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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
The Dangers of the Cigarette.

The report that General Boulanger, upon
obtaining a divorce from his present wife,
intends to marry Mrs, Fanny McLaren Lu-
cas-, the divorced wife of Joseph ID. Lucas
of st. Louis, is denied by Mrs Lucas
brother, Robert McIaren, who says that
she and General Boulangcr are acquainted
but nothing more.
No Opposition 10 Blackburn.
II is Iow understood that Governor Buck
ncr will rot be candidate for United
States Senator before the next Legislature
and that Senator Blackburn will be re-
elected without opposition.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
AdvIee To Contributors.

You beginners seem to write nothing but
your views on politics, and your reflections
on art and your theories Of life, which you
sometimes even think original. Editors
won't have that, because their readers don't
want it, Every paper has its regulr stan
Of leader writers, and what is wanted from
the outside is freshness. An editor tosse5
aside your column and half about evolu-
tion, but Is glad TO have a paragraph saying
that you saw Herbert Spencer the day be-
fore yesterday gazing solemnly for ten min.
utes IN at a Inilliner's window. Fleet street
at this moment is simply running with m n
who want to air their views about things in
general. o
Each thinks he Is as original as he is pro.
found, though they have only 10 meet to
discover that they repeat each other They
should write OF the things they have seen.
Newspaper readers have an Unsuitable appe.
tite for knowing how that part Of the world
lives with which they are not familiar @ %
Write ON politics. ii you will, but don't
merely say what you think yourself; rather
tell what is the political situation in the
country parts known TO you.-l When Il
Mans Smgle-Earrie.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs Lamont yesterday gave most de-
lightful pink luncheon, at which were
seated Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs Fairchild, Mrs.
Whitney, Mrs. Blatchford, Mrs A. A. VIII
son, Mrs. b. II. Warder, Mrs. Edward Hal
llday, Mrs. T. p. Is. Sands Mrs. Admiral
Radford, Mrs. Dolph and Mrs. Audenreid.
At each plate, as u souvenir of the occasion,
was dainty cup and saucer filed with bon
bons and tied with pink satin ribbon, on
which was an engraved portrait of Mrs
Cleveland with date aud name Of guest.
Yesterday the wives of the Justices of
the Supreme Court held their regular
weekly receptions. Those receiving were
Mrs. Chief Justice Fuller, Mrs. Justice
Harlan and Mrs. Justice Field.
The japanese Minister and Madame
Mutsu will celebrate the promulgation of
the constitution of the Empire of Japan on
February 10. Cards have been issued for
the occasion.
Mrs. Harvey w. Anderson of Norfolk,
Va, formerly Miss Belle A. Mccullough of
this city, will receive with Mrs. and Miss
Calell at l407 Massachusetts, avenue to-
morrow
Secretary and Mrs. Endicott last evening
gave dinner in honor of James Russell
Lowell. Among the guests were President
and Mrs. Cleveland.
Hon. j. II. j. Pitkin, General Longstreet,
Plummer's, 1928 street northwest.
Mrs. Representative Chapman will hold
her first reception Of the season to-day at
her residence, 1904 street.
Cards have been issued by Mrs. Senator
Paddock for Wednesday, the 10th instant,
from to Up. m.
Covers were laid for ten at the violet and
| jonquil luncheon given yesterday by Mrs.
Ira Davenport.
Mrs. w. II. Clagett and Mrs. Howard
| Clagett of Sixteenth street will not be at
home to-day.
Mrs. Ellicott will give her second tea to-
morrow from to p. m. at her residence,
3CO0 street
IN enjoyable ball was given last evening
at the Rifles Armory by the Informal AS
somLly.
Mrs. IIorsey gave delightful luncheon
yesterday, at which covers We're laid for
/ twelve.
party of friends were entertained at
dinner yesterday by Senator and Mrs. Cam
| cron.
Mrs. +. l.. Ainsworth will not receive to-
morrow, but will be at home on the 18TH
Mrs. Linden Kent of Massachusetts ave
nue. gave n handsome dinner yesterday.
Mrs General Thomas Van Duren and
Miss Van Duren are at the Richmond.
Miss Lottie Goss OF Somerset, Va, is the
guest of Miss Riley Of Iowa Circle.
Mrs Smedley Darlington and Mrs. Catch
ings will not be at home to-day.
Mrs Wheeler and the Misses Wheeler
will not receive to-day.
Mrs. Miles will receive with Mrs John
Moore this afternoon.
The Misses Herbert and Miss Smith will
be at home to-day.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

