The New York herald., 1878-12-05


married TO corporal of dragoons if the present
marriage Is, Of course. void Whichever way
bili;y come out the winner. Virtue always
does get its reward, the copy books say, and
means handsome She has fine black eyes. and light
hair supposed to be dyed; she is of medium height.
slender but we'll developed with good teeth and
dressed usually in good style.
A MARRIAGE DOCUMENT
or course it would not do to advise all virtuous
wealth in marriage I came across curious
document the other day which shows US how
to secure rich mates for life An old Hamburg
captain having answered marriage advertisement,
in paper sold at nights i'll the street here, was hon
ored by the propretors OF the said paper with long
business letter, intimang that in order to come TO
the brde-seeker must sign the documents usual
IN such cases. The captain first shown number Of
photographs of marriageable beauties then paid the
fee of five shillings. and took the 'deed" home tor
consideration. 1t IS worded as foliows;-
n i sos % 20 or P
Tor of the ninloai Ners in the event Of marriage
taking place between such lady and myself ! hereby
Ito sum 81 e2o within mon,h after ,ay said
se fs An' e lie = s @ h t. heir. sas as saa assigns s
ye per Gent Within ene anh AFR ' snn ah
ing The snm Of e4oo such lady may possess Or
property thereof be Of character
or an se IN ,ms inas ~ anr aa nss q % hs
government reversionary annuity tables And further
sna %sss & sS hs saa a"n the 81 ike
a i asr sas @
tied to or receive by gift, viii, reverson annuity,
the s9 y per .@n Be grS ia
under penalty q go, 70 give the said proprietor
marriage has taken place and that such prop
sss to pay the said i've per cent within
it falls due A. witness my hand, this - day Of - one
do not know whether the editor of the Matrimonial
Ners successful i'll bringing about many marriages
on these terms. The Captain did not sign the agree
ment 80 cannot tell any history OF adventures.
NUDE IN ART
Shall the nude in art be admitted? This is about
the only question discussed at the recent Social
Science Congress that seems to have been considered
worthy OF editorial continent i'll London. Mr.. Rtth-
bone argued the alleged offence against decency and
morality caused by the exhibition of undraped
statues and paintings was non-existent and
that it was desirable that women espe-
ciallv should become acquainted with the true
proportions of the human figure in order that they
might avoid the absurdities of tight lacing, high
heels crinolines and other similar outgrowths Of
fashion 1t appears that when Alma Tademas nude
statue was exhibited in Manchester some time
ago the papers were flooded with letters from
mothers, granlllnothars and fathers OF
Families protesting that they could not take
their daughters to an exhibition where such statue
was permitted to be on view Therefore re- Mr.. Katli-
elderly ladies say about it That is the question.
remember picture which struck me as being very
ludicrous. An old German peasant couple wander
into art gallery, and go along pleasantly until the
old gentleman comes to beautiful nude Venus, and,
of course hats The old lady twiches at her old
man coat tails in vain He gazes and meditaes half
loudly, wrapt in astonishment at the beauty dis
played before his eyes. What. he says mo wrinks.
no warts? Well, well; my old woman has lots!"
The old peasant went away sadder and wiser man,
and the nude in doubtless destroyed the old fel
lows peace of mind for many days
DIVORCE AND OTHER SCANDALS
Excuse me if l still speak Of unpleasant subjects.
The papers full Of reports Of divorce cases aud
other unpleasant suits The Lady Gooch trial goes on
slowly and piquant Developments are expected. 1t
appears that Lady Gooch originally attendant
in confectioners shop and is by birth the daughter
OF poor but respectable baker A most objection
able the petition OF Major General Macdon-
aid. c. b., for divorce from his wife. whom he
charged with adultery with q certain Major Mares and
divers other persons The evidence. though not con-
elusive went to show decided inclination to loose
Major when her husband out, and in
the habit of having her letters addressed to
the care of West End Libraries The saddest part Of
the story the fact that the mother appears to have
been betrayed by her own daughter in
q mt of resentment at her own love
affairs being interfered with. The details
will spare you. The jury found the lady guilty.
and decree for the divorce granted. Pink
Dominos is at last be withdrawn from the bills of
the Criterion. Quite time, too, after run OF
twenty months Even the man of the world can ask
if any young man about town would have the hardi-
hood to take his sisters to the thing The Lord
Chamberlain is correct in thinking that London gets
enough Of scandal and divorce mysteries from the
police courts without needing the drama to assist IN
their revelation
Before closing must not omit to mention
terrific "spill" which Lady Florence Dixie met with
while out with the Cotesnore hounds. At the 'Man-
ton Brook" which is evidently familiar but for
mdable obstacle there many upsets, or tho
account says much grief" Captain Middletons
horse lit is not stated what became Of the RIDER
was drowning in the brook and Lady Flor
ence in jumping from her horse to 60 to
the assistance of the struggling animal caught
her habit her pommel and hung. The
horse. becoming terrified. reared up and fell
backward her. severely crushing her and
causing slight concussion of the brain, which
tor some time rendered her insensible As
sistance quickly the spot, and she
was removed to the house OF Mr.. Custance. the
Melton. The of the brave laily's death might
have been expected 10 follow but, on the contrary
1--WE hear that her adyship is much better is the an
nouncement. The experience of the hunting field Is
male and female be knocked about without being
killed hunting man has more lives than cat.
MATTEHs DRAMATIC.
The early meeting of Parliament viii tend to set
the dramatic bali well rolling, and brilliant
IL looked for. Meanwhile the Scotch monopoliz-
ing Of the lights Of the profession Irving and Toole
who have been giving readings in Edinburgh and Gas
gov for the benefit OF the poorer shareholders OF the
city Of Glasgow Bank Irving, who il playing in Gas-
gov, travelled to Edinburgh and returned in time
to appear in the evening at Glasgow and
Toole. who is filing an engagement in Edinburgh,
did the thing, crossing his fellow artist, and
reading in Glasgow. The two netted fI20, and were
cordially thanked by the Lord Provost OF Glasgow.
Magistrate" burlesque lectures and imita-
tons or well known actors, not excluding his
friend Mr.. Henry Irving. whom he considers ninlit
able. and the Sergeant Buzfuz speech from 'Pckwick
Arnold. the second Of the first act Of Hamlet
David Copperteld and the Waiter. and concluded
with a recitation OF the Dream of Eugene Arafn."
The reading desk used these occasions belonged to
tie late Charles Dickens, aud was presented to Mr..
Irving AZ mark of the late lamented authors apprc-
ciation OF Mr.. IryinQs character and genius.