Infre
quently bits of precious lace that are spread
Into demure old-time collars and epaulettes
Seen altogether , such a commencement frock
looks as If It couldn't say "beans. " But take
the miserable little hypocrite apart and look
at the bill and weep !
A graduating costume , however , without too
many furbelows or suggestions of extrava
gance , Is here realized In silk mull over china
silk , and with trim-Dings ot silver braid. It
ID shown In the blouse design with V-shaped
vest and double-sleeve capes , which , like the
vest , Is of the silk ornamented with the braid.
The sleeves , which meet the tops of the long
white suede gloves , are the short puffs so be
coming to ycung arms , and though the simply
hemmed skirt Is made Jull and without gores ,
an Interlining of haircloth In the silk petti
coat gives It a modish flare.
Crepon , the crinkled weave , guipure lace
and whlto satin ribbon , build up the last
toilet. The laceIn narrow jacket fronts ,
turns back In revers from the chest and ends
at the waist In a little Eton effect ; four great
rosettes In satin ribbon mark the shoulders
and bust line. The sleeves are short puffs
with Trilby cuffs of the guipure and a bell
with long sash ends of white satin ribbon outlines -
lines the waist.
But , unlike the other toilets described , this
frock Is lined throughout with white gros-
graln silk. And the method of lining Is
this : Each gore , ot which there are seven ,
Is carefully basted to a second ono ot silk
that has an entire Interlining of grass cloth ;
the skirt , lining and Interlining ore sewed
up together at one time like a body In single
foams , the edges of which are neatly bound
with white ribbon. Simply the way eklrts
have been lined since the year 1 long be-
tore Jnn o linings were ever dreamed of but
It Is being taken up again.
GIRLISH ACCESSORIES.
As to the various accessories that go with
a commencement toilet : In the way of
jewelry , It is generally conceded that a
bracelet , a locket or a pair ot dainty stick
pins Is all that can with taste be worn.
Various designs In lockets are seen for that
purpose , but the newest and most novel thing
In lockets out Is a large dtso In dull gold
ringed with turquoises , to be worn on a chain
In delicate hair llnkr.
The newest Ir. pins Is a fragile safety pin
in gold wire , the upper portion turned In a
spiral and often surmounted by some simple ,
gtrlUu stouo , a pearl , a turquoise or a
GASOLINE STOVES
We have gasoline stoves as
low as $2,50 , and from that up ,
but we advise you to buy a
Quick Meal. They are abso-
solutely safe ; prices from
$2,75 to $30.00.
sapphire. Gloves , of course , are long and
white , like the gown , and may be either glace
or suede kid. If the toilet Is elaborate shoes
must bo white also , satin or undressed kid ,
but if the gown Is a dressy white serge that
has been made with an eye toward after
A GIRLISH COSTUME.
wear the shoes may be of canvas , with kid
trimmings , or else of black patent leather.
Boquets should be tied with the same
knots of ribbon that ornament the graduating
gown , and be always of the simplest posies.
Moss rosebuds , jonquils , lilies of the valley ,
mignonette and the little spicy old-fashioned
musk roses are all recognized as legitimate
girl flowers. . NINA FITCH.
ruAcriCAi , rui.MJn COOKING.
economical Menu for a tjuvory Summer
Dinner.
( Hy Mrs. Will II. Low , Copyright , 1895. )
An economical way of making good bouillon
Is by using anything left over , In the way of
meat , which can be of no moro use for the
table , as long as It Is still fresh and good.
The bones coming from the roast beef , the
giblets from the poultry or the carcass of any
bird. When I say giblets I mean not only
the gizzard and liver , but also the feet of
chicken and turkey ( the feet of other fowls
like goose and duck qro not good ) , the necks
and head ( the heads ot duck and goose excepted -
cepted ) and the small last joints of the
wings. The feet are. very gelatinous , and add
greatly to the quality ot the bouillon. They
ore covered with scales , which are easily
scraped off after plunging the feet for two
or three minutes In boiling water , or putting
them for on Instant on red hot coals. When
the claws are cut oft they are clean and
ready for the pot.
