The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1875-04-02
Ono Of Our Dashing Wldows Abroad,
dresden Cor. (March l6) Chicago Times]

Vn0 o. our D0o010& "A0OW0 Abroad
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Saxony having king and queen has Of
course court, with all the machinery of
this expensive luxury. The queen as the
first lady Of the realm of course is mis-.
trcss Of the fashions, if not the leader.
Being lady Of very simple taste, she
rarely attempts to more than follow at
distance the more liberal views Of the
aristocratic sisterhood. Though q very
small potato as to rank and circumstance,
the Saxon court is as frigidly decorous as
it is dull. The queen keeps sharp eye
on the costumes of those who are invited
to the court balls, and when there is any.
thing that goes against her proper no.
tons she makes known her wishes
to the grand chamberlain, Gen.
Fabric, and that gentleman warns
the offending dame. Now it is net
secret that our countrywomen are not
only fond of dress, but fond also of the
newest fashions in dress. 1t has, there.
fore happened that several dresses pro.
cured from Worth, in Paris, by some Of
the more pretentious demoiselles, have
encountered the severe disapprobation Of
her majesty, Queen Garcia. Tho grand
chamberlain interviewed dozen or more,
and you will now see the young genera.
ton Of American bellies 1T court in an
austerity Of apparel that might be taken
for Widows weeds. Speaking of widows
weeds,
"A GAY WIDOW FROM MINNESOTA,
Mrs. T, who has been creating quite
= sensation here by her beauty, youth,
and money, of which she is said to have
$4,O0O,0 900, met with the severest
rebuff from the royal censor. Mrs. T..
appeared at court ball two weeks ago in
the prevailing French fashion, in a gown
worth princes ransom, and distracting-
~ decollcte. Queen Garcia saw the fair
vision floating in the dance in the arms Of
| Saxon officer. She called the grand
chamberlain and directed him to omit
Mrs. rs name in the future invitations to
court festivities Mrs. T. returned from
the ball radiant. She was conscious of
having been the most stunning figure in
the room. Her dress was regal, her Jew.
els fortune, her neck and arms ''aiabas.
ter and oil that sort Of mating thing.
She gave up her mind to surprise for
tue ucAS Oasls ~ Within 6ue proposed
eclipsing even this master stroke. Her
charms all ready, the invitations were is
sued, the day Of the ball arrived and her
"billete' had not come. Some mistake
she thought. She sent her livericd servant
with charming and facetious note of in.
quiry to the grand chamberlain, the arbi-
ter Of social destiny 50 far as the court
goes. She recei, ed polite note to the
effect that "Her majesty declined meeting
Mrs. T." The unfortunate lady has
been in despair since. Her millions are
worthless if she can't 60 to court to show
herself. I understand she mems to make
tour government" punish the slight put
upon an American citizen. She lays
claim to controlling Wisconsin Senator
and two OF. three Congressman from Min.
nesota. I fancy, however, that she
spoke Of the Senator before hearing of the
defeat Of Matt. Don't fancy from this
virolent prudery Of her majesty that tho
morals Of the saxon court are uncomfort
! ably austers. That excellent person;