The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-10
SOCIAL GOSSIP.

with the addition OF fox hunt after the
breakfast, in compliment TO the bride, who
is fne eqCestrienne" Such unique atfsil
is characteristic of New York society.
Tie pronunciation of "tuberose'' has been
q subject of discussion in al English papsr.
and the decision that the word is q trisyIla
bic has been at last unanimously reached.
The flower is lily. and the name is from the
French ''tubereuse," called from the tubsr-
like bulb of the plant. Shelley pronouuces
the word In three syllables.
Not many years bave passed away since
roller skating was the fashionable amuss-
lnent OF the hour in large cities and watering
places both in England and Ireland. Kinks
sprsng up here and there with mushroom
growth, and after short lapse faded as rap.
idly aTsy. Dublin af5rds SIMPLE evidence
OF the fall Of this artificial imitation OF
skating.
It is Few caprice In letter writing to pho
togl aph the house from which the letter is
sent, and to have il printed upon the paper
instead of the address. This is especially
adopted by parties who have handsome
country seats. Ii is q fashion that can be
adopted by few, not the mass, and its very
ezciusiyeness and eccentricity wi cause it
10 be Received with favor by many.
society has been formed in New York
for the purpose of bringing together all those
interested in the history of the American
iheeter, TO issue books and pamphlets upon
subjects connected with the history of
American drama, and to collect and pre-
serve material which otherwise might not
be cared for. Ia honor of William Dunlap
enc OF the first historians Of the America
drama, the organization is called The Dun.
lap Society"
The smiling agent of the horticulturist now
trips up the garden walk, opens his book OF
wonders, and entices the amateur gardener
TO invest in the red. red roses, the green
green shrubs and luxuriant vines. Bat If
the specimens sent do not blossom according
10 anticipation it Is not always the fault of
The agent. Swindling and bogus florists have
been known to send onions instead of hya-
cinths bat buyers have been seen to plant
the twigs which tie the specimens together
sDd throw away the true roots. In all cases
il is well TO be sure that the florist is reliable
ard that your gardener understands q root
from a henstax.
"Yes, Miss Abbott is in her room. Will
you send your card up?' said the clerk Of
the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The Sunday
Critic reporter scribbled his name on a piece
of pasteboard and q moment later a colorsd
boy disappeared with 1t on q silver plate. lis
returned smiling and handed the reporter a
delicate tinted, perfumed card with the fol
lowing startling announcement: 81 am sll
updressed. just getting into the bath-tub
Haven't got stitch on NE. Bat If you'll
wait till have my bath, I'll see you.-Emm ma
Abbott" The reporter waited until Miss
Abbott had immersed herself She appeared
as fresh as adaisy and as bright and vIvacio0s
ever.
1T is true" ssid lady. II scarcely know
giil who wants to marry. They are learn
ing something in the way of profession,
something that viii interest them as well Al
support tbem-two roles in which husbands
Just now fail. The truth is, We are all scared
awsy from any desire TO marry by seeing
bow wretched those who do marry are.
Where should We look for husbands? Among
the 'snips' and 'eports' and characterless
young men that ill our drawing.rooms !?
They are insufferable as mere AGO 1aintances
or bsaux; who could contemplate them as
husbands? have always thought that il
could find q young man at all like my father
could love and marry him; bat that school
OF men has vanished from the younger
ranks"
A white lie often makes a black story. It's
poor musician who can't blow his own
trumpet. He who eats the egg must first
break the shell. Every back has its pack.
Pens and ink out OF reach avoid many q
breach. Look after your wife; never mind
yourself, she'll look after you. Tue present
is the child OF the past and the parent OF the
future. The want of money is the root Of
much evil. Egotism is an alphabet with one
letter. III you'd know mans character fol-
low BIN home. Better line of sense III N
rage of nonsense. The surest road to honor
is to deserve 1t. Only whisper scandal and
its echo is heard by all. It's not the clock
with the loudest tick that goes the best
Signs are poor things to fly with. Home ~
the rainbow of life. Don't complain Of the
baker until You have tasted his bread. They
who live in worry invite death by hurry.
Gentle exercise only is to be taken. b.
4 - IL 1N,k~
the vitiated air of store. Shopping Is D
conductive to shattered nerves. Driving Is
al effective msans, 10 those who have horses
for helping weak and nervous persons blt
those who are not sc fortunate as 10 p1.ssss
a carriage may find p fair snbstituts 10 a
street car to any vell-kept pubic park aus
sauDter in the pleasant paths The GIT 81
the budding trees and shrub, and the song OF
the birds will relieve and cheer the weary
body and mind. Be careful no. TO bsco ne
fatgutd. So many women who wis., u
overcome their nervousness by the iuha'a.
ton OF fresh air aud by exercise overdo the
mat CT. and their last state is almost wors i.
than the Fl ST. They walk until completely
tired out, aud return home exhausted, hlv.
ing received no bsnefit, aud hen resolve
that exercise 10 delusion and snare.
American girls who marry foreigners are
supposed 10 have but one motive-,dora.ion
OF titles-but one excuse for their folly. the
iptuence and encouragement - mo- -r-
sillier than their offspring 1t Is for ignsr.
ore who Tot only travelled in the Unitei
States but lived for several years in the bias,
society OF New YORK and Boston. who far
nishts better reason by such marriages
than any given by Americans who have st
tempted 10 tind the secret of the fascination
foreigners exert UPON the frank ana free
born Yankee maiden. Says this observant
stranger: "Nen-ladies' men-are terribly
scarce in America. where husbands and faith.
ert, brothers and cousins. mostly business
men, are OF early in the morning after 40
early breakfast only TO be back 10 the even
Ing for q late dinner or supper; and they
come home worn olt with work, debassd By
greed, unfit d for ladies' company by want
OF congeniai education and polish, OF sy On pa
thy with female pursuits, or appreciation OF
female talents and grsces Hence il Is tina
q male visitor, a man free from engagement Is
and with indefinite time ct his dispos al, will.
| ing to devote himself to women, to humor
| them, to take some interest in their not very
serious or besvy occupations, Is looked
| upon as q godssnd in all American house