The galls should be carefully removed
from the livers , without bursting , for the
liquor contained Inside Is so bitter that It
spoils anything with which It comes In con
tact. It the liver Is spotted at the place
from which the gall has been removed cut
out the spotted part. Cut open the gizzards ,
remove the- bag ot sand contained Inside
and wash them. Singe the neck nnd wings
and plunge the head In boiling water so the
feathers will come oft easily , Cut off the
backs and wash carefully Inside the mouth.
In fact , the giblets , carcasses or bones 61
cither beef , lamb and mutton , or veal , alone
or together will make a very good bouillon.
A DELICIOUS SUMMER SOUP.
Bouillon to made In exactly the same way
as Indicated tor pot-au-feu , with the excep
tion ot the quantity ot water used , which
WE sfSl , everything to furnish your
homes complete. The purchas
ing power -of money was never so great
as it is with us at present.
We can give you more real and better
values than ever.
It isn'talone the few articles we show
in our ads ( but it is in a stock so vast ,
so well assorted and so rcliab'c where
real values and many great bargains can
be seen.
LET US SHOW YOU
THIS VAST STOCK.
Our Special Offers for this Week
We have between two and three hun
dred odd Chairs and Rockers which we
cut from 25 to 50 per cent and some
almost given away.
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Of QUCCeSS : ) Easy Terms
.Opeo Saturday and Monday Evenings ,
should be one-third less In proportion to the
weight of the material used to make It. All
these debris arc not as ftrong as good fresh
beef and consequently will bear less water.
Avoid using fat , It does not add to the
quality of the bouillon , It only makes It
greasy. Cut the bones used Into pieces. A
saw for that purpose Is a necessary article In
a kitchen. If you have not enough matrrlal
left over to make as much bouillon as you
wish , ono or two pounds of shin of beef can
b& added. A small pleca of savory cabbage , as
big as an apple , added to the vegetables mentioned
wou'.d nice flavor.
tioned for pot-au-feu , give a
The only drawback would be that the bouillon
would not keep as well. Cabbage sours very
quickly , and especially In sumnur. The bouil
lon In which cabbage has been cooked would
not keep more than twenty-four hours.
SKATEFISH WITH UNOWNED BUTTER.
( In French , rale au beurre nolr. )
I want to say a few words In favor of a
fish which can be obtained here ( at 1 ast In
New York , at Fulton or Washington markets ) ,
and to which Americans do not do justice.
The reason may be that the proper way of
preparing It bas not yet been found In this
country ; but In France It Is appreciated by the
most refined gourmets.
When full-grown It Is a large , flat flsh , very
much like a kite In shape ; It has also a long
tall and transversal bones , all through the
body. When It Is very small , that Is , as big
as a flounder , after being skinned , It Is fried.
When It Is large ( and some of them weigh as
much as ten or twelve pounds ) , " It Is balled
and prepared with different sauces. However ,
the favorite way In France of eating It Is with
browned butter.
The dealers cut It Into pieces , and sell you
as small a quantity as you wish. The center
pieces are the thickest and the liest. I have :
heard It called at Washington market by Its
French name , "rale. "
Wash two pounds of skate-fish , carefully
scraping off with a knlfo thesllmo with
which the skin Is always covered , especially
when It Is very fresh. Put It to cook In
enough cold water to cover It , and with a
handful of salt. Boll It for fifteen minutes
and take It out on a platter. Now scrape
off with a fork the shin which covers It on
both sides. On one aide the skin Is gray ,
and It Is white on the other. Place the flsh
on the dish on which It Is going to be served ,
and keep It warm. Meanwhile , put In the
frying pan the size of two large eggs of
butter , with a p ncli of salt and pepper.
