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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
HOW CLEVELAND REGIsTERED

A large man, says an exchange. walk
ed into one of the improyisud polling
booths in the vicinity of Madison aye
nue., New York, on the hrst day OF
registration. Four or five men sat
around the tables copying lists and pre-
pairing their books. They paid no at
tention to the conner until he said,
after waiting patiently for while:
81 would like to register"
"Where do you live?" inquired one
of the clerks rather gruffiY. The rest
looked at the would-be voter rather
suspiciously.
"No. SIG Madison avenne," was the
reply. g.
"What's your namer'
"Grover Cleveland"
The man started as if he was shot i.
He was 80 excited that his book fell &c
the floor, while "de gang" rose to the!i
feet and awkwardly expressed theil
confusion by removing their mats
Meanwhile the ex-president OF tn
United States registered like any othe
citizen and walked away very mnc
amused.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
GIRLS AWAY FROM HOME.

IRu.b Ashmore, in Ladies' Home JOurnsi'l
The girl who is going away iroui
home quite by herself, and VINO Will
have to travel for several days ahn
NIGHTS on the cars who VIII De AT
strange hotel by herself, wants niue
advice about what to do. Ter numDei
NAV he many, 80 | prefer TO tell her i'll
this little paragraph: In buying nei
ticket Tor the trip she also buys a t1ckel
for her sleeper, and the railway ofiiclai
will arrange that if she does not get the
entire section the other berth ls also
occupied by a lady. When she wishes
TO 90 To bed, the porter, at her request
will arrange the berth for her, and lheh
ont OF the small satcnei that she mas
proyi,ied she will take the dark flannel
or delaine dressing gown in which she
Intends to sleep, and go TO the toilet-
, room and put this on. Her clothes are
hung by the berth, and while she II
advised to remove her dress, skirt anu
corsets and her shoes, 1t will be Wiser
, 10 retain some of her underwear anu
her stockings, not only because OF the
draft but because of the facility OF get
ting into things the next morning. re'
I'D early and 90 to the toilet-room, Du'
do not monopolize it for hours.
When YOU reach Il strange cltv Se'
into the stage that belongs TO the hole
a 10 which YOU wish to go, get out al IN
ladies' entrance, go into tie reception
e room and say that you wish souie on
sent from the Office 10 yon. Tell VINO
ever comes exactly what KIND OF
room YOU want, and ask the price G
II. Give him your name TO register
and remember, while you are alone !
a public house il is not wise to dress
, any except quiet way. NO tfonD'
about ordering your meals shonid
I'll exnerienced, as the bill.of-fare SHOW
or oxac,lv what is served and you ca
40 take your cnOice.
n, As to clipping" you will certain
es give a small tip to the porter WI
II straps and locks your trunks for !o
and TO any bell-boy IN the hotel WI
't' shows YOU some special service. Ii u
~ are only there for few hours IL lS
oe oe necessary for you to tip the walter, II
ut the chambermaid,un unless she also shou
,!r ne do some act OF kindness lot you su
~. .,e as brushing yonr gown, getting l
no piece of soap that you have iorgot'e
.ute ue or putting u stitch in ripped iroc
lo Although it is not pleasant to De aioi
III, still | do firmly believe that q weii-oi
III. girl with q clear head and an uhu
oi Standing mind can go, without a
-. trouble. from California to New lt
81. and receive nothing but courteous
10 tention.
Ih' The don'ts are these:-
as 7 Don't dress loudly.
Us Don't make any acquaintance on
aoo car or in hotels.
OF Don't sit alone in public parlt
ha' Better by far stay in your own ro
EN-, and read, than make yourself an OBJ
InS of comment.
oi Make up your mind to be courte
Ken and nolite, but reserved, and all I
pest will be ike Chevalier Bsyards to
.. and all women will give you what
~ -, demand-respect
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
THE CAT AS A NURSE.
lFrom the New York SUM-

