Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-25
FROM MANY PENS.
The Rev. De Witt Talmage Takes an
Unceremonious Tumble in Which
His Dignity Suffers,
Society OH Press Parade-Cricket All
the Go--psul Potier's Arrest the
Gossip OF Che Hour.
Poor Jaeimc II Wide mn Example for nj
New york Aldermen TO shun-How
He saved His Diamonds

NEM Ofht aihJ @Vs--pH Vhc vi th'
wet days Of last week the Rev. DIR
DC Witt Talmage, Brooklyn's celebrated
preacher, received visit from a wealthy
old lady who Is one Of his staunches
friends and admirers. When she rose Il
20 the doctor, with his usual courtesy
accompanied her 70 the door, and motto
ing that the stone steps were slippery
said
abe careful, madam. You had better
take my arm
The old lady took his arm, and In
stantly WAS seized with passionate re-
greet, for the doctors feet dew from I'M
der him and he and his companion tobog-
gained down the flight like lightning,
humping their busties at every step with
metcilesa emphasis. When they reached
the sidewalk they rolled over and over
each other in what looked like a Grrco-
Roman wrestling match.
The doctor was FIRST on his feet, and
he helped the old lady up as best he
could, but he has Keen sense Of the ludi-
crous, and having seen that the partner Of
his flight was unframed, he had gone of
into Its Of laughter. The old lady didn't
laugh at all She walked To her carriage
az best she could and drove sadly away
Half an hour later one OF her servants
brought the following note TO the doctor
Mrs. presents her compliments
TO DR. Talmage and desires TO know II he
was injured She herself Is unhurt.n
The answer returned was;
"Dr. Talmage presents his compliments
TO Mrs and Is pleased 10 learn that
she 10 uninjured. lie himself hurt moth
ing but his dignity
SYDNEY REID.
NOW is the season when society is on
dress parade, for II seeks the greater part
Of Ito enjoyment out OF doors. Coaching
Is one OF the chief amusements, and the
"TantlVy," which Is ,hp coach most used
so far this season, IL engaged for many
weeks 10 come by happy parties OF both
sexes, who, as love laughs nc lock-
Smiths" so do they laugh AZ chaperones,
those dear, delightful old nuisauces, who
do very well 10 look after the wraps, but
the Jolly thing now IL not o. have the
chaperono old. AS one may M that ar
duous position who Is either married or
has been, II comes about that pretty young
married women and attractive widows
are IN demand; "they are SO nice, never
put damper on anything" said one of
lovely conching party the other day. A
Journey on the Tantlvyn also includes
u delicious lunch served at the Country
club house In Westohester, u most delight |
iul old house, formerly u private resi- |
deuce, and replote with coy hooks, COM |
Portable arm chairs and attractive mem
bers.
The Cedarhurst races were well at
tended, In spite Of the rain, and were
fairly enjoyable, with the exception of
MIR, Gilpins accident, which outrivaed
the ride OF the historical "John" OF the
same name The Belmonts, Johnsons,
Remsons, Senator Otis and daughters,
pretty Miss May Brady, without whom
nothing seems complete, were there, but
no pretty toilets could be seen, the ladies, |
for the NEST part, being arrayed ia |
ulsters
Young Foxball Keenc, a handsome boy
not yet ont Of his teens, and son Of |
James H. keene, rides so well one would |
imagine he had passed the greater part of /
his life In the saddle did not his many |
other accomplishments prove to the con
trary. lie won seven races IN all, and |
tlree on one day.
The Cricket club at Staten Island, !
which was inaugurated some seasons ago
by Il few young Engllshmon and others |
iona Of athletic sports, has grown TO such
proportions that It now has its own club
house, aud Will have fine restaurant
connected with IL, II is expected this
viii add much gayety TO Staten Island
and enable members to entertain their
friends, wives ana sisters. II will no
doubt become quite the thing TO 90 down
to watch the game, and looks as II IL
might prove quite as fashionable as the
Country club, sail being welcome
change from the drive.
Sir Roderick Cameron has done much
to foster Il love for this sport, in which
nc lakes great interest, The Cricket
CLUB house Is near his own beautiful
residence, where he entertalns most
laylshly, He Is ably seconded by MIR.
kocert Sale HUI, handsome and manly
yo1ng Englshman, who is also line
crlcketer, enjoys the game and all other
athletic sports. Mr., Hill Ia a man of
mary accomplishments, besides being
very clever actor, as all will acknowl.
edgo VINO have seen him play with Mrs
Potter and others. lie Yields facile
pen, has written some unusually good
dramas, which II Is 60 be wondered Nd he
has not acted Ia himself, with Mrs. Pot
ter, Mrs. Andrews or some OF the NJ.
tractiNe amateurs. Mr.. I'm also writes
clever verses, | came across one on
"Old Love Letters not long ago In n
book OF random poems, which ought Ia
he fopubllshed Possibly MIR. nm does
not realize how good his poems are. we h
arc seldom fair critics of our own work
While thorough gentleman, understand.
Ing these qualities to their fullest degree.
ne Is nothing of the dude Those are Inc
KIND OF Engllshmen always welcome 10
our saores, MIR. I'm is the son of mn
olilcer Of the ENGLISH army long since
dead, and the nephew OF the bishop ot1l
SODIUM nnd Mann 10 England,
the arrest of Paul Potter, editor Of
Town Topics, at the suit of the Alarouise
al LAMA, Is the principal theme OF con.
Nersatlon ~ the clubs aud in society ron.
orally. The marqulse'is one OF the hand.
soonest young married women an New
York, 81 the most perfect blonde TYNE
very statesgue In appearance. She IL 4
daughter OF DR.. William Hammond en-.
surgeon-general OF The army, and known
throughout the country as tho great
specialist Of brain diseases. DIR. Ham.
mond has written several professional
honks' also novels, OF which "Dr, Graf.
tan" aud "Lal' have been most widely
read His daughter, tho beautiful mar.
qnlse, inherlts this talent, and Is the
author OF ttAfr parklnfa nau.ht., ~ -, |