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Ixje tiixftxia IpaxI gaglje: J&tttitaij g0mit gatgitst 19, 1900,

A.iA..V.A..A A..ft..Ai,A ,A .A. $ $ 0sA V "fr ft 6 $ $ $ ute to the work of these women in Chi- , t $i$$0OO a, iif.iiy''yt'y'yt-yyr',yi- w 'y','iyl',yyr"y'''T v v v 'r na. The secluded lives of the Chines fc $$$ '?'' women make it impossible for them to tt receive direct medical attention from THE HER 1 Women Missionaries In CMna. the male physicians, and the woman I j missionary once Is es- -I doctor, her skill i It tabllshed In a locality, is regarded as I ACCOMPLISHMENTS J something supernatural. When she PORT XOVING AXD HOW'SHE BESSES it Good Work Done by These Self j visits the women In their homes. It Is i? j her business to minister to mind and ? FOR Sacrificing Wo?ne7i : Some Ac-- til soul as well as body. She Is always GIRL. THEM. ti accompanied by a duenna in the shape' tt of an elderly Chinese servant who. it count Their Missions the herself a Christian, can be great as- it of hi ? of :A..AAA.lAl.ttlO'lft4fr0 A tt sistance to the mission workers. That - - "' $ $ - f Celestial Rmpire tt the missionary In any field has her 'l" j hands full one may imagine when it Is d O fr tt, girl of tho day Is an all round fare used for trimming the dark felt i ylt't't't't't'41' 0'ft'QlOlft0. &. i j understood that she is expected to ac THE spo rtswoman. She can hat, which is a fitting example of the f'iiyT''T 'T'T'T'T quire a, conversational mastery or the bird or bear with unerring pretentious variety noted at fall milli- language. aim. She well knovs how to sit square nery displays for outdoor wear. missionary is a being greatly ministered to they are told of the Chris- At Peking, the place in which at the in saddle, lift horse scientifical- No recent radical change in dress has THE be pitied. He has no favor with tian's Bread of Life. In a country such present time the most interest Is felt. her Iht or as China, a ly and take a hurdle neatly. She boats, created quite so mucM comment as that N heathen abroad the heathen where children are important the Presbyterian church maintains climbs mountains, guides a "mobe," which marlcs the decline of the severe at home. "When trouble begins with an In the family life, kindergartens and girls' boarding school, under the direc- a bit, golfs a great deal, and is and p'rim riding habit. The close fit- unchristianized nation, it is a rule for schools of the best sort are opened, tion of Miss Grace Newton of South Or- wheeis poor bdys board- now adding to her accomplishments by ting black cloth habit, consisting of the unchristianized at home to lay the and the are permitted to send ange, N. J. It also has a fence. Jn consequence of plain basque bodice, relieved by a tiny trouble at the door of the missionaries their children free. ing school and the Au Ting hospital learning to conducting all this we have a race of big, sturdy white linen band visible at the neck and raise a protesting wail against the "With a poverty stricken population, and dispensary, besides women, well developed and muscular. and sleeves, with a still plainer skirt class as devoid of tact, useless cumber-er- s oppressed with disease as a result of I Itinerant mission stations. All the male and, the A debutante would beitter have forgot- topped off by a somber black derby, even of barbarian earth and unsanitary lives, such as is the case in missionaries are married, with ten to to dance tlian to have neg- has "seen its finish." In its stead we of the public pence better de- China and India, hospitals and free exception of the wives of two of those learn cor- coun- lected her golf or the technicalities of have a happy combination of th'e pic- voted to the enlightenment of dark dispensaries are opened, where medical missionaries now visiting In this turesque and practical which is an echo ners of the home land. "skill, superior to that known in the try, all are in China. gunning. Schools, The sportswoman, like all of her sex, of the ruling spirit in the world of Fabulous tales are told of the lives of orient. Is to be had for the asking. hospitals and dispensaries is a creature of whims and caprices. dress. ease led by the missionaries, their lack Nearly all of these missionary hospitals dot the Chinese empire as the result of summer she is content to run The latest riding habits are blue of education and bigotry; yet, odd to are in charge of women physicians; the the charitable missionary spirit of In early English, her auto, swim a little, golf with vigor broadcloth, serge or satin finished la- say, when the occidental barbarian, a kindergartens are under their care, and 'Americans and the two great con- missionary and maybe take a spurt at tennis, but dles' cloth, as you please. But blue stranger in a strange land, looks about the majority of the schools are nations of the earth. One rith th waning season she bethinks they must be, with a touch of color in for society and sympathy, it is to the ducted by them, either alone or in con- of the most interesting of the women of more active work and longs vest form on the coat and many rows humble home of the missionary that he nection with their husbands. J missionaries in Peking is Miss Bessie herself I McCoy, daughter for a hunting trip. Hence we find of stitching on the skirt. makes his way. That the missionaries live Hve3 