, 1879-01-26
SOCIETY TOPICS,

New fans arc of plain satin with tiny en-
hroidcrel rosenuds scattered nere and there
over them. 4 lovely fan is Of amber she'll with
feathers of the same amber shade.
Gossip has it that the Princess OF Wales won
the tcart Of the future King of England by
reading Shakespeare to him, and when he conl-
plimentarily said that he should like to engage
her is his reader, replying that her terms we're
twenty-five shillings-''a sovereign and 4
Crowd"
4 leader OF fashion in San Francisco has had
her chars aud sofas, and the cushions of her
carriages stuffed with aromatic herbs, in imita-
ttou Of 4 practice prevalent among Oriental
nations. Shelves ia an atmosphere OF constant
perfume.
Chicago has gone wild over her Maicstv's
opera during the last two weeks, and now is
tic time to ponder over the cncomil1ms given
by the best Of these musical artists to ono OF
Cbicago's piano manufacturers. alr. Gerold,
OF Wabash avenue. received visit from Nine.
Gerstcr, Minnie uau2, aud Arditi On their
departure they expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the instruments, and left him their
written Endorsement Of tie Gcrold upright
piano, cordially recommending it to the public
Us Grst-class instrument i'll every particular,
and worthy Of the patronage Of the most
fastidious.
Anna Dickinson has written for John AlcCul-
lough play called "Aurclian," which, that fine
actor is to bring out next April with himself in
the title role Miss Dickinson is to plar with
him, taking the hrsr female part Of Queen ztao-
b'a. The scenes Of the play are laid in Rome
and Palmyra, and the work is said to be ex-
trclncly ideal, and yet full Of human interest.
Photography, or shorthand, Us taught at the
Bryaut & Stratton Business College, Il, 70, aud
81 State street, is becoming quite popular
There is q raptdly-increasing demand for Short
hand work in business affairs; in fact, the de-
IL than the
lucrative employment Is almost certain to 4
good shorthand reporter. General aud special
classes arc formed to meet the wants Of all the
patrons OF the school. Private individual iu-
struction if required.
Among the astounding facts from abroad is
one to tile effect that we are to dance steps in-
stead OF walking through a q1adrille. stCaper-
ing about, you know, and treading on each
others toes III the most awfullY norrid funny
lnanncr,'' said young gentleman on New
Years day.
T. Keller, Monroe street, opposita Palmer
House, has in stock some ladies' fine shoes. bis
own make, which he is selling low. II unable 10
It, patrons from stock, he makes to order at
short notice.
1t is pleasant to note that fashion is euticient-
" amiable to permit every sort Of latitude in
style and different HISTORIC Gays. It makes NOT
a particle of difference ii Madame Pompalou
and Marie Antolnctte elbow politely 8 Jo-
scphine or Diane de Poitiere5, or q Mrs.
HAYES in simple black silk.
Clara Louise Kellogg says: "Tfe Decker
Brothers. pianos are remarkable for their sl1-
,,erior quality Of toue aud extraordinary power.
Finer instruments In every respect, hare
ueyer beari" They can be found only at the
wareroon,s Of Story g. Camp, 1888 and 100 State
street.
An old bachelor was recently heard saying to
q Young lady: s'Therc is more iewelry worn
nowadays than when was Young; but there's
ono piece always admired, which don't often
see now" 'What is that" asked Miss. Z" 4
tnimble," was the reply.
It is a Significant fact that rarely was an ee-
garr opera toilet described but mention was
made Of Mrs. Thompson's patent Saratoga
Wave.
The bridal handkerchief aud fan are selected
to correspond with the lace which IS used Tor
trimming the wedding-go"n; or II the robe is
not trimmed NTH lace, they are chosen to cor