Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-10-30


part the time one can hardly tell which
end appears oftenest uppermost. That
big breaker caught them foul; see the
eight shapely limbs and feet point
hesvenward. Now they regain their
perpendicular, ejeeting the while copious
volumes Of salted saliva. No, II 10 not
accounted bad form to expec.orste salt
water swal owinRs. Now they take q
promenade, their clinging wet habits dis
closing all the beauties as we'll as the de-
ieets OF their trim, or otherwise, persone.
Now and again they raise their skirts un-
necessarily high, and with both hands
rlnte thereirom the superabundant mois-.
ture, and thus, all unconsciously per-
hsps, afford extra and higher anatomical
observations. See, they are Joined by
four friends OF the opposite ser, and into
the breakers they rush with re-inspired
vigor and louder shr.eks, and Ii that
protective regard before mentioned 10
exc ssively indulRed all seem to enjoy 1t,
and what did they come here for but to
enjoy themselves7 We can afford 10 be
very charitable u we elect to crltIcise the
peculiar anties OF those with whom we
have no acquaintance, even If their fran
tic methods make near approach to the
ridicu Gus. Yes, 1t might influence our
criiiques II they were relatives or very
dear friends. But we must not be too
hard on the young. There 10 a deal Of
suppressed vitality In this class when
beautiful, an an escape valve is Oft
Times necessity"
THAT pleasant-faced woman and pretty
but very fragile girl are mother and
daughter. The daughter contracted a
cold months ago, and it perslstently
clings to her. She is always nearly well,
and her visit to ocean will assuredly re-
move the nearly. Poor child 1t was
fortunate for her Hope remained in Pan
dora's box. That insidi ous disease, con-
sumption, is too strongly entrenehed 10
her trail body to be disl, dyed by the
saline treezes and invigorAting baths.
| When the leaves begin to fall the young
lie will probably iluiter down with them,
ant she will take her last long journey.
Let us hope It will he to that bright coun-
Try where sickness Ia unknown, and
death stranger"
| "That honest, rough faced old man
aud motherly looking old woman heard
in their far-distsnt country home OF the
wonderful efficacy OF saudbaths IN
rheumatic affections. The old man has,
its lie terms It, 'roomatiz.' He and
mother concluded, after many and long
consultations, to travel all the interven.
ing miles to test the virtue OF these
baths. How tenderly her old hands
place the wot sands around his gnarled
and aching Limbs, and how his old eyes
sparkle, despite the pain, In appreciation
OF her gentle tend rness. The thought
Less and giddy may laugh at their I'M
ia h'onab!e apparel and jeer a their
quaint expressions and displays OF heart.
felt 10 dues; but if they knew the
amount OF solid honesty and goodness
wrapped up in their old bodies, they
would gladly unite with the kindly heart
ed In wishing the old couple all, and
more than they ever hoped from their
ocean visit"
"That crying child Is the only one oil
Its f0nd aud owing parents. They had
Others, but little, green, flower-1otted
mounds mark their resting places In the
village churchyard. The doctor said
ocean hreezes and baths might save this
Que to them. Its cries may discomfort
that sout-,uoking old maid or that world
we,ry appearing old bachelor, and they
may unite in the ejaculation, N ulsancel'
l
daintily made robe evidence of a
mothers fondnes may, as the years roll
on, advan step by step. till 1t reachei
TIE hishest possible EN- nence attainablt
in I, Is vast, tree to all couutry of ours
LIS undeveloped possibilities are far
reaching. Our present weighty chile
magistrate was. perhaps, at one time
just such Il cry ng child.
''But now all are leaving the water
and, as We look upon the wet, frolicsome
gooI-natured host, we are forced to admit
that v,ry often the human rrm divine
is iearfu ly and wonderfully m ,de, AS d
compromising equivalent for this billowy-
Inspired knowledge the proui s.tisiac-
iion rests with US that It was all acquired
Tree gratis for no hing
BE ore the expiration of on week
this innocent nephew OF mine, with arm:
bare to the shoulders and legs nude IL
above Tie knees, was making closer ply.
sio ogtcal observations by bathing tn,
pranklest Of all the gay mermaids, aud
with all the aplomb OF veteran, end
could but smile when l recalled tile fact
that, not many years agone, too partici.
pat'j in and really enjoyed just such de
lectable diversions. L. G.