of the of a missionary. expeditions making ready for And this is not all. The soft felt Of the missionaries fully, one-ha- lf luxury is absurd. Their quarters In born in Peking Nov. 2, 1SI3. She stud-- I shooting ied in country the Maine woods or Adirondack re- sombrero has put to rout any other are women. They are scattered all over China, in any of the great cities of the this at Parson's college gions, with women as their leading style of headgear. There has never the world, from darkest Africa to the empire, are, as a rule, in one storied and at Lake Forest. She was gradoat-- j any aboli- Patagonia ed from the Chicago Training school spirits. seemed real necessity for the most extreme points of and dwellings, occupied not by one, but by ' type of femininity Is, how- tion of furbelows where a habit was cheerless bolitudes of Finland and all, the missionaries of denomina- and returned to China In 1S95. She la a V This new the that ' young to traditions of the sex, concerned, and I think the innovation Labrador. The advance of years has tion in the district. The little church woman of groat Intelleot and ever, true the ' K.nitt. and does not overlook the all important will be liked by many, for, after all, seen a wonderful advancement in the or school or hospital, at the most capa- of clothes. The problem 'of men do dote upon the filmy, frou frou methods of converting the heathen. ble of accommodating about 30 persons, The Congregationalism, under 'the question name of board, how to appear picturesque and yet be things women wear. A man may like With the harmlessness of the dove, the is all included behind that one defense, the American bar at practical is more easily solved than to chum a whole season with a shirt missionary has tried to combine the so that in case the heathen should rage Peking a fine school for girls. It was formerly, thanks to the tailor's quick waist girl who affects mannish dress guile of the serpent. The old fashioned unduly, the missionary may have some founded by Mrs. Bridgeman. a mission ary, u Intuition and the outdoor girl's sugges- traits, but invariably falls head over missionary, like Paul on Mars hill, was more substantial bulwark than faith and bears her name. The heels in love at the end of that time to make his or her entry between himself or herself and the mis- hospital and schools, however, tions. accustomed represent Each costume, whether It is for golf- with the "piazza girl" who is swathed to a town with a Bible in one hand, siles of the mobs. the most important work of hunting, shooting or auto driving, in dainty muslin and laces. seeking a suitable eminence to ascend The majority of the women were ac- the Congregationallsts In China. St. ing, Mary's Is and carefully modeled in All the characteristics I've mentioned and address the gaping ,throng. He customed to pleasant homes and re- school. St. Luke's hospital ami distinct Shang- Every detail. The sportswoman studies of the new riding habit will be observed would then deliver a theological dis- fined surroundings. They are well edu- the Church Training school at her dress from the tip of her dainty by reference to the illustration. It is of course, suited or ill suited to the con- cated. Some of them have been teach- hai are three of the model Institutions or heeled outing blue broadcloth, with skirt a trifle more gregation, according to the tact and in- ers in colleges and schools before they In the Chinese mission work. Thay are riding boots rubber supported by shoes to her soft felt slouch or bird be- amply cut than formerly, and is heav- telligence of the missionary. That thi3 went east, and are giving their labor the Protestant Rplseojnl decked hunting hat. ily stitched with black. The coat has a method has its advantages there Is am- without recompense. Some of them are missions. ETUBL KNOX. Shooting is the momentary fad, and, shawl collar and tails that round off ple historical evidence. St. Paul, St. even self supporting, as reference to of course, correct togs for the girl in into a postilion back. The waistcoat is Patrick, St. Augustine and other an- the books of the great missionary so- rmxcEss victoiua or walbs. paramount considera- of light blue pique. of modern missions, as Others work the case are of cient inspirers cieties show. with their The second daughter of The up to date hunting costume A stitched cloth hat is provided for well as the great Baptist clergyman husbands, receiving no individual sal- the Prtaca tion. and gos- consists of a blouse and skirt. It is of wear with the costume, adding greatly and missionary, the Rev. Adoniram ary. The majority of them are scantily Princess of Wales, in spite of either lightweight corduroy or heavy to the picturesque and unusual ensem- Jndson, were successful exponents of paid and are compelled to pay their sips' tongues, which have betrothed hor Etorm serge. Brown, in every conceiv- ble. For the girl to start on an outdoor this school. own living expenses out of their slender now to Prince George of Crete, now to able shade from its most dismal nut trip, taking in every sport that comes The new missionary spirit Is one that salaries. In a few years they are bro- another cousin or a inlUloimtr common- accepted way, utility hue to taffy colored khaki, is her the general frock here strives to build spiritual development ken down in health