A Mississippian has q cat OF which
he tells the following story: 81 was
sick short time ago and the cat would
como from the table to the bed trequent-
ly. She finally caught q mouse ana
brought it to the bed, laying 1t down
beside me. threw 1t of, but as oiteh
as did 30 the cat wonld bring 1t back,
until thought she wanted me to eat
it; so made believe to eat 1t, ana the
cat W ent away perfectly satisfied. Ana
before night the same day she brought
me a striped squirrel, and each day LOT
the three days l was in bed she brougni
game, with the same result; she wouio
never leave until l had pretended 70
eat it,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
FUNNY-PERHAPS.
IFrom the Lincoln County News

IFrom the Lincoln County News.l
One of our handsomest Young ladies
was considerably non-plused few
days since on account Of a most dis
agreeable mistake on her part. Being
IN a great hurry to get some flour for
supper, she took what she supposed q
pillow slip from bureau drawer, and
briskly made her way to Herman
Niemeyer's store, bounding into the
apartment, smiling like basket oi
chips. Herman politely took the pill.
low slip (D and gracefully threw
SCOOP OF flour through il the flour flying
all over him and the Young lady. The
pillow slip mad two outlets at the bot
tom of it, nicely iringed with fancy
work. Mr.. Niemeyer loudly demand
| ed, "Vat tur you didn't SOW M de
d-n ting!" aud the young lady an
swercd by flying through the door.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
BRIGHT OONOEIFs.

The pupil of the eye is incessa nttys
lashed. d.-Fittsburg Dispatch.
It is odd that all men are trying so
hard to get even.-Dallas CrexaO
News.
The flower of the family usually
blooms in the shade.-Denver Road.
A mans lot may be hard, but his
neighbours hens can make it look fuzzy.
Binghamton Leader.
The man who wins the day ought TO
have plenty of time at his disposal
Binghsmton Republican.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
WHY he wEPT.

Parson Programme Cheer mp, Brother
Bangs! The loss of your wife is indeed
q sad sffliction, but remember this par
ting is but temporary. Think OF the joy
and satisfaction of meeting all our loved
ones againl
Brother Bangs Violently affected)-,
That's iu.t it, psrson; her first husband
NAV now be enjoying his reunion.-ChiI
cago Mail.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
POLITICAL sTRAWS IN INDIANA.

From the Indianapolis Sentiuel.i
On Sunday the lobby OF the Grand
hotel was filled with well known demo-
Gratis. One OF their number canvassed
them for their presidential preferences.
The result was: For Cleveland, 2l;
Hill, s.; non -committal, 3. II was q
representative democratic gathering
and no doubt fairly reflected the aver
age opinion OF democrats thronghout
| the state.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
SUNDAY GLEANINGS.

In the old fashioned orthodox chnEen.
90 they get more blasts from eelI ss tssn z
airs from heaven. .-Bostons satnEIay
Evening Gazette
,Tis noticed In church this is bound
- accnr. she looks tor the hymn and
w. ~, ioots Tor the her.-Berkshire News.
Never place so much confidence in
,,onr minister IA to sleep during the
sermon. Road.
Sunday ought to have fence before
and behind IT, and then it would indeed
be day of rest.-Milwaukee Journal.
1t requires pious gall 10 play all day
with the devil and at night ask God t(
save YOU, Denver Road,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
It Condones Many Faults.

The things I should have DONE" he prayed
"Iye left undone, tear,
And what I've done, Pm much afraid,
viii rather black appear.
"But. Lord. when summing up nv sins.
PRAY bear this TACT IN mind
To children, women and dumb things
| always have Deen KIND"
He died, and Peter passed him IN
With far more brief delay
Than many an other man whose sin
Had mad DER him less SWAY.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
SWathed Corslet

| walked and dressed and bathed and dress
ed, and drove and dressed some more
And then just began again and strOileo
along the shore.
I'd frocks for every kind OF thing that any
girl could do;
I'm counted somewhat brilliant and I'm
rather pretty. too;
| boated and played tennis Till I'm quite tht
proper ian,
And fshed and hshed and tished and iished
but didn't
Catch
A
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
A Sacred Concert.