The star-Eyed Goddess of Reform has not
been mentioned for such long period OF
time that she now ranks among the lost,
strayed or stolen. The Hon. lIenri Waiter
son of Whiskyville, KY, who has been her
one-cyed guardian for 10! these many years,
Is unable to account for her whereabouts.
TIE WASHINGTON CRITIC AYERS that she
has retired from society, whereupon Mr..
Watterson, in his CO,rier-J0urnai, bluntly
demands to-know "whose societygn This
is pertinent inquiry, because, really, the
Star-Eyed Goddess gotinto such bad society
for while that her retirement from 1t
would he an important social event, There
is faint suspicion that the old girl is
sleeping of, behind a bluegrass haystack,
the effects of her last mad whirl with the
Apotheosis Of Reform, G.. Cleveland The
only certain thing, however, is that Mr..
Watterson no longer has her for his CON
stant companion,-[N. Y Graphic.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

Assistant Postmaster-General Stevenson,
who was yesterday nominated to succeed
he late Justice Merrck, Is native of Ken
ucky, his birthplace being in Christian
County, on the 23d of October, 1895. He
tmoved to Bloomington, ILL.,, when 10
years Of age, and was educated at the
Illinois Wesleyan University aud at Centre
College, Kentucky. He studied law at
Bloomington, and was admitted TO the bar
at the age Of 20 years. In 1859 he moved
o Woodford County, KY, and was chosen
Master in Chancery, which position he held
until 1865. lie was elected States Attor-
ney of the Twenty-third judicial district
and held that position four years, He was
candidate for elector on the Mcclellan
ticket in 1864, and resumed the practice of
law at Bloomington in 1868. In 1874 he
was chosen a Congressman from Illinois,
and In 1877 was member of the Board OF
Visitors to West Point. lie served rs a
Representative In the Forty-sixth and
Forty-eighth Congresses. On July ., 1885,
he was appointed TO his present position by
President Cleveland.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

The NOMINATION. of General Steven
son to- the Supreme Bench of the Dis
trict, while creditable to the appointing
power and compliment to the Bench,
is hardly one that will be confirmed. A
Republican Senate will scarcely care to
bcstow life position upon dstin-
guished opponent, though 1t may be
argued in its favor that confirmation
will remove powerful antagonist from
the field of politics. Among politicians
of one party the men of their own side
are the ones they want to get out of the
way, and If any man is to be set aside
by n Republican power II will be n
Republican. General Stevenson will
no doubt be left free to enter the list in
1892 as strong competitor for the
Democratic prize of that year.
THE CRTTC HAVING stated that the
Star Eyed Goddess of Reform hal re-
tired from society, her legal guardian
and national protector, Henry Waiter
son, asks "whose society" How do
we know If Mr.. Wattcrson doesn't
know the crowd the Sc c. II. has or
has not retired from, he is certainly very
negligent of his duties TO his ward.
Mr.. HILL now proposes that the
/ Democrats shall have two watchwords
"Agitate and Educate Very appro-
pirate indeed. The Democrats were
much agitated over the education of the
last election, and they well know wha'
the words mean.
A SILK FACTORY is in prospect a
Lynchburg, Va, and the whole coun
try thereabouts has gone to planting
mulberry trees.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
Mrs. oleyeland,s nrIe-a.nrac.

Mrs. Cleveland is said to have spent n
good share of her pin money in collecting
rare and antique bric-a-brac with which to
adorn her future home. 1t is from her that
Washington society has caught the china
craze Every young lady who has rich
Papa has also what she calls her "col-
lection of jugs and vases The young
man who ia invited to look At 1t Is expected
TO contribute some article that will make
the collection more attractive. Unless he
has plenty Of money he had better not eX-
pose himself tI~ this danger. saw col
lection yesterday In the parlor OF one of our
millionaire Senators which included little
Dresden snuff box, an inch square, which
cost $50, and two of crazy King Ludwig
vases, at $4,000 apiece. These vases are
five feet tall and rs heavy rs Saratoga
trunks, while the snuff box weighs scarcely
two ounces and would go into your small
est pocket Wash. Cor Philadelphia
Times
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

served. Colonel Colman has made an
excellent Commiss oncr, and given to
the Department charactc il never en-
joyed in so high degree before of
utility as we as ornament We con
gratulatc him, therefore, upon the dis
tinction that. he has so worthily won;
and as NJ. c eveland has shown his
aprrec alton of The Commissioner $
services by the appointment, the Senate
can well afford to do the same thing by
its prompt confirmation.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

