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Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14

wore a black silk with lace trimming
Miss Lucy McDougall wore pink silk,
with diamond ornaments; Miss Joseph
inc Ruiz was attired in wine-colored
merino trimmed with plush. Among
the gentlemen present were Geo. H.
Holton, S. Purdy, T. j. Woodworth, G.
f. DeCamp, Geo. II. Elliott, A. Mar
anita, A. Rivera, Wallace Woodworth,
d. McDougall, Robt. Woodworth, Rev.
Mr.. Van Cleve, Edward Jesurum, 7. E..
Woodworth and Geo. McDougall.
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test the debate was awarded to the neg
alive by the audience.
The Hellman Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Hellman enter
tanned friends at a dinner party on
Wednesday, at their residence, corner
Hill and Tenth streets, in honor of M.
Lehman and Miss Lehman, of New
York, and Miss Walter, of San Fran
cisco. Handsome floral souvenirs were
used as dinner favors, boutonnieres for
the gentlemen and baskets filled with
choice flowers for the ladies. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. II. w.
Hellman, Mrs. 1. W. Hellman, M. Leh-
mau, Miss Lehman, Miss Walter,
Adolp Fleishman, Mr.. and Mrs. Mey-
berg and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Barows.
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The Seeberger Party.

Miss Seeberger gave party at the
Bellevue Terrace on Wednesday evening,
at which the following were present ::
Mr.. Seeberger, Miss May Perley, Miss v.
Wilmer, Miss l.. Lewis, Miss Anna Field,
Miss Pluma McKeever, Miss B. A. Davis,
Miss Cora Mathews, Miss A. Root, Miss
III. S. Quincy, Miss Seeberger, Fred
Watson, Harry Watson, George Du Bois,
General Mathews, j. F. Blake, Frank
Porter, Elmer McKeever.
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The HaddOck Party.

On Thursday evening pleasant party
was given by Miss Cora Haddock, at her
residence in Vernon. Among those
present were the following Misses
Carrie Longhed, Cora Tremble, Belle
Orr, Jennie Hayes, Nellie Cheesman,
Kittie Townsend, Lee Nelems, Lucy
Nelems, Nettie Beegle, Ina Wright, and
Messrs. Wade, Lambertson, Morrow
Mills, Valentine, Brewer, Mckinley,
Taylor, Draper, Tremble, Lucas and
Tummond.
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The Howell Party.

Miss Mildred Howell entertained a
party of young people at her residence
on South Hill street, Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Yarbrough and Miss Ogilvie headed
the german and introduced some very
pretty figures. Among those present
were: Misses Ogilvie, O'Bear, Annie
Smith, Patton, Louise Dunn, Wheatley,
Ward, Salmans, Harrington, Mrs. Adger,
Mrs. Colt, Mrs. Haroldson, Miss Waddi-
love, Mr.. and Mrs. Howells, and Messrs.
Yarbrough, Patton, H. T. d. Wilson,
Hardee, Harmon, Belts, Smith, Bevan,
Haroldson, Vogelsang, Hancock, Hunter
and DR.. MCGOWAN.
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sc" Cooking Club Reception.

The beautiful home of Miss Ida Men
nefee was thrown open for the first time
since it's completion last Friday evening.
1t is one of the most spacious and costly
residences of Los Angeles, and is located
on Adams street, near Figueroa. The
mansion was elegantly decorated, and
with the floral and other adornments
looked like an enchanted palace in which
fascinating beauties, accompanied by
the sterner sex, passed to and fro. The
dances were accompanied by bewitching
music, and the programmes were unique
and original being hand-printed. The
work was executed by one of the mem
bers. Among the refreshments were
chicken, sandwiches and salads, ice
cream, cake, coffee and heavenly hash,
the latter being guarded by bevy OF
bellies, as the young gentlemen were
continually calling for it. The young
ladies in their full evening dresses
looked charmingly beautiful. Those
present were the Misses Chanslor, Tufts,
Cowan, Bonebrake, Morrison, Seaberger,
May Pearly, (Chicago), Daniels, (Pasa-
dena), Culver, Jordan, Tonner, Brown,
Lee, Smith, Lena Forester, Havemann,
Blanche Dewy, frankie Kurtz, Scho-
field, Rawlings, Yeoman, and Messrs.
w. Cosby, A. Allen, A. H. Busche, j.
w. A. Off, j. Chanslor, Sparks, Johnson,
George Lawrence, Don More, L. Nord-
linger, w. Nicholson, Fred Smith, F. L.
Forester, D. Sole, J. Fred, Blake, Ed.
Tufts, Notman, Widney and F. H.
Suffel
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The Harries Surprise.

On Tuesday evening surprise party
was rendered to ID. J. Harries, of EN-
poria, Kansas, who is visiting his sister,
Mrs. d. Jones, on Philadelphia street.
Among those present were Mesdames d.
Jones, j. E. Pugh, ]. Evans, A. J.
Davies; Misses Inez Tompkins, S. E.
Hughes, Bessie Jones, Kate Hughes
Annie Hughes, Frances Hughes, Mary
Hughes, Dassah Thomas, Lumie Nor
gan, Edith Holden; Messrs. d. Jones
d. J. Harries, E. Thomas, A. Clemans,
J. Evans, r. Llewellyn, w. Williams, J
M. Davies, George Tompkins, j. Mills
Davies and w. T. Pugh.
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A Quiet Wedding.