What's 10 name? Alas-ah. me
There's nothing sacred ! can see
In the lullaby from "Erminie,"
And marguerite" and "Old Black Joe"
(Tbe latter is a '.hIm." knowO
10 no church catalogue belong,
Neither does "The Warriors song"
And from what I've seen I'm bound 10 say
That Mt sacred concerts" anV way,
There is nothing sacred but the day.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
SHE OUGHT TO KNOW.

From the YOnkers Statesman.i
Mrs. Nice: "My dear, that book is
not fit for you to readl"
"jIer niece: GLOW do you know,
| Auntie2"
Mrs. Nice: "Why, I've read il
tw ice, my dearl''
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
ATTBEa " o. YS.
Tosuv =. ua,ACWwELaI,

ri ,hNEY AL law. Wit practice IN nj
n IL Guuti6 0i the state. Prompt attention
Iv,n tc q / husIneBs entrusted to my care.
-, 80 junlOyl
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
m3-wATCH THE DATE,

Printed with your namc upon the
margin oS your paper. II Indicates
the time TO which YOU have paid /.
Tyour time haas expired, please re-
now, and, If the date ~ incorrect,
notKTv I'M nt once.
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He DIDN'T NEED IT.
IErom the Politician.

Vernon-Won't you come for stroll
with me this morning, Miss Mabel. II
would freshen us both up.
Miss Mabel--Then don't you think
You had better stay at homer
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06

which il the inir"st, rose or n lilyH
Which is the sweetest, peach or pearf
Merr,.'s coquctjsh aud charming is Milly;,
Dora il gCu,lc and inir. lher;
Sweet ms II flower was her face when | kissed
II Ivc is fhr romance and glory of lifcD
NiIiy. nv playmate, love =" like sister,
Rut Dora ! choose for my wife.
That ~ RIGHT. Young man, nnrry the girl
,-n,i iuyr hy oll means If she will have you.
SLnuid her hraith hC"omc delicate and her
beauty fade after marriage. remember that
N,,u,uCssCs, irregularities, or painful dlsor-
,crs peculiar TO her s"X, in the cure OF which
Ifr Prrrrs FaVoritr Prescription IL Suarnn-
iced to give satisfaction, on money refunded
Sec the printed certificate OF guarantee on
| bOttiC-wTapp"r. .,, -, .,
Fnr oycrworkrd. worn-out," " rundown,
dcbilitntCd teachers, miliinGrs, dressnakers,
/ scnmstrCssrs shop girls" housekccpers.
| nursing mothers, and feeble women gener-
/ pliv. Dr. Piercc's Favoritc Prescription Is the
| Jrr. .,tcst earthly boon, being uHcpualcd as an
! apprti1iug cordial and restorative tohc' or
/ strCngth-giNCr.
Copyright, 1888 Ivy WORRIES DIS. MED. ASSN.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
SR. =. D1GR.EX,

A TTOENEY- -AT-LAW, Hi2Einsvilir, NO;
4 WtI practice ~ all the state and ird"rAi
= urts Pro nIt attention given I" collec'l9hs'
examinations 0t land tiEi"s. "riIn& legal inurn
~ ,,,,I.a insurance ~ pieces IN standard com
rnrtrs, and, IN iArl, nlic"H7 to MI h'ine W
hwnit, Is in general. D.rc' over Globe CON
nnp'I' W ~ "a TItrf,,u.yil, Mo apr26Sl
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
Santa Fe Route.
TRAINs ARRIVE.