Nineteen years ago the wife of proml-
nent Kingston, N T., man accidentally ran
a needle into her breast. AS II occasioned
but little pain and could not be extracted,
she paid but little attention 10 the matter,
hoping for the best. On Tuesday night she
was awakened out OF sound sleep by a
peculiar prlcking sensation In the throat,
Rising in bed, she began TO cough. The
pricking became more severe, but the sub
stance appeared TO be rising In her throat.
Thrusting her fingers down as far ~ pos
sble, she caught hold of am object and drew
II out. II was the needle that had been
joumeying about under the surface for
nineteen years.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
A Gllmn.e of ME-. nIaIne.

Although Mrs. Blaine has turned CD in
years, she is remarkably we'll preserved and
is looking as full Of feminine vigor and
fresh matronly looks as might be expected
in woman OF 40. Mrs. Blaine was Il re-
mark0bly handsome and queenly-loOking
girl, and still shows these striking features.
She Is not u viyacous woman in manner,
but possesses remarkable force, which is
sometimes misconstrued as austerily She
has tender affections and Is much beloved
by those who know her as she Is and not as
she may appear in the formalities OF conven-
tional social life. The children Of Mrs,
Blaine are Walker, Emmons, Alice Mrs.
Coppingcr), Margueretta, Isabella, James
G. and Harriet stauwool- Philadelphia
Times
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
Red Tape In Austria.

The Vienna correspondent of the London
Times writes that "American couples about
to travel in Austria ought to take with
them their marriage certificates. An Amerl-
can lady recently gave birth to a child
here, and the father, accompanied by wit
nesses, went to register the birth, Owing
to the absence Of marriage certificate the
clerk said that he must record the birth as
lllegitimate, and the only concession made,
after much eXpostulntun, was the substitu-
tion Of the word doubtful for illegiti-
mate Further on being told that the
parents belonged to the anglican church,
the clerk wrote down, NO religion ~
Frank Leslie's Newspaper
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
PENCIL SIX ETCHES.

sELr-sACRfF1CE.
noble Benedict is he
Who, when his wife goes out to tea,
And through the evening tarrics,
Is quite content the time to spend
With some poor, lonesome female friend,
At LOsokams or Sol0ri's
"Tho yield OF corn in the United States
in 1883 was 1000 100000 bushels, or 32
bushels to each inhabitant," observed
Senator Daniel as he called for hoe-cake
yesterday.
"Well," said Mr.. Caruth OF Kentucky,
"when you come to apportion 1t, that isn't
much--two gallons to the bushel, sixty-four
gallons, or Just one barrel and a half to
each individual, and that to last whole
year"
"Gallonsl barrels!" exclaimed the Sena-
tor. "l don't understand you"
"Well, what in thunder is corn for II not
to make whisky?" replied the astonished
Kentuckian.
That Representative Morrill's good looks
and attractivencss do not decrease as his
years increase, is attested by the following,
which was dedicated to him to-day by an
admiring and appreciative friend on the
occasion of the 55th anniversary of his
births
Fifty-hye,
As I'm alive!
Too sweet
To eat.
An early valentine.
-,
JUST ONE.
"Just one,n said he "No, no. said she,
~ won't be caught again
Last night, when you just wanted three,
You never stopped at ten.n
"That's true,n he said, land was wrong.
/ won't do so again
I'll make just one tonight so long
That Il will do for tcn.n
-,
Mr.. Sam. Owen Of Georgetown declares
that he is not Samoan and has no grudge
against Bismarck.
-.
Dude (at a tca)-Mlss Sparkle, how long
have you been in the city,
Young Lady--Only this season, sir
/ nude-Indeed thought you were In
digenous.
| Young Lady--No, am plant. Ny
father is an electrician.
| Dude-Ah, ] sec--a Brush light.
! Young Lady Ondiguantly)-I am moi
from the brush sir. l'm from Boston.
And she brushed lightly away.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
The Niistress-I.lect.

