, 1888-12-20

the underwear, IL Is not expected that all
tb,s hosiery Is 10 be worn 1t may be only
for decorative purposes. The feminine
fancy will suggest thousand and one
nretfy little ornamental articles that can
he made from silk hosiery OF bright ana
beautiful hues, and 1t Is always service.
able to cut up and manufacture into crazy
patch. Then il the spirit OF extravaganza
and vandalism Is rampant with the pro-
nrietor of ali these socks; If, indeed, he
insists upon actually wearing them. think
how radiant they will appear strung upon
the clothes.line on wasn-day scintillatlng
in the sun in silken irridescence.
HOSIERY AND LOVE.
Now that Young women throughout the
leputh and breadth OF the land realize
their rights, and understand that they may
with justice expect an average OF 30 many
silk stockings TO each husband, courtship
will take on new and unique features. It
Ia not difficult to imagine Chloe and Sire
phon seated in sweet seclusion, breathing
vows of eternal love, when soon thought.
n hideous doubt enters the mind of the
fair girl. The tears Rush to her eyes and
she takes a new grip on Strephons collar;
dearest" she murmurs tremulously,
have one question to ask of you, and feel
that upon your answer to that question
depends our future happiness s! or misery, .Ic.,
ipv her polcnaise TO his vest, u dread mis-.
giving seizing upon him. Tell me,
girl" -,
Then amid sobs and tears she will ask
him II he loves her tenderly and truly, or
IL he has neglected TO provide himself with
seven dozen pairs of silk hose at $50.
Then, with the craven hestancy of a
traitor, he will confess that his hosiery is
of Isle thread and that there are but six
dozen pairs. Imagine the feelings OF this
poor, deceived young girl. OF course she
will unhitch herself from his cllnginR
arms and bid him "Begone! And be-.
the treacherous caitif--will "begone," p"
and she will takesup with man who gives
due attention to the hosiery question.
EMBROIDERED SHIRTS.
The matter of shirts is somewhat start
ling to the young man who has been prop
erly married and has never possessed an
adequate trousseau. 1t is recommended
that the would-be benedict purchase
twelve dress shirts at $40 each and
twenty-four plain, everyday shirts at 50
each. 1t is we'll known that young wife
is peculiarly sensitive to the influence of
shirts, and the possession of less than
thirty.six of them should be considered
substantial grounds for divorce. A bride
should always ascertain ere tbs too late
lust how her fance is fixed for shirts.
Even at the chancel rail, with the clergy
man hard at work marrying them, it
would not be too late to learn the truth.
Ere the final words are spoken Angelina
can signal the minister to pause. Bend.
ing toward her expectant bridegroom she
may hiss in stage whisper:
''AlQernon. it is said abroad that you
have not dozen embroidered shirts to
your back. Tell me, AlgernoD, that this
thing--this monstrous slander-is but
slander. Swear to me that this is cruel
lie!"
Then Angelina, if he blanches. if his
cheek pales, if he falters a cowardly apollo
Ry or a dastardly explanation.s .sleave him
then and there. Spurn him as you would
an elephant. IL will create "a sensation
and probably get into the papers; but pop
ular sentiment will be with you, especially
the sentiment of the girls in your set.
Your heart may ache for time, and you
will mourn over blighted hopes and gifts
returned to the giver; but, Angelina, bet
ter is ii that you should suffer the incon-
venience OF marriage broken off even at
the altar than that you should go through
life linked to a man who WOULD hold you
up to the worlds scorn by confessing that
he possessed less than the prescribed num-
Der OF embroidered shirts.
THE OUTFIT IN DETAIL.
Here is recapituation of the rest OF
the list Of articles essential to fashiona-
ble young mans trousjeau:
Two dozen collars at Si..-....""..""".S 8
Two dozen cuffs at S6...-....-............. II
One white silk vest ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25
Three white pique vests at ST.. 2..."....... 81
Neck wear (say ..,....,....,.........,...... %
Three dozen linen handkerchiefs at $1S 54
Six silk handkerchiefs at S3............... l8
One pair suspenders .......... ..........".... 10
Three pair suspenders at $3.............. 0
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