The Press., 1888-10-25
TIE TlssEL ON THE UMBRELLA.

ssIet me see good silk umbrella, {" said matter of fact looking man in Chestnut street store this morning. ssHere is nice one, said the salesman, holding up fine specimen.
 "I don't like these tassels," remarked the would be purchaser. "I don'tsee what fthey're put on for They're not orna- mental, and I'll swear they're of no use. !"
 "Oh, but they're useful, said the sales man. 'Many a man has saved his um- brella by having tassels on it. .
 l; "How so ?"
 "Why ,instead of laying it down or stand ing it against counter when he stops m any place, he simply thrusts Oae of the tassels through buttonhole of his vest. When he starts to go out of the store or wherever he may be tug soon reminds him that he is escortIng an umbrella. l lost good customer by explaining the utility of these taRsels-Or Father this custom is not so consecutive as it formerly was. He bought g high priced silk article one day and took out his knife to cut of the tassels, when stoI ped him. "Don't do that, said.
 "Why not ?'' asked he. II always do when get home. might just as we'll do it here. They're no use. . explained to him that they were of use. % fool I've beenl have invariably cut of the tassels as soon as got home and put them away in my bureau. As c1nse- quence have sc lre or more tassels and no umbrella" ...s
 That man hasn't bought an umbrella for over year, whereas he used to come in every two or three weeks for a new um- Ebrella. Philadelphia Nes0s.
 A LADY OF EXPERIENCE TELLS RE. PORTER How WOMEN SHOULD DRESS FOR TRAVELLING. -"Of course, always like to be considered we'll dressed, but am far more particular what l wear on 8 one day s outing than when travel for a more ex. tended period, " recently observed a well known society lady to Mail and Express reporter. .'There is nothing in the way of costumes that so clearly mark the we'll bred lady as her attire on such an occasion. Only plain, sober colors are suitable for excursions, and they should be made with no trimmings Black, brown, gray or olive are most suitable for such occasions. The material should be all wool and the style should be severely plain. A moderately thick wrap, sufficiently ample to cover the figure is desirable Long journeys demand 8 special provision. The dress should be very plain @ long cloak of closely woven material should be provided, ami plain hat and very ample veil will be found desirable. The wrap should be worn throughout the journey. lift iS of pongee or surah it will protect the dress from dust much more effectively than ordinary wool ! en fabrics. There is fine water-repeIlant Priestley serge that is especially desirable for such purposes. Firm, ,modernt"ly heavy mohair makes admirale travelling wraps Gloves, of leather or thick, firm kid, and perfectly comfortable shoes should be pro yided. There is nothing that more em- phatically marks the veteran traveller than comfortable provision ill the way of cloth ing.
 Ayers Pills, being convenient, efica ious, tand safe, are the best cathartic, whether on land or sea, in city or country. For constip.- tion, sick headache, indigestion, and torpid liver, they never fail. Try box of them they are sugar coated.