TRAINS ARRIVE.
7 10 q. m. from Lexington Junction and east.
l2:25 y. m. from Kansas City and 81 Joseph.
1850 y. III. from Richmond.
5:l5 D. m from Lexington junction and east.
TRAINS LEAVE.
T:b2 a. m. for Kansas City Richmond anu eas'
| IL :ah p. III. Tor Richmond
400 p. m. for kansas City and St Joe.
| 80 y. IN. for Richmond. Chicago and east
Buss leaves city Otlice, corner 9th AMI Mail
| streets, forty minutes earlier:
| JOHN TAUBMAN, Agent.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06

Trains marked with Will not stop.
Trains marked with stop on signal --
Local freignts rund daily except Sunday. other
trains daily. ,,, ,s
Coupon tickets sale TO all principal poin's
In the United States and Canada: bsRgase
| checked through TO destination witnont extra
All. mt HigRinsYIlle
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
PARADOXIOAL.

Stern Parent say, Mr. Soiueigh
Sohlclgh sir.
Stern Parcnt-YOu seem to stay
around a great deal for man who il
0 badly gone as you are,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
Wabash Railroad Time Table.

Omnibus will leave the hotels in this
city for Il. u l.. junction, making
connection with trains gong east,
west and north. at ..................7. .00a. m. .
Returning Wiliarriyc at ........... 10 80 u. IN
Omn bus wilIleave for X. =. juno
tion making connection with trans
going east and west. and north as
Far as Richmond, at ... 500 p. m
Return ng, W i'll arrive at ........... 90 p. m
John G. YOIJNG, ,SuperintPndent.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
INDUCING A FUCKER


From Hsrper's Bazar.
MIR. Tootum (making preparations 10
oIav a finite solo) Pete, ham me dat
sack o. green per simmons
on de programme
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
iNRY q. WALLACE. "h' H. Z"
wAE.RAEE H. GAALES.

4 qTORNrYs AND COdNSELLoRs Al
"A law. Lexington, Mo. Onlce, front room
Tnr ecuri hGuse VIII practice in the courtS OF
LaisvctLe and surrounding counties, and Also IN
Inc Supren, GUuy, OF Tie state OF Missouri, anu
the o. y. Circuit md District courts lot tht
Wa.t. o. % stTiGtrt NlsF0ur
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
REPARTBE IN CHURCH.

"Bah!" said the sealskin sacque i
the front pew to the plush coat In Id
rear one, "vou are a fraud.
"Maybe," returned the plush, aht
you are nothing but q skim"
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HENlpssseN ssYs.ANO.
u, Il NaIEANG.

TToEEEY-Ar-IAw. VIII give prompt at.
| y tcntlon 10 ALI EusIueas entrusted to his care
W III practice IN al! The courts, except the fro'
| ate Court ll Lafayette county. ue'-yl
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vzE,asASi5 ~.

E.,oKENGG; n. IsAns@FAR. W. ~,
W,1n.u and Childr, II i
Ii Dtscuscs u specially. OhlGe On Frnnhih
- 80 ,',,,nsiIr rourIEousr apT2lm3
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THIS LAYS EN- ALL OVER.

From the Berkshire News.
The latest regarding lazy man is
that he worked all night because he
was too lazy to quit.
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fFsosn RBesk.,

Briefiess (young lawyerJ-- Well, II
be hangedl
Old Practitioner-I wouldn't be su,l
prised--thst is if you defend yourself !
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06

| E5-TO follow the time OF trains gong wesl
| raad from ton of column downward; Of those
| going eqst read from the bottom Of column up
| ward A. = LOOMS,
| Agent ut exinRton.
II j. WOOD,
| Auont nj Myrlck.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06

LTToRNEN s. -AT-LAW, Lexington, Mo. ).
"A ID ,hc walter having opened an ONCE IN
Ernsns CIty (AmericUu Bank building, highth
and Oriawhrel, w,ll be in Lexington on SaIur-
day o! each week. "'o-''i
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06

A TTORNEY AZ Law. VIII practice IN All
n Tho state and federal courts. prompt attcI-
lion 10 collections, examination oil ianu utIEs'
writing legal IndenluT"s, &c. once In lhIeiH
pcnCer buildlng-lront room. maya"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06
HOW SHE REMEMBERED HIM.

