The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-06


Of Scotch officer, whose son, in spite OF
all her journeyings she had found time to
promise to marry. Some of her mothers
relatives are still living in North Carolina
and it is under their rooftree t1at the wed
ding will be celebrated between now and
spring.
THIR MUCH-TRAvELED AMERICAN GIRL,
l. unique little figure. She stands just
five feet high and ia as perfectly proper
toned as one Of the figures beaten out by
the gold workers in her own India. Her
hair and complexion are very dark and her
eyes have long curly lashes which somehow
lend suggestion OF pathos to the pure oval
face. Especially noticeable are the no,trils,
which are delicate and finely chlseled but
make one think instantly of an out OF door
creature, wood nymph Of dryad, unused
TO a roof over head and demanding deep
draughts OF air 20 WHY the sensitive Of
ganisln. She is marvel of endurance and
Of athletic development, fearless rider
snd II tireless walker, good shot and
proficient in camp cookery Her father
taught her TO draw and her sketcn book IS
full Of strangely costumed Asisstic figures
aud strangely picturesque aid Asian
scenery, These figures and this scenery
represent the only life she Is used to, AIner
Gu . cities irnpressing her with as much nov
city a, the jungle would an average Ameri-
can da sol. In one thing she is truly
femiGine, She delights Ia dress, and her
combination Of outdoor daring and indoor
costumlng is worthy of ole OF Amele
Rlves' brown storm slitheriag gale herones
Ihs little girl plunges into gowns the moro
heartily, perbap-, because she had not
time for many heretofore.
her trousseau mixes India and Paris. 1t
briggs q smile 10 see the women rave over
the undertaking. All the materials for
the dainty garments were brought from
the Eat but made up b. French milllners
from her own designs, partly original, part
ly notifications Of Persian AID Indian rob
logs. The delicate chiffons include moth
ing which corresponds " the chamise. The
garment which is worn next to the skin is
made up in sets Of half dozen, some sets
of Indian linen, fine as wrought cobwebs,
white as corded wool; Others VI a beautiful
Japanese silk crepe, hand woven on the
looms Of native women; yet others Of a thin
Indian foulard Each garment is long
enough TO reach from the neck TO the knee.
For Jhe upper part of the body 1T supplies
soft swathing without bulk, fastened by
gold or ivory clasps on tho shoulders, con
| fined by q ribbon gi:dls at the waist Below
the waist il turns into Turkish trousers,
fastened at the knees by more clasps Of gold
| o ivory which serve also as carriers for the
silk stockings This novel undergo~n is
| made in white, and in delicate rose. blue.
mas, pale green, suede, tan and black. The
corsets which go with these bits Of luxury
differ widely from the hand qf steal In glove
Of satin which usually clasps tue western
bride. Stella's stays are flexible supports Of
yielding leather, tae skin OF HimaayaG
kid dressed, soft and rich as velvet, a1d col
ored in all the hues OF the silkei uud, rSyea
The do not constrain the figure in The less
aud are probably the first co nfof table C r
sets known to western fonliniAity. n 10 pet
ticoats are worn, but second pair Of Turk
ism trousers, made Of India silk and lavishlg
embroidered, are gathered into ribbo1
bands below the knees. Mkt taess come
the gowns, cut mostly after tue empire
fashion W hich suits well the flmy gauzas,
crepes and soft silks brought by TINS dis
eliminating young woman from cas- ern
ha.agrs, and does uot Jar with the carved
ivo!ies. ornaments Of beaten gold aud Gu
rious gems which iilI her Jewel cases That
winch has been set aside for the wedding
robe IS a lovely cream white iuda cloth,
| embroidered in gold and male up with sim
PIC but perfect curves and folds IN charming
Greclan fashion. With all this refinement
Of dainty Sc lsuousness, tins icwly Gagged
bird Of many fights tas not forgotten ato-
uetner her wild woods ways. Tnere is no
part of her new wardrobe in which Silt
axes greater delight than in a couple O.
riding habits with loose full trousers OF
black cloth to ankle, long black redingote
and red scarf ABOUT the waist an adaptatiou
If Turkish costume ia which to ride i'll the
Carolina woods, as she rode in the hill coan-
try, astride.
WHERE DO YOU SUPPOSE THE MATINEE GIRL
carries her money! $50 is tired Of beng
told chat TIE pretty silver-clasped poke o
book may be snatched from her hahd, and
she is beginning to take with avidity 10 tae
newest thing in cash holders, which is Il
soft, ooze leather bracelet, rather decora-
tive than otherwise which has a receptacle
for change, Just where the watch rested
month or two ago on the back Of the wrist
Tie bracelet is woru on the left arm. |,
d simple clasp, easily manipulated, and
when car fare or bonboa money is wanted,
there il Is, close by, perfectly safe and leav-
ing the hands free for other small burdens
Another contrivance which greatly sim
plitios life for the matinee girl is small
plush bag which looks Just large enoug d
hold her opera glass. But wait until She
| opens it. There is the glass with its golG
and pearl mOunttng5 sale enough. Their
also is tiny compartment Tor the silver
bonbon box, another for the purse, another
for the silver and crystal vineigrettc.
another for ivory tablets, yet another for the
lace handkerchief, and sometimes still
others for rose waters or powder puffs Ii
is multttDl IN pdFUo, most of the luxuries
OF life in compact form. The matinee girl
would not Ike To STIR without IL, for little
as it is, with it sue is fully armed for the So
cial fray.
Tue wrought iron tea kettle tripod has no
sooner found its way the parlors OF the
tea-drinkiug many, than the exclusive tea
drinking few proclaim that it No longer Is
the mode. The correct kettle for this win
ter's afternoon teas has a low stand Of
scroll work in vanished enamel which
he Oh inc rNf he
kettle itself is round and flatbottomed. Ii
is finished in vanished enamel Of any color,
instead OF brass, and it makes a very pretty
drawingroom toy.
a ELIZA PUTNAM HEAroN.