Brown It on a good fire , moving It about
In the pan until It Is almost on the point
of burning. Do hot let It burn , however , as
It would become bitter , unpleasant In appear
ance , and In that condition would spoil the
fish. When browned enough , add to It two
tablespoonfuls of vinegar , let It come to a
boll , pour on the fish , sprinkle over some
chopped parsley andiserve.
I have had American friends at my table
who have found rale a delicious dish. I
hope that If any of my readers try It , It
will become with them a favorite article of
food.
LENTILS WITH DUTTEU.
I do not think that lentils are appreciated
hero much more than the skate-fish. Pre
pared , however , In the same manner as the
white beans , they make an agreeable change ,
especially In the winter , when fresh vege
tables are scarce and dried ones have to be
resorted to. The larccst ones are the best.
SALAD OF ESCAHOLLE OH ENDINE.
I have- heard this plant , called In the mar
kets so often by Us French name "escar-
olle , " that I have concluded that It must be
krown under thlr appellation as well as by Its
English name , "endlne. " Itr looks somewhat
like chicory , although the leaves are largo
In comparison.
Like other salads , nothing but the white
part of the leaves should bo used , It being
the most tender. It Is generally clean and
needs little washing , If any. Use the whole of
the leaf , as , unlike lettuce or romalne , It has
little or no rib. Cut It In two or three
pieces , separating It In the middle. When
In the salad bowl , sprinkle with chevll ,
taragon and chives. Dress with salt , pepper ,
oil and vinegar. c
Urjitulllilni ; 1'rulti.
Few confectloni are more- delicious than
candled frult , < and , too , few sweetmeats are
moro expensive , CO cents a pound being the
regulation price , and a pound represents a
very small amount. They can be prepared
at about halt * the cost , however , at home , if
care U taken.
Cherries , currants , pineapples , apricots ,
Where but at the PEOPLE'S
can you find the best ?
Moquct Carpet at 87c
Body Brussels at 87c
750 Ingrain , all wool , at 48c
500 Ingrain at 38c
400 Ingrain at 28c
750 Tapestry Brussels at 48c
$1.25 Velvet Carpets at 87c
6x9 Japanese. Rugs at $4.9O
Carpet Sweepers at $1.50
300 Matting at 20c
Oil Clollis and Linoleums.
SPECIAL PRICES THIS WEEK.
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Handsome Presents Given Away.
With every purchase of $10.00. a
Handsome Plated Sugar Shell.
With every purchase of $25.00 , a
Nice Hug.
With every purchase of $50.00 , a
Fine Rocker. '
pears and peaches are beat experimented
upon. The two former can be used in
bunches ; the pineapple is sliced across the
fruit , each piece being a gooJ quarter inch
thick ; apricots are cut on one side and the
stone slipped out , while pears and peaches
are halved and , of course , peeled.
Make a very thick syrup , pound for pound ,
adding for each pound a small cup of water.
Boll the sugar first , then drop in the fruit ,
and when they have balled clear take out and
drain from the syrup. If the cherries are
stoned ( the red ox hearts make the finest ,
being not so sweet as the white and without
the rank tartness of the sour red ones ) , It Is
nlco to string them on n broom splut ( , as
thnv can b mnro plevrly hnmllod
Sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar , lay
on a sieve , and set the fru.i In A wuini ovui.
I used a wire dish , such as our grandmothers
kept fruit In , set within another dish to catch
the syrup. In two hours turn the fruit ,
sprinkle with sugar again. Keep this up
until the sugar has all dripped out. On no
account have the oven hot , as It will dry the
fruit and leave It like so much leather. And ,
of course , the fruit must bo laid In single
rows when drying. .
When the Juice has evaporated and the
sugar hqs formed a glazed surface , put away
In boxes In a dry place. Waxed paper should
bo laid between each layer. A bureau drawer
Is as good a place as any to keep them.
KENNET WOOD.
FOIl TUB OliAU.