From the New York SUM-
Husband How did yon get along
while was away, my dearf
Wife-Pretty well. Every night
got out some OF your clothes and strewl
ed them around on the floor, tracked
mud all over the stairs and swore q
myself OCCASIONALLY and it really seemet
Hike home. ,isass s...l, l.sssa .s-t.s..s
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vw ,V, uAvunsz0N. M, ID.
EO0UARD BLITZ. T.. ID. :.

I>uysI,IAN and Surgeon, offers his profess
= sinn,l services to the ctiIZpn5 OF Lexington
and Vicinity Onicc. Mcng building trsi-
Inc In YIN n Bojton's sept2Oyl
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n, PlEncE1.'S PELLETS

rerulpfc and cleaner tho liver stomach and
bowels. 'Fhcy are puruiy vegetable and per-
fgCtly harmless. elrc q AS0"c. Sold py
druggists. - cents 4 vial.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-06

Y # HnSSELL, ID. ID. s. SY.
81 front roonip over Commercially TR1&
-.nl, opposite the Courthouee.u HY}
r.,.siugtOn. Mo. uhIbu
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Meeklg gntelligeneer.
OFFIUIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Terms, SZ per heaf'
A deduction of 80 cents will be made If paid
trIctly in advance for II full year.
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spR. J. }. GREER.

s5ER. 5. ~ Ss GSSa
Sq%SsSS S4 R%SS5' sis:fHs'i'''s s Hsi"s
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SBGWALTEks " WILSON

s. ID. sHKwALTER, r. n. WlLeoH. u
Lexington aud PnDliC Annnns.i, mSii n'oi
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DENT 81

,-,IJKGEON DENTIST, Oficr oppo- 60
- site courthouse, over lexington QfYf%4ls
onvgugs Bank Lexington, MO. 1GJ
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l,JNGEON DENTIST, has opened
y N Office over the l. ,Iayette C9un- 1TfYyYYS
" Eluk next door To Dr. Tuckrr. -41lC
ana ls now prepared to do nli kinds OF Mnik
SPECIAL attention given TO the hllin% ni tee'h anu
aciiug teaJh and nave them extracted without
main nv, ne usc al nitrJu7 oxide. Saisihctloh
guaranteed ia every case. lrNihg'uhi MO
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Jefferson City, Boonville & Lexinl
ton Division Time Table.


Time Table ofthe Lexington branch
of the MO. p. r. r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02

[. nHrcd thou ,,lnu doll ITS, and wrote a 'uny and detailed comics sion of his guilt a hicR he sigu"d in the presence of three witnesses.
 This Gnne, Gerald and his partner re. turned to the house of Augustus Horton where they had left Mortimer Percy. They fGlDd Augustus. Adelaide. ant
 To be continue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
ment. and another was 8 talk white stick tied with white and yellow rib

