The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-08
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MeIange.
Modern architecture so fashions our
houses that the greatest number OF hooks
and corners may be obtained without
sacrificing space. In the general survey OF
house one often wonders at the multi
plicity and usclessness OF these little inno-
vations, but LEI the same person see this
house during the progress Of some enter
tainment and he will cease TO wonder II
there is vacant one il is because search
has failed TO find IT, Couples are seated
there in the most absorbing OF attitudes,
nothing can give greater force to the ex-
preston that there is crowd" than for
some one to intrude in this sclicstablished
privacy. Those declared become envious
and jealous, while the participants in the
"twosing' grow more tender In the old
fashioned house, where the straight line OF
simplicity governs, the hooks are wanting
and the interested couples seek the stair
case II is often n ladder OF bellies and
beaux from the foot 10 the topmost land-
ing. II has been said that the de-
gree OF firtations may he determined by
tho position ON the stairs. Those nt tho
foot, who sit in broad view Of the guests,
are only beginners. Their affected winks
and soft nothings are mere matters OF acct
dent, and not intentional. As you ascend
you find the manner changing tones be-
come deep and earnest, the gay pcrsiilagc
,is abandoned for sweet and delicate fiat
terry, and nothing changes the flow OF con-
yersation. The third landing reached and
the human ladder still continues TO ascend
as Tar ~ the point When darkbrowed
garrett frowns upon them these devoted
couples sit and the whispered entrcaties
and sibilant responses are not heard, IL Is
here that the eye looks love 10 eyes that
speak again. The staircase Irritation Is u
genuine institution in society; II governs
the thoughts and feelings. A girl ON the
lower step is not the same when she is sit
ting ON the upper limit OF Irritation land
ing. Lengthcn and broaden the stairs,
and We will hereafter have Irritation par
Ties instead OF dancing parties. Then II
will he rush Ia get there first la get an
upper seat instead OF aiming To be last, as
Is now the general rule.
With the introduction Of those dainty
little silver ncccssirics, bonbonniercs, VIC
are being introduced 10 new fashion In
theatcr manners What was once consid.
cred vulgar aud bad taste, is now lifted
into the dignity OF fashion, and the young
lady who does not munich hcrcandics from
her bonbonniere, at the thcAtcr, IN not
haid tn Nothing IL bad form when fash.
ionable people stamp II with their sane.
ton. We may vet see the time when u
lady takes her Puil-boN and paints and per
forms her toilet IN the box, or provides
herself with n manicure yet and contentcd.
ly manicurcs her nails, while the divine
Sarah wells in vain 10 hardened audience.
Young men will finally comc in for a share
patronage, aud they will enjoy an entire.
acte cigarette 10 Keep company with tho
young ladys toilet
Miss Blucslocking (who has been deeply
Interested In the series Of papers entitled
Books that Have Helped Me"l--Mr.
DcJones, what book has helped YOU mosi2
Impccunious Mr.. ncJoncs Well, veal.
ly, ] attribute all my good luck 10 my
pocke,.book.
Miss fsiheiic lroccntly from abroad to
Chicago visitor Mr.. Snobbic, suppose
you are fond Of cdclwcis-, sir?
Mr.. Snohhic Well, | can't say that
am; much prefer budweiscr.
II Is English now In certain circles
when guests a, dinner decline coffee. 10
serve ginger ale. This Is brought by the
butler, in ice cold bottles Tho butler also
carves at the sideiAblc, and Il he has par.
ticular spite against You be gives YOU the
bone and gristlc. Always be ON good terms
with the butler.