The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-04
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From Ne AIbanN JournaL.

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From the albany Journal
One of the most amusing experiences of
the Corean Prince PAX during his brief
sojourn at Washington was his first intro
duction to the polite society of the Ameri-
can capital He and bis suite were pre-
sented to the President IN January last, just
at the hight of the fashionable season. 1t
was cabinet ladies' day, and DR.. Allen, ply
scian to the king, who had then In hand,
determined to give his charges their first
lessons in occidental polite ways at the
drawing room Of Mrs Whitney.
The prince in honor of the occasion rugged
himself uD in bra ld-new Oriental toggery
The prince entered with his Jade-rlnged
hands across the heavy abdominal folds OF
his pad ie and moved Onward with truly
Oriental so,emnitv, evidently amid the
mazs OF women somewhat perpl as to
his destination. Suddenly, instead of halt
ing opposite tue mas er OF the house, he
found himself confronted by the smiling,
gorgeously dressed, and affable wife of the
Secretary OF tho Navy.
Dr. Allen said in the official tongue:
This is the wife of tue master OF the
house"
"Who is she?" said the prince.
THE wife of an official" said the doc
tor.
What is she doing herew
"She is here to represent her husband,
who is high official"
The prince, somewhat perplexed, took
stately view Of Mrs. Whitney and bowed
profoundly.
1T is the custom in this country to take
the iedy's hand, which she has extended
toward you. That is the form of soluta-
tion," said the doctor.
- Nlyf haS
his Turah maize extended a beautifully
shaped swarthy hand. 1t was the first
greeting of the social customs of the Her
NIT kingdom and the great republic.
The prince evidently feeling that he had
not done his duty, inquired:
But do not see the master of the
hou g. | must pay my salutatlons to
him."
THE master will be here soon. He is
engaged on official duty
''Then let us stand aside and await his
approach said the digniied PAX
The prince and suite then moved out of
the current of callers approaching the
hostess, remained IN mute woaderment at
the scene.
The prince gazed covertly at the gor-
geous furnishings and ornaments of the
sumptuous bail room. But for time his
eyes followed the assisting ladies, some of
whom were in evening toilette. Each in turn
came I'D to the prince to give him greet
ing With solemn mien tho prince watched
them i'll silence. then turning to the doctor
SAID:
''Who are all these women coming ins
Are they the Geesan' dancing girls to give
pleasure to the master of the house and his
frieudsM
''Oh, no. said the doctor, "they are all
the wives and daughters of the officers of
the army and "a government
Then what are they doing here" said
the prince.
They are here by the invitation of
the master of the house with the consent
of his wife. They belong to the masters of
other houses, who allowed EN- to go out"
May look at the ~ said the prince.
"Ol, yes,n said the doctor, you may
look at them and speak to them"
The prince rested his almond eyes upon
the bare shoulders of fashionably dressed
lady, and noticed her shiver from the effects
of the January chill. The prince re-
marked:
THE cold takes hold of her. Why don't
she pull up her clothes and put them oni"
In his mind the decollete style created a
sensation of dropping off, and was great
strain to his OrienCal notions of feminine
attire and modesty.