Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-06-24
The Beard Question.

We are not aware that any special data exists
whereby an opinion could be obtained as 70 the
habit in regard % board INDUCED in by our uni
versal father, Adam; but We may presume that,
being in all respects man OF pronounced habits
and features, Adam not being troubled with any
OF the fashionable frpperies and la modes of hts
Yosterity, wore his beard waving in the breeze OF
Eden, a spectacle for angels to marvel at. But,
aTchs. and those who succeeded them for many
generations. wore their boards amply. The
Greeks we're beard-weaTing people, as v ere most
OF the nations called ''ba TbaTans' in those days.
Fashionable Romans often dispensed with their
boards and gave great attention 70 their curled
and scented hair; but when the barbarians en-
tered Rome they found the grave senator's fur
Eished forth with reverend boards which they
might pluck in cOntumely. AL Europe, savage
and civilized, until within comparatively recent
period Ia modern times, wore their boards,
which, with their long, flowing locks, was indiea-
tive OF their freedom IL has only been within the
t'Iiblned % decree the mode of wearing the
teaTd- First the whis<ers were banished, leav
ing the mOustache and imperial; the face was
shaver clean-a fashion which lasted for many
yeaTs--and following that, enSued the habit OF
simple tuft OF hair in the region Of the ears, "a
Nas customary IN the beginning OF the present
century. While Americans for many years
have followed their own views in regard to wear
ing the beard, custom In England has been very
arbitrary IN the matter. Twenty-Five years ago
q fuil beard in the streets OF London was q great
rarity. The elean-shaven chin and upper lip
Wa then the rule. But since that time great
change has conc 4Eer the English mind and face.
AN uAlAI ClArcrs VI u1ltlcr
the age OF forty, INV almost universally AFFECT
The beard and mustache, although the working
class still cling 20 the smooth upper lip and
WhiskeTs on the face.
0The horse disease IN New YOrkis decreas-
ing-fOr want Of horses.
Mrs Rose Mumma, Of Harrisburg, was
thrown from buggy ut Chambersburg yesesB
day and killed She leaves a child year old
"The striking miners OF Amador, Cal,
have compelled suspension Of work, and the
National Guard has been ordered out 20 quen
the disturbance and disperse the mob at all
hazards.
sz-A young man OF respectable family, Mr.
Horny ID. Stevens, residing IN New York, com
Initted suicide on Tuesday night, the supposed
reason being that he had become blind In conse-
quence Of an accident.
HVOnly four cities Ofthe world are known TO
contain more than a million OF inhabitants. They
are London, Paris, New York and Calcutta. The
population sometimes ascribed 70 Pekin u now
Regarded as q mere delusi0n-
BS-YOung men who use perfumed note paper
and elaborate gilt and red mOnograms tinted
cards. embroidered handkerchiefs and SHIRT
fronts, lace neck-ties and fancy sleeve buttons,
must not be surprised n they are considered
e1eminate and fOppish,
R-NO woman can be considered Of bon ton
yacht, with sailor collar blown up over her
chignOn. "a sailor hat blown down on her nose,
and the late contents OF her sPtgastriUm astonsh-
ing the little fishes.
ga careful Investigator has ascertained that
when newly-married couple reach a hotel, the
bridegroom enters In the re gister Mr.. So and So
And wife, but when a man for whom years have
destroyed the novelty OF the situation puts down
the names, il Is Mr.. aud Mrs. such One.