Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

Wnen woman was compelled to carry
dagger concealed in her fan to protect
herself from assault. Mrs. Ast0r has
contributed whole case OF fans, chiefly
belonging to the Louis XIV period. One
OF these deserves to be mentioned for
the attempts at decoration on the sticks
on which clouds are simulated in pearl,
the figures being In gilt ON the ground
OF web-like carving. The most beau.
t1ful fan probably in the whole collec-
ton 1s here. This is q modern work.
painted by Beaumont, In which the
composition and colOring belong to the
best French school. The fan is superbly
mounted, the sticks being adorned with
q vine, the leaves being Of green enamel,
and the flowers of diamonds. It also
bears the owners monogram in these
same precious stones. Quite a number
of Vernis Fans are exhibited. These
are go called from the painting being
covered by the species of lacquer
which the French carriage. painter,
Martin, during the time of Louis XIV,
discovered and applied in this way.
The effect Is that Of an enamel. The
color Is now charming, having taken
on q quality like that of the colors of
early Italian art. The designs acquire
dignity from this quality, which they
did not originally possess. On one fan
the tale is told of the heresy of the gold
en- calf, Moses standing in q threaten.
ing attitude by the side of the idol. |
Fans are exhibited by Mrs. August Bel
mont, which depict elaborate sketches
of hunting scenes, coaching and Span.
ish bull fights. They were all painted |
by some famous artist, and are as vslu- |
able as water colOrs in some other form.
A new rose has been discovered by a |
florist here. It has been called the Car
oline Goodrich or the running General
Jacqueminot. This novelty is q cross
between . Jacqueminot and Noisette.
and has been in cultivation about five
years. It is perfectly hardy, attaining
a growth of from twelve to fifteen feet
IN one season, and Towering freely
through the summer and autumn. It
will grow under glass and bloom as free
ly as tea variety all winter The flow
ers are Of the color as the Jacqueminot,
and possess the velvet petals so charm.
ing In that fragrant rose.
st. Patrick's Day, last Friday, passed
very quietly here. One occasionally
met during the day on going through q
thOr0ughfare, an enthusiastic
son OF Erin, with sprig of green In his
hat, and badge or flag OF his country's
favorite color nesting lovingly in his
coat, but the sight was q rare one. No
longer will the Irishmen here have the
happiness of parading through the
streets carrying aloft the banner and
flag so dear to his heart. No, that GUS
tom, like many others, has been done
away with during the last year or two.
saw one poor woman on the ferry boat
as I was crossing over to New York on
st. Patrick's Day in the morning,"-a
great. large, good-natured soul, who
wore on the top of an artificial chignon,
the biggest, hOmeliest, and brightest Of
green bonnets. Her face positively
shown with happiness, and she saun-
Eered along so proudly, totally uncon-
,cious of the ridiculous figure she cut.
The very charming effect of the above
described green head gear was greatly
heightened by pink rose, as big as
small cabbage, which dropped artisti-
,ally on the side.
The annual Pic. mic of the Pot Luck
Club takes place on Thursday evening.
charming time is anticipated. Twill
write you all about it in my next.
The weather here has been cold and
clear for the last week. 1t is quite q
novelty now for us to have a whole
week together of clear, charming wealth
Or. However, I suppose variety is the
spice of life," even in weather.
M. II. F..