St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-05

retained for so long period the ring of one
of the fairest of these bellies that his luck be-
came proverbial, and among the members of
the circle he was commonly known as ''The
Slave of the Ring" The young lady, too,
whose taper finger had anon been orna-
mented by the sparkling gem, seemed in no
wise averse TO its retention by the fascinating
Mr.. x, and it was even whispered that on
nun Der of occasions when his fortunes were
waning she had been observed to assist him
in the retrieving of his luck by making ex-
trayagant and unheard of bets, which Mr. X.
always rightly interpreted as bluffs, and
which usually resulted in the showing down
by the young lady of ace high or, at
most, pair of deuces. BY contri-
ring to bring the game to termination by
breaking herself while Mr.. KS. stack had
assumed noble proportions, she managed to
keep his star in the ascendant and his wear
ing of the ring became almost second nature;
while the young lady herself, by virtue of
having fourth choice, became as constantly
the wearer OF his own masterpiece in paste.
Thus matters continued until on certain
evening the club assembled and the prelim-
mary games having been played ring poker
came to the front as usual. All seemed
hilarious and animated with the exception
of Mr.. X, whose potted brow and pallid
countenance indicated some great internal
disturbance, either
MENTAL OR STOMACHIC.
AS the game was about to begin he half
arose, and, gasping slightly, said that he
didn't think he would play this evening, that
he didn't feel quite well. At this
a chorus of objections arose on
all sides, all uniting in begging
him not to leave, as his absence would
break up an entire set and spoil the game.
Finally a glance from the fair one, whose
bright eyes had caused him to perform such
prodigies at freeze-out, hit him full in the
face, and, signing YEARLY, he sank again into
his seat, and murmured, ''I'll play; let the
gun go off, Chances of surprise were eX-
changed at this enigmatical remark, but
nothing was said in regard to it, and after
the chips were distributed the rings were
placed upon the table by every one except
Mr.. X. A look at his little finger showed
nothing but a pronounced baroness where
the gem was wont to sparkle. 'Come, x.
we're waiting." remarked Mr.. H., who sat
at the same table, but no response came
from his lips. Finally, with a hollow groan,
he withdrew something from his vest
pocket and threw it on the table.
All bent eagerly forward to examine. A
curse was heard from between the clenched
teeth of Mr.. II. The ladies uttered a chorus
of shrieks. Mr.. X. sat upon his chair limp
and motionless, with parted lips and stony
eyes, like one in some hotrid dream. The
young lady fell to the floor in dead faint.
Let us draw the curtain over the narrowing
scene. The object upon the table was
pawn check!
The tide of dizziness which has ebbed and
flowed over society for the past forty days
seems to have been augmented during the
past week. Those who had hitherto braved
the mandates of the church and attempted to
raise feeble opposition to the enrolling
food by means of an occasional quiet eu
chre party or hop, saw their frail barriers
swept away before the sweeping current Of
Holy week. With their going down the So
cial landscape became reduced to a dead
level Of monotony.
''But the brook will gush again,
And the flowers will blush anew
And in the general spring-time awaken
ing, midst the dust of beaten carpets and
shaken mattresses, midst the rumble
of the furniture van and the crash
and rattle of Unmatched stove pipe, when
the bluebrds are singing and the head of the
doors and double sash, then-oh then, will
the social chrysalis burst his silken bonds
and wing his butterfly flight from flower to
flower, slipping only of the sweetest through
radiant atmosphere of sunlight.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
On Thursday evening the Sixth ward young
folks gave free musical at the gymnasium.
On Thursday evening the whist club was
entertained by Mrs. George Genny of Sher-
man street.
On Friday evening Miss Lottie Connolly,
West side, entertained number of friends
at candy pull.
Miss Phila Weatherby gave pleasant
birthday party on Saturday evening, March
%, at No. $40 Wabasha street.
The Evening in Chemistry of the Chautau-
qua circle, announced for Thursday evening
was postponed to some future date.
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings were
souvenir nights for gentlemen and ladies
respectively at the Exposition rink
The Summit Avenue club was defeated by
the Exposition CLUB at game of polo at Sum-
NIT avenue rink on Thursday evening.
Last evening social meeting was held at
the rooms of the Gospel Temperance union,
including music, readings and Rotations.
On Thursday evening the lucky number at
the Jackson street rink drawing was held by
Mrs. Nellie Beals, who was given a So set
Of china.
On Monday the Crusaders Total Absti-
nence society held meeting to arrange for
the celebration of their third anniversary,
April Is.
The ball given by the walters of the Astoria
at Sherman hall on Monday evening was at
tended by about fifty couples and passed off
very pleasantly.
W. L. Bryant was defeated on Wednesday
night at the Summit avenue rink in endeav-
oring to skate three miles while Frank Nc
Avoy was running two-and-one fourth miles.
On Thursday evening Miss Carrie Richter
very pleasantly entertained number of her
friends, with whom she had been confirmed
on sunday last az the German Lutheran
church.
The West Side rink gave its regular enter
tainment Wednesday evening. The princi-
pal feature was a roller-bicyc race between
Chntoman and Hirst the latter winning by
half q lap.
A musical and literary entertainment was
given at the Central Baptist church on Thurs
day evening, Prof. .Burrtt's rendition of
Tosti's Goodbye was the leading feature of
the program.
The ladies of the Grace NJ. f. church gave
a Japanese tea on Thursday and Friday even
ings at Portland block. \ souvenir consist
ing of japanese cup aud saucer was pre-
seuted to each guest.
At the Hamline oratorical contest on Fri
day evening, first place was awarded to Mr.
f. P. Robertson. who win represent Hamliue
in the state oratorical contest which occurs
April Is, In st. Paul
The Y. NJ. c. A. held a number of inter
esting meetings in its new rooms during the
week. On Sunday last the singing at the af-
tcruoon meeting was led by the choir of
Woodland Park church.
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