and. If they do not er, remains, like her cousin and same-sak- e, color. Skirts reach pictured is an ideal one. The material bodily as the fashionable on that of and intellectual die in their distant mission fields, drag rrincess Victoria of Sleswlek-Ilolstei- n, are made in is waterproof serge in principle to the ankles, and blouses this instance growth. It is on the that out years of invalidism at home, with unarilanceU. On roomy, with close fitting sleeves; but clay brown. The skirt is quite short, as or man the who, It the soul of a sick starving the no strength for self supporting work. is queen rare must be taken not to have the is the natty box coat, with its group of most potent religious argument is a The women physicians who give up rather fortunate for the that negligee these two granddaughters latter uncomfortably tight. patch pockets. A flannel shirt, bottle of efficient medicine or a loaf of their lives or ka part of them to are unmar One of the latest hunting frocks, with turn down collar, is the very acme bread. The best way to prove to the mission work are legion. From ev- ried, for when 1 made of tan whipcord serge, is strapped of comfort, and suggests the practical, heathen that you can help him spir- ery graduating .class in the wom- away one or the other of them invaria- ,n a darker shade of suede. The blouse is while the jaunty tricolored hat savors itually is to aid him physically and In- en's colleges there can be selected bly takes her place as companion to tut round and low about the neck, and strongly of that other dress requisite tellectually. As a result, whenever a number who intend to accept service her majesty. Only lately they have vith it is worn a white linen dickey. the picturesque. there is a great famine, as In India, under the missionary societies. In a both been staying with their auguat Suede overgaiters and cartridge belt Fencing as a feminine pastime Is a the churches do their best to feed the recent speech at a commencement ex- grandmother at Balmoral. romplete a two tone color scheme. winter fad. though an occasional wom hungry, and after the inner man is ercise the Chinese minister paid a trib Before tho marriages of Princeaa Lou- Wings and birds in the lighter shade an indulges in it all the year round. ise and Princess Maud of Wales they and their Victoria were insepara- ble. Tho throe girls weru a devotod trio. Tney dressed alike, shared tho same amusements and friend aiHf road the same books. They were nil roared vory simply, and the way in whleh the Princess of Wales dresed her children was remarkable for quiet taate. Prin- cess Victoria is the tallest of tho rio- ters, and in the old days used to be the ' great chum of her brother. Prino George. Many are the protogranha that they have had taken together ami tho practical Jokes that they shared. ' As a child Princess Victoria wa qulta TYPICAL ATHLETIC MAIDS OF 1900. a tomboy, and thoe in the neighbor- hood of uimkI often to sec her climbing the tree In tho One of the chief disadvantages of the of hanging" wistaria. Mrs. Clarence garden in imitation of her broUtor. Sim sport is found in the length of time It Mackay chose an immense metallic was aa nimble as a fawn and. took a takes to master the use of the blade. butturfly with wide outspread wings. special interest In gymnastics. Today An eminent piofessor has said that it By the bye, one of the most! interest- one of her favorite nccomnlishmonts Is takes ten years to become a proficient ing pictures in the Paris exhibition is fencing. She handles the foils cleverly. fencer. Proficiency, however, is not Benjamin Constant's full length por- and her Instructor speaks of her aa ono the aim of the women who indulge. It trait of Calve clothed in a regal crim- of his best pupils. Another tank In is to grow thin that they use the foils. son garment, with incrusted gold which she takes a' pride la in executing This can be accomplished whether they sleeves and a short velvet cape hang- cml)ossMl leather work; and ano eui be expert or not, as each motion brings ing from one shoulder. We Americans sh6v- - some excellent aamplea of wr Kl into play the muscles around the ab- love her so dearly we never lose an carving and bra repouaee work. Th domen, where the flesh does persistent- opportunity of worshiping at her handicrafts were brought before her ly accumulate. The correct fencing shrine, and I can well imagine her por- notice at the Sandriiigham TocJttti ai garb consists of bloomers, a short skii t trait is being much gazed upon and ad- school, which she often visits. On -- and sweater, though some women pre- mired by all as it was by the friend era! occasIonq.when she happened to go fer a loose flannel blouse. It is a grace- who described it to me. to the schools durlnjf a cookery I son. ful accomplishment and the most ex- she would roll up her sleeves, pit n m hilarating of all indoor sports. y&aM apron and turn confectioner Prim The wearing of the big black hat, fctfju,' Victoria and her atstrs can mnif ' which threatened to become epidemic most delicious bread and cake ar, 1 t all summer, has broken out in full one time they used to be rejrui..