The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-21

asked one of the leading booksellers in
the West End, Washington, whether the
sale OF CHRISTMAS cards was not decreasing
with each successive season, aud was in
formed that, on the cont airy, the demand
for small cards Was never 50 great as now
The large frlnged cards and elaborate de =
signs at high prices meet with small sale in
comparison with former years, and books
and other illustrated prints seem to have
entirely supetSe led the more expensive
cards as holiday gifts. Few Of the station
ers have as yet displayed their assortment
In this line, as the rush is usually so great
at first for the selection of the freshest nov
elites that often the stock is exhausted be-
fore holiday week, and many whose means
will no permit Of an early choice are thus
deprived of a chance to indulge the fancy.
A dainty novelty in the way of a Christ
mas gift, which some young girls are max
ing, Is a white silk cravat, crocheted in
crazy stitch, with heavy white silk. These
cravats are made In the style of the popular
''four-in-hand," and were in high favor
with the Bar Harbor beaux last summer,
where they sold for IS each. They are
especially suited for summer wear with
white flannel boating suits, being light, and
easily washed without ironing and, of late,
the fad has started for wearing them ia full
dress upon the occasion Of weddiugs and
evening entertainments.
sour girls are bright and charming"
said lady at luncheon the other day, "but
how bad their voices are, and what dread
full gaits they have. Why will they not
study their English cousins, and try to rem
edy he defects that make them unattract-
i've I"
This remark. says the New York Sun,
opened a subject that was discussed inter
estinaly, upon which many useful opinions
were given. The woman quoted related an
experience to illu 'trate how American girls
we're handicapped by the failings noted
She was visiting in England. Ole day q
gentleman-in fact. born aristncrat-who
was calling upon her, CHANGED across pho
tograph of young New York girl who
was very dear friend of hers. He Instantly
went into raptures over the beauty OF
the portrait, and desired to know if the
original was equal to it. Upon learning
that the girl herself was considered one of
The greates5 beauties in America the man
could not talk enough about her, and al
most confessed that he was already greatly
In love. Only few months later the lady
was back in Now York, snd one day she was
surprised at having the English lord present
himself at her house. After chat ON va
rious subjects of mutual concern, the aristo-
craft admitted TO his friend that he had
come TO America almost entirely In the hope
Of meeting the beautiful girl Of the photo
graph. the lady brought about the meet
ing at the earliest opportunity. giving a
dinner and inviting both of her friends. Ca
the following day the Englishman called on
the lady again, and. naturally enough gave
his opinion of the girl
"Here face and figure" said he. fare per-
fec; her manner is charming; her mind a
rare one; but, my dear friend, what a thin.
sharp Voice she has, and what q gait
1t Is such pity. She is SO very delightful
IN every other way"
The young beauty lost the English aristo-
crat by her voice and walk, and it was a
bitter d .sappointment to her She did not
know why her destinations we're not suffi-
Gent to bring forth q proposal and she
never was informed. BY being properly
trained while she w-s developing she would
not have been afflicted by such physical
faults. Her voice was the result of being
permitted TO talk loud at home, aud her bad
walk was the Catcnme of tight shoes.
Nearly every American girl shouts when
she wishes to say anything. and insists upon
wearing small shoes with very high heels
The remarks made by the lady at the
luncheon were eagerly heard, and every
pretty girl there resolved not only to modu-
late ner speaking voice in the future, but to
| invest at once In pair OF shoes of great
length and breadth aud also fatness of heal.
A distinguished looking visiting gown
that fashionable modisre has Just made
for society belle is of gray corduroy vel
vet. Tire bodice is of gray silk, fashioned
Ike cuirass, and heavily embroidered with
sJesl beads. The dress is y variation On tbs
Jeanne dare model that told you about
the other day. Another smart day dress
worn by pretty woman in Bond street
was or gendarme blue cloth. The bodice
! was cut like a cavalier coat and fecked ali
| over with steel drops. The wearer mad Oh
toque to match. But pretty co stumes ara
legion; could go on describing them till
| the middle OF next week.
A few ball gowns have been made within
the past few days and from them | have
| got al lnkling of the X d that will be worn
! this sea son, says Miss Mantalini. Surah
viii be fayorite material for girls ball
| dresses. l saw two charming dresses in
that material. One in sky>hlus, made for
| tall girl with great blue eyes and dark red
| hair, was trimmed with silver paSsenenterie
studded with turquoise stones aud girdle
| to match. portion OF the bodice was hid
| don by diGphanous cloud of chiffon A
1 ball dress Ii white tulle had smn bows
| showered all over 1t. | thought this
rather paltry dress. Tulle will he
! little run on except for cheap gowns. LADY
! Stanley and her dauga ter mad rather nice
! dresses to wear at the Duke OF 4, ercorn's
ball in Dublin. l saw them at n dress
makers. Her lsdyship's was made OF green
silk OF an aesthetic sn ado, draped with lie W
| eied net aud trimmed with feather. Miss
! Stanley's dress was of Russian net over silk.
/ IL Fad ii charuing floral tri mining OF pale
/ PINK rose leaves, aad ths bodice was fes.
| TONED with ribbon the ssne color. Dew
| drop OF is au exquisite material for veiiine
! bright-c )lOred silks. l saw q dress j pale
/ green silk draped with this material. A
wreath Of roses anl fringe Of grass
| trimmed the foot Of the skirt.
/ One OF the mos valuable collections OF
! diamonds u New York city, says the World
| Is owned by Mrs Whitney, wife Of tire *
/ Secretary Of thu Navy She has an exquisite
! diamond necklace, worth about g35 900, ana
Z solssatrss AZ large a. hazel nuts. 90 single
I diamond, set IN pho. IL reputed 70 be
wo IL $4,000. The entire collection is an.
I pralssi a. 100000.
Many n these gems were the gift Of Mrs.
1 w hitnsy's brother. q western Oh king, who
s'iores his sister. One Of this generous
3 brpther's glfts was ice mansion Oh lie
corner Of Fifty-seyeDtb street and Fifth
I avenue, Which = TIE Whitney winter resl.
deqee. AZ another tine Il vas chees fJr
$4,000, 30 b. used 10 entertaining
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