ment. and another was talk white stick tied with white and yellow rib bonS.
 There will be no fancy dresses at the New ears ball and no attempt at costumi ng after any particular period SO Mir McAllister tells mo. Most of the costumes for tat great social occa- sion are finished and in the hands of their happy prosp ctivc wearers. Many toilets have been imported from Paris and London expressly for the night of
 the I'd of January. Ono which was fin ished at leading New \ ork house early in the week is to grace the person of young married belle. l. is a changing opal satin, draped in fry mt
 with white lis:e, which IS embroidered
 with small bouquets of flowers, copied closely frcm nature, in shades of myrtle green, old rose and goblin blue. Tho bodice is very prettily cut, and is drawn to a point in front under a
 N-shaped band of opal-tinted passe-
 mon terie.
 Several of the debutantes have chosen Russian net which is the prettiest and softe5t of the new trans; aren't ma terials.
 for their ball gowns, and two girli,h
 toilets of this order which Were shown
 to me this morning were very pleasing.
 Both were made over white satin, but
 while ono was draped full in Nandyke
 points across the front of the skirt, the other fell In long Greek folds With Sll-
 yer cords run through the meshes to give little weight to the airy mate
 rial. The beauty of both these gowns
 was in the floral garnitures. The first was looped with velvet tulips mounted with ribbon bows in white and crimson, and the second was feStooned with white marguerites, threaded as chill drcn string them. encircling the waist
 and confining, fllet-wisc, the pu1fs of yellow hair.
 Miss Emily Price, the daughter of
 the Tuxedo architect, who has been de-
 clared to be the most beautiful of tho seasons debutantcs is to wear. I hear, | silver white tu1ie trimmed profusely with a costly white fur. The gown is
 made with a silver silk petticoat, bor- dered with a fiir band. Over this hangs the tUlla eml"oi lei ed with far away | shadow, of w @h hazel flowers which seem to belong to the fur and the snow. | The bodice opens in a V edged with | fur.
 Miss Hope Goddard. the Providence beauty, is reputad to Dc intending to wear a lager OCT colo-cd gauge with ropes of chry anthemumS shading in
 color from god to a deep red brown 1 fastening the pu!fs of the tioat.nG airy l material.
 The most resplendent toilets seen will | be, of course, the rich brocades. which | are now tho right If matrons however young. An exceedingly handsome gown l which awaits the evcntful evening has a | bodice and train of dark ruby velvet. | The whole of the underSkirt and the l panels at the sides are of a splendid
 bro"ade in dcl.cate shade of pale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
everywhere. e.

Dress number one was having the last coquetries added to it for dinner in the wearer's honor. The lady is quite handsome. with fair complexion and masses of hair just touched with an auburn tinge, which she curls loosely on creamy white satin, brocaded in raised design with pale peach color The bodice was full and low and rather of the Josephine order. It was finished with belt with gold traceries, through which was thrust an antique dagger set with jewels
 Dress number two was brought with her from England, and was m, ant, so l understood, to make it's first appear ance next Thursday evening at McAl- listers New Years ball. It was a noticeably magnificent toilet, having a petticoat of white brocade, bodice and train of amber satin, with high papillon bows on tho shoulders, to be worn with a quantity of diamonds.
 l have heard a vivid account of Christmas Cinderella" in a Long Island country house. in imitation of the English dances, from little friend who attended, and she says that the dresses were very pretty, the more so, perhaps, that they wore very simple, as tetittcd the occasion.
 Che of the best gowns was of black
  velvet and an enormous bouquet of crimson carnations tied with broad sash ribbons of the same color. A very be- coming toilet was a delightfully."- simple Empire costume of white silk trimmed with posies of daisies. Two sisters who always dress well wore girlish gowns of soft, rose-plnk crepe and silk, with fan and gloves just one shade paler in tone. A capital gown was maize tulle with beerle-wing panels and bodice of dark green plush. 4 pretty debutante wore white net, the skirt trimmed with rows of white ribbon, while her stately mother took part in tho Sir Roger de Coverly in black tulle ornamanted with silver em broidery. A young bride made a charming picture in white satin embroidered in white and gold.
 Two costumes as striking as any mo- ticed were crimson satin over velvet of | 8 deeper tone with ornaments of rubies and diamonds, and black poult | de soie. with touches of warm color supplied by graceful knots of bright red O. trich feathers. The girl who was most in demand among the dancing men wore pale green crepe de Chine, I with fringe of violets about tho skirt and bodice and dangling in perfect | shower over one arm.
 | Holly was iavorite garniLure, 2 l slender creature who i; not yet out ap- bearing in mos green tulle looped with the red berries and p"iclliy leaves. and young matron employing the same l with good effect on maiZe-colored satin.