-- i in- blast. It now adds two new coquettish structed In cooking In tho pretty littio features In its waving plumes nar- Sandrtaghaxn and THE SERVAT DIFFICULTY. Swise cottage at row velvet strings. Along with this The buoyant, light Heart l aM'I'n latest edition Every man thinks he can solve the comes the sash or scarf, are the rules that distinguished her as a hn! l.oe without which no dress can be consid- servant problem. Here Iter now, down by man for the guidance somewhat deserted anJ ered chic. It does not necessarily fol- laid a Maud's innrrhtfro -- low of mistresses in their relations with Princess altr that the sash is tied at the back ria BQQmB to have grown mor i t nor that the scarf is broad. These ad- their servants vory m h w your household on business prin- She missed her i. juncts hang from the bodice over Run horn t r the ciples; servants should have regular thoy married and had 't shoulder and down the front' or side as found a great deal f -- of service daily. own, but has often as at the back. They are narrow hours solatkm In the sweet, fair halrM 11" or wide, as you choose, but hanging Complete freedom after work is done. too pretentious with only girls of the Duebww of Pit Tho ar ends of some sort are imperatively de- Do not be Victoria o one maid of all work. hloMzed by thotr Aunt manded. It is hard to reconcile this to 'Hi One afternoon and evening out each loves nothing better than craze for sashes and the known entree When In town, she Is fr-r- r w of full week. thorn. 1 skirts to the "slender style," to be met walking ! th d!r u u t which, Clean, wholesome bedroom; substan - it is said, is to be more em- Portroan square aa ateppfnr n t- i food. - ' -- phatically wraithlike than ever before. tial toy shop, slw i . Undoubtedly Social privileges within reasonable at a wheww nTs- madame will be able to mystetfcnw looking I " explain discretion. If you have a young, good on with how these conflicting fashions , VirtorJa pay vi ' may looking, capable sen-ant- she probably Prinoeas ln be merged into the desirable, and the Duchass of Fife at Br1hi"n M then I shall tell all about it. wants a husband some day. Do not rymnx to get courted. the sisters do a good deal of ' " Two facts that should mo3t promi- drive her into the street mimyn Avoid Interference with her religious gather. Then. aata, h tftn t nently impress the onlooker are that a MtUe ootta at Croasor. flh Is fun I sequined dresses have completely van- and private life. PrUe n Do not permit familiarity from the of change. &d the a4 Jria ished for out of door wear and tulle as of Wales) allow her to do exactly as , a millinery trimming Is in decad- baker's, grocer's and butcher's boys. its to your Hfees. ence. Lace insertions are usurpers Insist on respectful treatment qwlte ap- the the example. AltiMMtgh Prtoeoast Victoria of the paillette's office, and taffeta is servants and set them dh&atty psmHion Avoid personal supervision while off preciates the of her found much newer and more charming sod all tho mtk oeitrUfl do . than gauze. A massing together of j duty. of qoooa, Do slipshod, work ra6daxfctr tbs y? sb several cool colors is the moment's not let careless so gtad Ummm to cms t unnoticed. good is always rtry at asld n vogue upon morning hats, and any A mistress cersssonltil and "do as other people lo ' combination seems an excellent choice, critical, firm and exacting, but she al- Mstsjd. ways conscientious effort. Like her sister. Prteees hi U though for beauty commend me to a appreciates occcstoaairy "UrW of befetf: royai." metallic looking steel blup. tvith n?nrA and rose pink, which forms a delightful TIIE rSEFtrLXESS OF SCEXT. study in pallor. A gossip asserts that the scent bottle A FAftlSIA.? KHCI.C1XS. - is not the mere luxury it used to be One of oddaei asost ...... jv 0uiu Junius line uiuac kWUUil tho aad tat?, i Calve wore as Carmen, and the bunch considered, but a nerve tonic of much las prsosjailtSss of Parti is fb JUr - -- of scarlet flowers hanging down from value In hygiene. The tired woman has s Xyitoeptnt. who was oMnuwl f ,m her black hair, I learn, have quite set long known how infinitely refreshing it 2fo btHM&a r sosoe jrr o by i a fashion in coiffures. Many eccentric is to moisten her handkerchief with appofeiusMRBt aad dovotos hr Mm i headdresses were seen at the scent and inhale Its odorous sweetness money to tho rottof of stray ! mt ? opera, which is the "glass of fashion." or to empty some of the contents of a eata. She eMOtey a eorp of 'yt.'n so to speak. Masses of flowers and flask of eau de cologne Into a basin of u aeovr tho city ta reh of distr furbelows crowned the heads of many water and bathe face and eyes with dwah ttntvm aad totex thorn to ti; , of the young married women and girls, the liquid. This is being recognized to fear hespttalttr. Xor w tho 4a4 though a few people still like to show such an extent In Europe that in the Whvn a dead doc or Ja the world they possess tiaras. But ' rest rooms provided for their shopgirls fotsad. It Is taken to a sJtt bury r they are the exception now rather than ' by many continental business men bot-- ,' pteoi ax 2ilty zjti a t the rule, none being worn by really ties of scent are to be found as well as httrtet. la th gxttveyanl U d; smart people. I hear Mrs. Paget one i comfortable chairs and lounges con- now afcot iJH9 Utile monad wrg night wore a very .large upstanding red veniences which the girls appreciate the Tmttajt psaoo of a ssaary do tiger Illy, and at another time a wreath very highly. CS.U- - Tint oost4rr thasjwds la tu,wmn.