IIoiv Woman May Kcc\i \ Ueroratlnn Diiy to
Illnillo the I'lrc of 1'utrlotlnni.
When the mothers and sweethearts and
wives show themselves enthusiastic for
America , proud of her traditions and Jealous
of her honor , the men will not be found
laggards.
No better time could be chosen for the
exhibition of such' Interest than Decoration
day never could it find more graceful ex
pression than by placing nature's loveliest
types of Immortality upon the graves of those
who having forfeited their lives for their
country , have a claim upon the grateful
memory of every man , woman and child , who
have benefited by the sacrifice.
There is a patriotic little matron living In a
New England town who boasts of coming
of soldierly lineage , and who , in anticipation
of Decoration day , gathers her small brood
about her to listen to thrilling talcs of heroIsm -
Ism and self-sacrifice chronicled during the
civil war. thus educating future patriots. She
bas taken pains to learn something of each
name graven on the soldiers' monument of
their own town , and the story of the lives or
deeds of valor of these men are as household
words.
The devoted little family are up with the
first streak of dawn on May 30 to gather wild
flowers full of enthusiasm about doing honor
to their favorite heroes.
It Is a pretty sight to fee the little proces
sion march down the village street , laden with
flowers and flags. The youngest toddler feels
the dignity of his position as he stumbles
along under a mass of blossoms as large as
himself. As they pass along other children
are apt to Join them , and all are welcomed
who will bring a contribution.
When beyond the limits of the town they
seek the outlying cemeteries , they all break
forth Into singing as they tramp along shoutIng -
Ing lustily the old war songs under the lead
ership of the sturdy little mother , whose warm
heart thrills with the thought that the "brave
boys" sang those very airs as a vent for their
enthusiasm , or perhaps to reanimate their
courage or stifle homesickness.
It Is to the sons of such mothers that the
country may look for patriots , when danger
threatens.
In another town a dozen young girls who ,
upon graduating from school , banded them
selves together "to try to make the world a
little brighter and happier for their being In
It , " teach a very pretty "object lesson" of
patriotism. Upon each Decoration day they
drive through the principal streets In carriages
filled and decked profusely with flowers-
bound for "Qod'a Acre. "
The girls are dressed ( Imply In white , wearIng -
Ing leghorn hats garlanded with Held flowers ,
wherein the national colors are conspicuous
and with bunches of popple * or carnations ,
with daisies and bluets at tnelr belts.
There Is nothing theatrical In the display
the purity of their purpose shines In their
eyes , and there Is a well-bred dignity and
Special
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JC.OO Chenille I'oitlcrcs-
per pair $3.84
WOO Chenllio 1'ortloros
per pair $4.78
$11.00 ! Chenille Portieres ffi-y A Q a
per p.ilr JpTO
$1.60 Lnco Curtains 98c
per pair
$2.00 Lnco Curtains
$1.20
per p.iIr , .
$ ,1 00 Lnrc Curtains
per pair , $2.OO
$1.00 Luce Curtains
$3.OO
per pair , $ .
$3.00 Lnrc Curtains
per pair $3OO
Ilnrd wood TlKFUICiKnATOIlS. . . . SB.OO
llnid wood 1C 13 1JUXKS 53.75
Our Terms
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modesty about them tint commands the re
spect of every one.
Arrived at the cemetery they unfurl a little
blue banner , upon which are the words , "A
grateful country honors her dead heroes , " and
with reverent hands proceed to cover each
little mound with the lovely blossoms.
A wee sister of ono of the young women
added las > t year on Decoration day a new pe
tition to her evcnlnu prayer that God would
"please tell the soldiers all about U. "
It may not have added to their rapture
even to know that they are not forgotten , butte
to the living It must bo an encouragement to
know that , should they b ? required to answer
with their lives for their country's weal , their
dust shall bo held sacred.
. TI'.A '
Open Air ApirtiiirntH furnished In I'ran
lllue iind White.
