The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-26

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|o.1ar GREAT inventions have been given to
~ world since then--the steamboat, the
.5,grsph. the electric light, but the world
~ NOT been as grateful TO the inventor fer
80 as society was to Beau Brummel for
sGnging into fashion the starched cravat.
George BRYAN Bummel was born in
Ir,gland in IT'S. His father was a man of
M official position (he was the secretary
N lord North, who had feathered his nest
h manner which was once common to
wicians in England and IS now not uu-
Eown in Anne lea. But alas! the Deau's
a-sndfatber had earned his living honestly
/ M kept confectionery shop, and there
| fre had no claim to being a gentleman.
| Gsorge learned early in life to severely for
get the worthy candymaker. His grand
m1ther also had the indelible stain Of use
F fulness upon her name, and her memory
was likewise consigned to oblivion.
When quite a child George was sent to
/ Et,n. and even then were noticed some of
tbe qualities for which he afterward became
lannon's He never worked. He followed
Gals rule throughout his life. From child
| hood to age he sedulously refrained from
mental or physical exertion. He avoidsd
/ everything else that was disagreeable He
was never known to receive q hogging
#although fogging was then regarded a
Esaluary measure and largely contributing
b British greatness. George was a mis-
chevous and shrewd boy, who made life as
o.erable as possible to himself without
Earring whether he increased the uucomfort-
bleness Of others. Both at Elton aud Ok
lord be always cultivated his social supe-
kiors, for he saw from the beginning he had
kothing Ia expect from those who were
heath aim.
Fortune favored his sycophancy, He
was only IS years old and about to leave
/0xford when some Of his aristocratic friends
contrived to present him to the Prince of
[Wales, afterward George ". 1t was the
Isge OF pettine S that preceded the awaken
Ehg of the nineteenth century to the bust
hess Of life. The last of the Georges was an
[eDtome o. the vices of his family and the
Erivialties of his time. This sensualist--the
FIRST gentleman of Europe, as he was called
Hound something congenial in the person.
|alty OF the polished and self-Dossessed
|ycuth. who was already a glass of fashion
| and a mold Of form. The princes first
/ mark of fashion to Brummel was an ap-
|tOntment to a cornetcy in his own regiment,
| The Tenth Hussars.
The Beau IN this way stepped at once
From the university into the highest circle
hi society. The first dukes of the kingdom
were his lntimates and he occupied posi-
Eon something like that of a younger
Zbrother to the Prince of Wales. He paid
rlttle attention to his military duties, but
was nevertheless promoted to captaincv.
&His only way of Distinguishing his men, it
was said, was by the enormous red nose Of
q soldier who stood in the front rank. His
Eeaconilke colntenalce having been trans
Rerred suddenly to another company, Capt
kbrummel was led to place himself one day
D most awkward predicament. Owing to
bls position so high in court favor he could
r. anything with impunity. When his
regiment was ordered to Manchester he
went to the prince and c3mnlainej ~
eannot go there; it is manufacturing city.
Besides, you wouldn't be there. / must
positively sell out" do as YOU like.n was
fhc amiable reply: and Brummel gave mn
bis iptain's epaulets.
ne LOOK quarters in Chesterfield street.
where ne lived quietly and began his reign
r the dictator or fashion. Quietuess in
everything was proof of his exquisite
paste he was thoroughly the gentleuan
a = dress, and his principles in this resnect
we're SO sound that it is no wonder that the
lanoles OF his time accepted him as their
Porn leauer' mo perfumes" hs said. "but
eau linen and plenty of it, and let it be
country washed" These were his daily
assumes; for the morning, Hessians and
ihtalool IS or top boots aud buckles. with a
- codV ana light or buff-colored waist
f.; ~, Sue wnoie hitting as snugly as glove.
-, UIe evening, blue coat aud white waist
a1' oiack pantaloons, which buttoned TO
II ankles, striped silk stockings and an
2pera hat. This vas the COSTUME of the
|foaGon gentleman Of the period.
beliord, said the Beau one day. .sturn
iouhd:" The duke turned and stood the
&teoVlon' Bedford" continued the critic.
n NC Coatemptuously held the lapel at dis.
b;s th WIN nhger and thumb, "do you call
sniIg coat" That opinion meant ruin
@S,Io unfortunate tailor-just as the
patronage meant riches.
nlIOA mas told US the secret of Brummel,s
$3.50 III dressing. He was never orna-
o la ne knew that any hing which at
lo ou Undue attention was necessarily
ast 30 his choice of his own nabili-
a ~ was characterized, as the poet puts
% - certain exquisite proprietv." He
sHt ~ ". upulous about cleanliness. While he
onn+o W ext emes, his example must have
~ an'teIacted to some extent the conduct of
kfi1e oAA Aouttludu, WHO look q
ne ne IN being sloyenly in their attire.
esn ueckwear of the period, as may be
nnis ~ olo portraits was neither elegant nor
ba liable. The oid-fashioned collar hid
et HiSA and head, and with the inter nina
bon. 'us oL cloth must have been an instru-
kaa r1 VI torture. Brummel reduced these
pss hes from twelve inches in breadth to
an. ,Ian four, and by starching them OBJ
nn lat :, an effect of neatness which ever
~ 'ue world has preserved.
r1,n yihg was another problem that Bean
n act .H solved. Many times he failed, but
ifa a'. was successful. He fortunately lad no
.ba oo W madden him with suggestions that
Iaye 'uu manage it better than be. "What
no You you thereW asked an acquaintance
Viii on Uhe valet coming down the stairs
kaid a., du armful of crumpled linen. "These. -
Frs ne Ealet, ARE our failures.n
h. io Chesterfield street Brummel gave
tsilor " oi fashion to Carlton House. A
sted i SAD to an artistocratic customer who
krinca vice zee as to the best cloth: "The
Ebe bo.s wears superfne and Mr.. Brummel
las tSo coating. think Mr.. Brumnel
me preference.n
ken l tu OF the period considered himself
hel's a' eaoeo when he could take Mr.. Brum-
dnoh.uli from one coffee house to another.
Ia noo'a would instruct her daughter that
in T ~ Important step in society was 70
b cra s-i tAaVoraole opinion Of Mr.. Brummel.
'Or would consider all obligations