J yowngast Uzm&r J htt-to- m ' WOMEN OF THE WORLD. walking costumes, tea gowns and so vlted soon again. It Is the queen's cus-jMJ- ss Mulligan's Men- - The Gaard of the of the of nee 9tred a. gosKJoo la Ofrrttn j years sre on." The list of those who have taken on these occasions to send the per--1 Honor bulWlsg was erected, and It was droa. Is r . aad Jtrtn Victoria of Wales, 32 . . . I .. , js... tw t TnJkn "VIM.- -- 'es who Is gaining fame as a musical composer. up the peeresses on evening, mere sse ...i n. .w.nufi1 , . -- The burial of Qjadrtone n A - c" que fad includes several lormers cacn tne same ooi' 5 .il Mr. is of the few royal old She was original MIms MttOtsam j Oraee C-- Stretffcaa Is the aoo-e- la-- t -. the composer of the xiii some real society beauties. Mme. Calve, according to the story, had and industrial training. Mss first iadsMfeor roetliv thw tM m x.ster- She eppor- - f Ceo- J ejected , has had flag chorus. which is made up of thou- Scene painting has become something such a cold that she was Invited to re-- was the founder of the Twentieth - vesas aefcu xprtoitMS9at nnttoasl &tieUet ho r-r- i -, j. ot mar Droaklyn but her detotion sands of children. of a high art m London. In a recent main.. She Is said to have wagered j tury dub of Bofialo sad wss rarte jof the dsparmottt of edeaa-- its rwnst' ttases to ooljr rwo otters , .i - v to SOCletY - rents nincy follow London Vronin hnvo hmVen dramatic production three scenes paint- agalnst &. Alfred Rothschild t elected its president. jt- me x Lady IHutsrirs sj tot JM r 1 r h&v,. k L.i fhigie with Mrs. Jtery Chataaa at an out In a new direction. A number of ; ed by two London women of fine artis- that she cooW do It. - j Mr K. L. Grenewa. president of Terrm of Wash-- Lady Aeet& Suutfwy m !; V, r "lost princesses Lae long them are to appear as supernumeraries tic talents were given lengthy notices Miss Charlotte Mulligan of Buffalo. the National Science cteb of Waaidoj- - tastoa is aswssg th neat eattgMaaed I tfcofte wosMra. Ufcc Kn. Oiadstt - . fc - eolorwS of at the Empire Music hail, according to by the art critics. who reentry dld. was the patron saint ton. Is consrdi oe t the j wjass th Usttad Stsio. !ldeU Wlpmrnttm at ttmUr htatr.--i - 1- P- I - '"ne Gro. author of jtbe an- the London Daily MalL "They will not If Calve did win a wager of &K4 by of the hooelas She Is said to have :eoro4ocists la the country a eradSMrt of Oherttn sad I a ASig. SrnrJ John trftr- "A - Ciilfrnia' sung each day go on In the regulatioe. tights bal-!- :t helped 10MGO Mjmc of these observer of the untied u sehorts of Wsjsb-- J hSSf JBC r. Sjif-- r aad sleeping at Windsor castle the night men. and tsstaer sMiirM, - P0c ' of California by the r- - dress." ?ays that jovSrfal; "4hgy Swill ;; guars oToh?errattKT a iotKW-ra- . rr umra. ,o- wofcaai JarxuUfeit I v r iormed thenslresiIstQ a air nBaw,w8S tnfSmetr f tt i j;o rnc of the sia r. is just wear their fashionable 'dresses, tarHmentj ibe wm probablynotbe:l3a r and were proud toi ,biiiccowTQ' as'i ar33pva;0iKaSgg.a '?TOyjytv;n 'syrSfcjl zsitw aag f3 "5SMsa