This season's newest thing In tea rooms
la tlio one equipped In wliilo and blue utter
the old Dutch or colonial styles , with high
backed , pre-rovolutlonary chairs and' settees ,
delf placques and tall Dutch tankards range.1
along on narrow shelves , or tiled nreplaccs
and brass andirons.
A room after this pattern has a polished
hard wooJ floor covered with rough bluu and
whlto Japanese rugs or else thoyo of matting
In the same tones. The walls are wainscoted
In white enameled wood and papered In whlto
with artistic design of blue Iris or Japanese
fir.
Another newer and equally popular wall
covering Is denim , plain or figured , a cot
ton cloth , cheap and durable and found in all
colors , the colonial blue being most In de
mand.
A foot from the celling runs a whlto fhclf
laden with delf placques , jugs anil jar ? , while
etchings In black frames , representing oil
Dutch burgomc st rs , hang below In cno cor
ner Is the large , round table of whlto wood
covered with cloth of blue denim fringed with
long white tassels , whllo the low table ,
drawn to ono side. Is also whlto , but hand
painted In blue scrolls or blcvsomw. It Is
covered with an embroidered linen tea cloth
and Is already sot with tea service of delf
and antique silver. The seats are charmingly
unique In design , from the Martha Washing
ton Eottco and roomy , upholstered chair to the
straight , slim ono of white wood decorated
with blue garlands of flowers.
In the country house this little apartment
Is very fetching when furnl'hed In gny J pan-
ese belongings. The windows of opal
glass are small and Irregular , sot In fanciful
framework and partly concealed by miniature
shelves loaded with all sorts of quaint curios ,
The tea room leads to the hall , fitted up
with a long settee , cushioned and alluring ,
with a quantity of soft pillows and slumber
rolls , above It the hat rack , square In shape
and set with blue tiles , each representing
some old colonial landmark made famous In
the early annals of America.
A very different style of apartment wherein
to servo the rcqulrod C o'clock tea opens
through long windows on a wide balcony , cool
and shadowed with green vines , and Is fur
nished with Oriental luxury. The bamboo
pieces are light and movable. With them are
used the Kama cushions , filled with down
and covered with fine hand painted matting.
These are Impervious to wet and can bo left
with Impunity on the tennis grounds , besides
being the fad this season.
In this eastern tea room a Cairo c ffco stand
serves for a table , as the frame folds up and
can be easily transferred to the veranda. Its
top 1s a large tray of gilt Benares ware , that
Is lifted on and off. This the fair tea-
maker loads with tempting delicacies , to
gether with spirit lamp , egg-shell porcelain ,
silver tea-ball and service , and all the other
orthodox appurtenances. Airy nothings In the
way of Trilby tea cakes , almond wafers ,
dainty buns and muffins , paper-like slices of
buttered bread and jam , with little bonbon-
leres heaped In toothsome candlc-d violets cr
rose leaves , Nowhere Is my lady moro be
witching than ensconced behind this array ,
nowhere more truly feminine and free from
misgivings as to her sphere In life.
The Ministerial association cf Oak Park , a
Huburh of Chicago , rejected a call for an out
side minister on the ground that he wai
"addicted to the ute of humor. " The con
gregation then rtjfoted the rejection and In
vited the mirth-making minister.
There Is something wrong with the preach
ing tttat won't hit a tinner somewhere.
.l/.lttl'.s.im/ ; .
.
Awny down 031.heru I was rcareJ ,
ninoiiB my Ynnkeu kith ,
There iifwl lo live n pretty girl whose naini
was .Muiy Smith ,
And thotiRh It'h many yearn since I last
i-.iw that pretty girl ,
And though I feel J'm snilly worn bl
woht r strife and whirl ,
Still oftentimes 1 think about the old fa
miliar plafe ,
Which ufti-ntimui ! Fpemed the brighter foi
Miss Mniy Smith's pretty face ,
Anil In my heart I ft-cl once more revivified
the glow
I ti eil lo feel In those old times when 1
Viiis Mary's beau.
