The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

tries Of India. and who had retained her
father as one of his high officials At
eleven her mother died. and her father.
| thirstng for fresh adventures. took her
by the hand and started, like Lord Lovel.
TO wonder a year and day, strange
countries for 20 see They lived for
months In Persia, and other months in
Siberia, and yet others in the heart Of
the Caucasus. They penetrated the
Himalayas and fordcd strange streams
on the backs OF elephants on a trip
20 the Vale OF Cashmere. There
are not many women living who
have seen A. much of this globe a.
this olive-shinned girl of eighteen Last
spring the father, her companion in so
many trips through strange and romantic
lands, died in India, and she made the
voyage TO England in the company Of
the family of q Scotch officer, whose son,
in spite Of all her journeyings, she had
found time 10 promise 10 marry. Some
Of her mothers relatives are still living
in North Carolina, and it Is under this
roOftrce that the wedding will be cele-
bratcd between now and spring.
This much-trayelled American girl is
a unique little figure She stands just five
feet high, and is As perfectly proportional
as one OF the figures beaten out by the
god-workers in her own India Her hair
and cOmpeXiOn are very dark, aud her
eyes have long, curly lashes which some
how lend a suggestion OF pathos to the
pure oval face. Especially noticeable
are the nOsirils, which are delicate
and finely chselled, bat make one
think instantly OF an Out-Oi-dOor
creature. wood nymph or dryad,
unused 20 roof over head, and de-
handing deep draughts Of air TO yiviiy
the sensitive organism She is a marvel
of endurance and Of athletic develop
ment, a fearless rider and a tireless
walker, a good shot and a proficient in
camp cookery I'm one thing she is
truly feminine She delights in dress,
and her combination of outdoor daring
and indoor cosiuming is worthy of one
of Amelie ldvcs brown storm, slither-
ing gale herOines.
Her tr0usseau mixes India and Paris,
and there is no part in her new ward
robe in which she takes greater delight
than ia couple of riding habits with
loose. full trousers of black cloth TO
ankle, long black redingote, and red
scarf about the waist, an adaptation OF
Turkish costume IN which 10 ride in the F..
Carolina woods, az she rode in the hill
country, asiride I
THE MATINEE GIRL.
Where do you suppose the matinee /
girl carries her money! She Is tired OF .
being told that The pretty silyer-clasped /
pOckot-bOOk may be snatChed from her
hand. and she is beginning TO take with .
avidity 20 the newest thing in cash
holders. which is a soft OOZe, leather
bracelet. rather decorative than other
wise. which has a receptacle for change,
just where the watch rested q month or
two ago, on the back of the wrist
The bracelet is worn on the left arm.
II las a simple clasp, easily manipulated,
and when carfare or bOn-b0n money is
wanted, there it is, close by, perfectly
safe. and leaving the hands free for other
small burdens.
Another cOntrivancc which greatly
simplifcs life for the matinee girl is
small plush bag, which looks just large
enough 10 hold her opera glass. But
~ Nll NIil Nut OPENS IT, uNlI ~ iii'
glass with lbs gold and pearl mountings
safe enough. There, also, is tiny COM
Dartment for the silver bOn-bOn box,
another for the purse, another for the
silver and crystal yinaigrette, another
Tor ivory tablets, vet another for the lace
and sometimes still 9th
Frs for rose waters or p0wputis. Ii is
nultim iH DGrco, most of the Injuries of
iie in compact form The matinee girl
would not like TO stir without IT, for lit
lc as It is, with it she is fully armed for /
he social fray
TEA-DRISKING FASHION.
The wrought-irOn tca-kettle tripod has d
10 sooner found its way to the parlors OF
be tea-drinking many than the exclusive
ea-drinking few proclaim that it no
Onger is the mode The correct kettle
or this winters afternoon teas has a
0w stand of scroll work in vanished u
namel which stands on the table instead
f the floor The kettle itself is round q
nd fatbottomed it is finished in
anished enamel of any color, instead
II i'm Irosa and il makes a very proffV | q