The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-08-08
PRINCE pAk's FIRST LESSON.
Some Features OF n Washing ton Reception
Puzzled tho Learned Corcan.

One of the most amusing expcrien-
ccs of the Corean Prince PAX during
his brief s%ojourn at Washington was
his first introduction to the polite So
cicty of the American capital. 1lo
and his suite were presented to the
President in the height of tho fashions
able season. 1t was Cabinet ladies'
day, and DR.. Allen, physician to the
King, who had them in hand, deter
mined to give his charges their first
lessons in Occidental polite ways at
the drawing Don of Mrs. Whitney.
The Prince in honor of the occasion
rugged himself up in b%rand-ncw Orien-
tai toggery. The Prince entered with
his ja~dc-ringed hands across the heavy
abdominal folds of his paddle aud
moved forward with truly Oriental
solemnity. evidently amid the maze of
IL somewhat pcrplcNcd as to his
destination. Suddenly, instead of
hating opposite the master of the
house, he found himself confronted by
the smiling, gorgcously dressed, and
afrabie wife of tho Secretary of the
Navy.
DR.. Allen said in the official tongue:
''li,is is the wife of the master of the
house" who is shcp" said the
the Doctor. 'What is she doing hcre?'
She is hero to represent her husband,
who is high official" The Prince,
somewhat p%crplcxcd, took Il stately
view OF Mrs. Whitney and bowed pro-
foundly.
'.lt is the custom in this country to
take the lady's hand, which she has
extended toward you. That is the
form of %salutation," said the Doctor.
The Prince turning back the silkcn
folds of his Turnh maize cntcndcd II
beautifully shaped swarty hand. 1t WAS
the first greeting Of the social customs
of the Hermit Kingdom and the great
republic.
The Prince, evidently feeling that he
had not done his duty, inquired: But
l do not sec the master of the house. |
must pay my situations to him
'.lic master will be here soon. He is
engaged on official duty Then let
us stand aside and await his approach."
said the dignilicd PAX. The Prince
and suite then moving out of the cur
rcnt of callers approaching The hostess,
remained in mute wondcrmcnt at the
scene.
The Prince gazcd covcrtly at the gor-
gcous furnishings and ornaments oflhc
sumptuous ball room. But for n time
his eyes followed the assisting ladies,
some of whom were in evening toilette.
Each in turn came up to the Prince 10
give him a greeting. With solemn
micn the Prince watched them in ST.
lcncc, tlen turning to the Doctor, said:
''NNlio are all these women coming in?
Are they the Gersans {dnncing girls
To give pleasure to the master of the
house and his irieEdsp' "Oa, no.
and daughters of the officers of the
army and the Government. ''Ihcn
what arc they doing hcrrP" said the
Prince, They arc here by the invita-
ton of the master of the house with
the consent of his wife. They belong
to the masters of other houses. who
allow them to 20 out" May l look
at thcm?' said the Prince. sob, yes
said the Doctor, ''you may look at
them and speak 10 them
The Prince rested his almond eyes
upon the bare shoulders of Il fnshiona-
bly, dressed lady, and noticed her
SILVER from the effects of the January
chill. The Prince remarked: 1.-the
cold takes hold of her. Why DOM
she pull up her clothes aud put then,
ond" In his mind the decollcte style
created a sensation of dropping of,
and was Il great strain to his Oriental
notions Of feminine attire and modcsty,
Albany Jomrnul.