The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-07-25

foot. A second skirt is then draped
very high on one side, with shirring
continued up to the waist line. AL.
though the basque bodice and peaked
waist, with panniers thrown very
much back at the sides, are both very
much in vogue this summer, not
few dresses are made with the gathered
bodice and round waist. This is es-
pecialIy the case for dresses of thin
summer fabrics. such as vailing,
grenadine, muslin. delaine, ETC., and
it is a very becoming mode for young
ladies of slight figure.
They Wanted Their Psntaloons'
Baltimore American
A ludicrOus incident occurred last
Sunday at the rooms Of semi-politi.
cal club ia the Third ward. The
affair, although not serious in its de-
movement. probably caused considera
BILE doubt and speculation in the
minds of at least two la,lies who were
closely related to the principal suffer
ers by the joke. Two gentlemen,
prominent in business aud meubers
Of the club, happened to meet last
Sunday after noon at the club. 1t
CHANGED that both had just donned
new suits of light spring fabrics. In
cidentally the conversation drifted to
comments upon the new costumes of
the two gentlemen above mentioned.
Among other points debated was that
regarding:the weight of the pantaloonS,
and quite heated argument ensued.
The question of who will be next pres
ident of the ward, and such interest
ing and much talked of topics were
lost sight of, and numerous wagers
we're made ON either side. To finally
settle the matter and quell the fast
rising tempers of the two owners, a
mediator appeared in the person of a
mutual friend. who volunteered to
settle the vexed question by taking
both pairs of unnentionables and hav-
ing them weighed at a friends. a
short distance away. The offer was
quickly accepted. and in less than no
time the rivals Invested themselves of
the articles in dispute, and the friend.
carefully wrapping up his charges, be-
took himself ostensibly to redeem his
promise. While absent the two
friends sat bandying Jokes upon their
noval appearance add enjoying the
situation with considerable gusto.
The time wore on. an hour passed and
still the two friends awaited the COM
ing of one whom they wished had al
ready arrived. Eventually the
anxious and expectant pair became
concerned regarding the precise mo.
ment when the delayed friend would
arrive. 1t may be mentioned that one
of the gentleman carries on an exten
sive printing establishment. while the
other is an iron founder. In the
course of couple of hours the affair
became desperate, as both had en-
gagements which necessitated atten
ton. Patience was exhausted at last
. and the fact dawned upon both col
ossal minds that the friend-forsoOth
false friend-had played them 8
scurvv trick and did not mean to re
tarn. The printer, who is f rather del
icate physique. was driven to despera
ton ard, after vaiRly begging the
loan of extra pair of casing, manag
ed to secure a pair which, in their
incipiency. has been built for two
hundred-pounder. 1t was an eas,
matter to crawl into them: and th,
gentleman quickly left for home
The o'her unfortunate, after vainl,
waiting some time longer, also cas-
about for'the loan Of a subs itute fol
his lost articles Of wear. He eventu
ally succeed in procuring what he de
sire but alas the pair was much
smaller than was desirable and needle,
considerable effort to place them il
position. After he had succeeded b.
quickly sneaked home, not, however
without meeting with plenty OF jeer
ing from small boys aud the smiles o
fun.loving passers-by. What tool
place upon the arrival Of the tw'
heroes ut home is not known, but u
doubt the reception by their bette
halves was cold and supercilious
The false friend who had departed t
have the articles weighed instead O
doing 80, walked home with the pre-
cious bundle, and, together with hi
family, spent the evening out wit
friends. The laugh has been grea
upon the two victims. and each feel
uncomfortable when the boys look in