On Krld.iv night I'd drop around to mnka
my wtrkly call ,
And though I c.ime to visit her I'd have to
fee 'em all.
With M-io' . * mother sitting here arid
Mary's father there ,
The ( nnxfih.itlun never Hugged , so fnr na
I'm aw. IU- .
Soim'tlmn I'd hold her worsted , sometlmsa
\ve'd play at Kanic * .
Sometimes dissect the npplcH which wo
nanit-d earn othei'H niiim-s.
Oh , how 1 liiiithcil the win Ill-toned clock :
tli.'it Inld me ulicn to KU !
'Tuns tc-n o'rlork at half-past eight when I
was Mary's Iwnu.
And , Alary , nhuulil those lines of mlnu seek
out your hiding plnoe ,
God giant they btlng the old sweet snilla
IMC ) ; to > our lovely fnce ;
God 1-nint they bring you thoughts of me ,
not UH 1 am today ,
With fullering slpp and dimming eycB and
n.-pect Bilmly gray ,
IJut thought" that picture me i\n fair and
full ot life and glee
An weore In the olden time as you shall
tilwnys be.
Think of me ever , Mary , as the boy you
u e < l to know
Whr-n tlir.us licet and life was sweet and
1 was Muiy's beau.
JtKI.HHOUN.
The oldest UnUercallst minister In the
United States Is said to be Ilev. Lucius H.
I'algp of Cambridge , Mass. Ho was ordained
In 1S2G.
The American Illbls society now prlnta
hooks In 242 different languages , and expects
to pxtend the list to 300 by the end of the
cen'ury.
George Washington Ilradshaw Is the nama
of an eccentric colored man of Krankfort.
Ind. , who claims to be a second Christ and
will endeavor to establish a new church.
It Is stated that In Toronto , Can , , not an
electric car wheel turns , not a cab Is to
be sc n on the stand , not a caloon or a stores
Is open , nor Is u paper printed or sold on the
Sabbath day.
Matthew J. Whltlall of South Worcester ,
Mass. , has given $30,000 to St. Matthew's
Kplscopal church , of which he Is u member.
The parish has just completed a handsoinn
church at that coat.
Hev. A. W. Mabon , who died the other
day In Minneapolis , was next to the oldest
Unlversallst minister In the United States ,
having been ordained In 1S34. The oldest
U Itev. Lucius II. 1'alge of Cambridge , Maes , ,
who was ordained In 1825.
When the Hoard ot Education of Ansonla.
Conn. , Invited clergymen of all denominations
to unite In the choice of a suitable opining
prayer for the public schools , the unanimous
choice of every sect , 1'rotestant and Catholic ,
was the Lord's prayer as found lr < Matthew.
IO. I1. Dwlght of Philadelphia has given to
the Young Mcn'x Christian association a
beautiful country estate of 4C5 acres , near
Dowlngtown , I'a. The association will maka
It n camping ground and summer resort for
the members , especially the boys of the jun
ior departments , ax well av the boys' brlgadci
of the churches.
Ilev. Dr. II. S. MacArthur's twenty-flvo
years' pastorale of Calvary Ilaptlst church In
New York has jutt ben celebrated. Dr.
MarArthur said In a late sermon : "The sellIng -
Ing of pewg In the houte of ( he Lord Is not
tc ho found here. There are great churches
In this city where pews are * old In the open ,
market , like any other pioperty. This church
belongs tc God , In that 1C 1s frev ot debt. "
a I'HRAVIIKH.
Cllnlon Bcollarit In I.lpplnc-oU' .
To htm the Impulse of n kindly ileptl
Was more than any article of creed ;
Anil whofoever chiincvd hlu face to scan
Forgot the pieacher , but revered the man.
The devil live. ) In the same house vrltti tUt
man who gets mad quick.