This is from the Philadelphia Enquirer;
"The mlstress-elect of the White House, il
is said, has an eXquisltely modelled arm.
And, as 'Katisha' would say, after she
cutters the White House people will go
miles to see her elbow. BY the way, was
there ever Prcsident's wife who did not
have an 'exquisitely modelled army II 80,
1t must have been long before the era OF
the press personal column
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

During the debate ON the Smalls-Elliott
contested election case in the House yester-
day Amos Cummings of New York pre-
sided, He continued writing on his syndi-
cate letter just the same as when in his
seat on the door 1t was not pie that he
had In his mouth when Mr.. R0wells time
expired that prevented him from announc-
ing that fact to the House, but n piece of
Jelly cake. At any rate, Mr.. Cummings
got there.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

WE coNGRATuLATE the Empire of
Japan upon the adoption of her new
constitution, and hope that blanks have
been left in il for the insertion of 4th
of July, a Star Spangled Banner and an
American Eagle.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 19, 1889.
.AMusEMEyTs TO-

AIBAuems-"Thc Henrietta" Robson and
Crane
BJou--"Uncle Toms Cabin"
K1RNAN's- Reilly and Woods.
NArIoSAI.-Rose Coghlan In "Jocclyn."
CYcLoRAAA-B Battle of shiloh,
CoNGREGATIoNAL CuuRcH-Xander-M Miersch
Concert.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
r. W. WALKER, 1000 f st n w.
FOR RENT-H0USES.

JyoR RRNT--o3G p ST. N. W, 10 ROOMS,
IL all mod. imp, $40; 1905 Il st. =. w. I
foous, nll mod. Imp. Inquire Of GEORGE
WHITE, i02 Maine ave, at Oh Moniay
L-OR RENT-221O. 2212 AND 221t 18TH
II 81. II. w; mod imps; $3.50. 1908 9th st.
n. W., o. room brick: $40.
TIIOS. q. HENSEY & CO.,
1909 4 1T. n. W.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT.
Safe as u. $. bonds; O per cont payable
quarterly; In sums SlOO to Sl,O0G snlil
premium charged.
LOANS,
IN sums to suit at q per cent.
The above Is only portion OF tho property
on my books For fu(l list call ~ u'lico FOR
bulletin issued ON the LIST and 10Th.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
CRITICULAR.

THE TRUTH IN POETRY.
Oh, where shall rest be found ?
The weary wand'rcr cries;
And echo answers: "Where
They do not advertise"
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

NORMAN CoLMAN's SONG OF PRAISE.
An humble farmer, M
Have risen to the station
OF Cabinet officer in
This grand Administration. G
'Tis true am not In
For long continuation,
But that has nothing to do
With the loftiness of the station.
II aint SO much the job
That renders my condition
A pleasure to me, as
II is just recognition.
For every farmer boy
In all this glorious nation, A..
VIII look upon me as
The Lands idealiZation.
Nor will they, when they tell
In after years, my story,
Make mention OF the fact that /
Had but two weeks of glory.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

An old bachelor says mans inhumanity
to man is a picnic compared to woman's
inhumanity to man.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

This has not been "A no pun winter for the
majority Of our leading humorists.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
Signing the pledge is reel reform.
A BRoTuER's LOVE.

An officer popular in society circles is
General Gossip.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

A BRoTuERs LOVE.
1t was Bilkins' weddingda and he was
teasing his kid brother-in-law.
swell, Johnnie" he said, solemly, "rm
going to take your sister away of and have
her all to myself, where you won't see her
any more"
"Nol Really, are you2" said the kid,
curiously
ayes, am. What do you think of itYn
"Nothin'. guess | can stand it II you
CAM
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

EOR RENT -NINE-RoOM BRICK HOUSE.
IL In first.class order, 40 North carroll VI
avenue southeast; large yard AMI pleas tlt
homc, $1,000. GEO. +. HAHBlN.
$40 Pa. ave. y. G
FOR RENT-WE HAVE STRUCK "BED
H. rock"-3O new brick houses. containing
4 rooms each. ON I'd street, near NJ street
southwest; only SS each. including stable.
CHAS. Il. BANES.
1908 4 street northwest.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Tor RENT OR FOR SALE-ON AN EASY
j. rental. choice iIallet Il Davis upright
piano; nearly n, W; a bargain until 5tii inst.
81 9th st. n. W.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
BOARDING.

rINo TIE GOVT PRINTING OFFICE EN-.
plOyes: If you want II good, sub 'tantial
meal, or boaId by the day, week or month, 20
to l.. MANGuM'S, 800 North Capitol street
ut reasonable prices,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
For SALE AND REM.

u EAI. ESTATE BULLETIN
IN or
THOS. Z. WAGGAMAN, ol7 f Street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdn -.
TWO STORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
IIoR RENT.

