The new North-west., 1885-06-26
A FIFTH AVENUE BATH.
Bsw n Scion Of Upper Tendon Goes Down
into the water-"FastidIous"
Nam vork Gan

New York SUM-
The Professor" was interrupted by the
entrance OF what looked like a weli-built
young man, with q bull pup and q huge
walking stick. He was clad in the very ex-
trcme of fashion. His trousers were very
wide and big. his coat tight and natty, and
he wore a waistcoat of ribbed drab velvet
or velveteen. His overgaiters were Of the
same color as the waistcoat English tan
gloves. big hat, and a single glass, which
screwed into his right eye, completed his
outfit The cane had big horn head, and
the dog had been trained to walk alongside
OF his masters left foot. He was a thor
oughbred bull. and evidently proud Of his
master, at whom he occasionally glanced
with entire commendation. His legs were
bowed-this applies to master and dog-and
his jaw-the dog's-hung savagely. The
youth and the dog glared suriily at ths re-
porter, and then the youth opened his
mouth with un effort and emitted sound
something like "Or-yr."
Quite well, thank you," said the professor
with a bow Of extreme respect How are
your" Then he explained in an awe-struck
whisper, which was perfectly audible to the
young man as he strobe away toward his
dressing-room, that the new conner was the
son of well-known Wall street banker.
Admirable family, you know-blood," said
the professor solemnly. However, to con-
tinue: knew that such a place as this
would pay because everything has shown OF
late years that the tendency of the better
element Of New York society was toward
exclusiveness. and if this element could
find a bath that was not common, they
would pltroaiz, it two years ago society
people established a swell roller-skating
rink. The masses crept in. and society gave
up skating They patronized polo and
cricket because the crowds went to see base
ball Give them thing that they can call
their own and they'll take care of it.
A few moments later the bull pup trotted
in sight with a great swagger, mounted the
steps to the ten feet high platform, lay down
on the edge, put his nose on his paws and
watched his master closely. The master
had just emerged from his dressing room.
An astonishing change had taken place.
Shorn of the sing gle glass, the English clothes,
the pa lding, AMI all, he was no longer an
impressive swell He had very prominent
nose, q thin neck, thinner legs, and enormous
feet A number Of snowy rings sparkled on
his fingers, and he carried sponge daintily
in his left hand and q small pail of water in
his right hand. Tbege he placed carefully
on the edge Of the pool, and then he went
down step by step backward into the water.
He did not release his hold upon
the banisters until he was up
to his shoulders Then he struck out bravely
tho water was about four feet deep-and
swan with rapid and nervous strokes about
six feet Then he stood up, turned around
and swan back again. He climbed up, sat
down on the edge, dipped the sponge in the
pail of water, and sponged his face and
head carefully and gently. Then he
squeezed the spongs ani laved his hands.
This done he sat there pensively and looked
up at the bull pup, which was regarding him
with admiration.
"He Is very fastidious", said the professor,
Gand does not like to have the same water
that he bathes In on his face and hands. l
taught him to swim. It was seven months
before he learned, but now he is proficient.
as you see."
After resting for some time the young
man made another excursion into the water
of about the same distance, and then re-
;peated the ceremony with the sponge and
pail.