For RENT
UNFURNIsuED HOUSES.
No. 20 Iowa Circle. 3 story bk., IL
rooms, sinblc in rear .....,....,.. sl25 %
No. 1iUi Stoughtun ST., 3 ttory biz.
and stone, % rooms. a. m. i..,.,... % %
No. 1iO8 Stoughton st., story blk.
and stone, % rooms, n, IN. i..".... 30 %
No 1dUS Stoughtun st., . story bk.
ana stone, rooms, a. m. i..,..,. 90 90
No. 1a10 stoughton t., 9 story bk.
and stone,0 rooms, a. M i..".... 90 %
aud stone, o rooms, a. m. i......,. 60 90
10. 135 II st. 2. G., . story bk., 10
ICONS, IA. m. .i.,...............". 45 %
water. gas, efc..................... 1s 90
No. Oh X ST., . story bk., o rooms,
n. IN. l....,...., .....'....''.'''''. AZ w
FURNISHED HOUSES.
No. 20 Iowa Circle, 3 story bk., IL
rooms, he0te ed by furnace. newly
papered with paper to match furni-
tuie.,,............,. communicable W
STORES.
No. $50 Pa. ave-, 9 story brick, 3
rms, 25 x 90 each, to alley...... s1i5 90
N. g, or. of Columbia and 7 SITS 80. - 0O
Pip NJ st. store nd dwelling;new. 80 90
OFFICES.
No. 62b + ST. n. W.. 3 rms, Sd floor. $40 %
No. G2b L IT. NV, 3 rms fth iloor 30 %
No 025 + tt n W., 3 rms, 9th hoor.. 30 %
STABLES.
In rear Of No. 1901 X ST., 8 or O
stalls, large carriage rm., coacn-
mans rm., etc., cor. OF alley and
iacing 18th hst........,........,.... 80 90
NJ. NJ. PARKER,
No. 1dlS st. n. W.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
FOR RENT-ROOMS.


EOR RENT-A NICELY FURNISHED
II front room, I'd story. 727 9th street
northwest.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

BULGARIA wants the Constitution of
the United States. Well, there's no
copyright to interfere, and II there was
we would favor It's being international.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

The AGRIcULTURAL BUREAU having
been raised to the dignity of an ENecu-
tive department mainly through the
well'directel and laborious efforts of
Chairman Hatch OF the Committee of
Agriculture, who has given much at
tcntion to the matter for the last eight
or ten years it is altogether proper that
Commissioner Colman should be placed
at the head Of the new department and
thus become member of the Presi-
dents Cabinet The honor will be o.
brief duration. but is none the less dg
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

n~Sl5@THE WASHINGTON ARCuITECr.
80 URAL IRON AND BRIDGE WORKS.
Corner of Water and 32d streets. Washing
ton, ID. G.. Telephone Call, 1858.
kOofs, Bridges, Turntables, etc. Rolled
Iron and Steel beams, Channels, Angles, etc.
Castings of every description. Ornamental
Cast and Wrought-Iron Work a speciality.
Plans. Estimates ana Strain.Sheets prninptly
furnished on application. Special facilities
for Heavy Castings Capacity of works, 5000
tons per annum.
EDWARD l.. DENT. NJ. e.,
Owner and General Manager.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12

Lucy STONE SAYS the churches will
never be filled with men until the pull
pits are filled with women. To show
the fallacy of that let Lucy try preach
ing. The men will say eve asked for
bread and you give us II Stone. We
don't need IL "
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-02-12
{ Among Southern White
Republicans.

A New York Sun special from Charles
ton, s. c., says sensation has been caused
in that State by the publication of an ad-
dress to the white people of South Caro-
lima, which appeared yesterday morning.
The address was issued by convention
held in Pickcns County on February 4, and
calls upon white voters to join In an effort
to organize white Republican party In the
State. The address declares In favor OF
protection to American industry, and that
it is the intention of the party to affiliate
with the National Republican party in its
efforts to secure honest elections, establish
good schools etc.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-09-26

w. M. Bateman, a member of
the Farmers Alliance, will be
married at the State Fair in
Raleigh on Alliance day. His
wedding suit is to be made of
cotton bagging, showing his
anti Trust sentiments. He was
to have been married on Oct.
LIST, but at the earnest solicita-
ton of several prominent mem
bers of the State Agricultural
Society postponed the wedding
until the Fair,