On Monday last Mrs. P. S. O'Reilly
was united in marriage to Armon La
Pierre at the residence of the bride, on
San Pedro street. The wedding, while
quiet, was quite brilliant affair. The
bride was attired in handsome silk
with court train, and wore diamonds
for ornaments; Mrs. Jesurum wore a
princess black velvet with diamond
ornaments; Mrs. S. P. Wildly, of San
Bernardino, wore handsome purple
plush suit with golden ornaments; Mrs.
Geo. Holton was attired in black silk,
en- train; Mrs. G. E. DeCamp wore a
beautiful black Spanish lace, with pink
sash and diamond ornaments; Mrs.
Jesurum, of New York, was attired in
black silk; Miss Lola Rivera wore a
handsome cream-colored brocade plush,
with pearls for ornaments; Mrs. Rivera
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14

The last rehearsal of the Oratorio Club
will be held Wednesday evening, at 118
E. Fifth street. A dance will follow the
rehearsal.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14
A Week Which Contained
Considerable Life.
Several Events of More than
Ordinary Note.
Weddings and Receptions in the City
and Elsewhere.
Surprise Parties, Entertainments, Birth
day Anniversaries, Concerts,
Musicales and Dances.

Miss Ida Menefee entertained the
members of the Cooking Club on Friday
evening at her home on Adams street.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14
Illinois Social.

The regular weekly social of the Hi
nois Association Friday evening was at
tended by an audience that nearly filled
the hall. Wilson's orchestra opened
with several fine selections, and these
were followed successfully by the vocal
numbers of Misses Grosser and Rohrer,
the recitations of Misses Pearson and
Harwood, and the guitar, mandolin and
harmonica music of Messrs. Letunzer,
Hollingsworth and Fisher. Every num-
Der was enthusiastically applauded. AT.
ter the recess the audience laughed and
applauded continuously at the presenta-
tion of A Quiet Family, by the Wood
bury Dramatic Company, under the
management of Mr.. G. A. Hough. The
following represented the characters
T. w. Kelsey, G. A. Hough, G. w. Med.
Ter, F. U. Rawson, Annie L. Kelsey
Nellie l.. Woollacott, Engel G. Sumner
and Hattie M. Dixie.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14

The next regular meeting OF the Hal
cyon Club will be held tomorrow even
ing, at the residence of Mr.. Pease, 719 S.
Hill street.
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The Colgan Party.

On Thursday evening party was given
by Miss May Colgan at the residence Of
her parents on Twelfth street. Among
those present were Misses Susie Ander-
son, Bessie Bell, Smell, Aggie Balentine,
Fidela Anderson, Edna Bell, May Col
gan, Fannie Adams, Mrs. Houser, Mrs.
Colgan, and Messrs. Newton, J. Colgan,
H. Case, O. Houser, S. Godbold, N. Col
gan, w. Stevenson, c. Poland and c. G.
Inman
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14

The Ladies of American Guild propose
holding Bazaar Tuesday and Wednes-
day from 2 p. m. to 10 p. m. at Hen
dricks's hall, corner First and Chicago
streets, with concert both evenings.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14

A concert will be given at Turn Verein
hall this evening, for the benefit of the
Tabernacle Baptist church. The Ellis
Club double quartette, Prof. Stamm,
Mrs. j. S. Owens and other vocalists will
assist.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14

This evening a concert will be given
by A. M. Hawthorne, at Elks' hall, at
which the following will assist: VIM. H
Brown, B. Bierlich, Miss Katharine
Kimball, M. S. Arevalo and j. H. Bren-
ner.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14

A meeting of the Louisiana Social
Club will take place next Thursday even
ing, at the residence of A. L. Appel,
587 S. Olive street, for the purpose of ar
ranging drive to Sierra Madre Villa,
the Sunday following.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14

The Los Angeles County Medical So
ciety has issued invitations to a recep-
ton to be given at the Hotel Nadeau on
Thursday evening from 8 to II :30 in
honor of the State Medical Society,
which convenes here.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1890-03-08
~ G. Gauss.
Lincoln. y. ".
Jan. 10, 1880.

oAA ~ olliATtNl ~ isaN ALtAtti Va
your LEADER that / would tell all
| knew about the escape of Billy
the Kid from the county jail I'll
Lincoln after killing the two de
putty sheriifs. would have Gone
80 long before this had | not been
slightly indi-posed during the ho!-
idays. 1t is certainly very snSu-
lar that during my lorg life, /
have, since | can remember, gen
orally about Christmas time, been
afflicted with the same symptoms,
AMI Is | aim not the only sufferer,
but all my acqus1anccs general
" complain Of Il Ike indisposi
ton, | am under the impression
that this Christmas dis,cmpcr was
over 1900 years ago imported
from the Orient by the three wise
men who came TO adore the Jesus
child, and that it has followed the
Christians who celebrate properly.
wherever they go. The diaeWeis
Eappilynot in the least dangerous.
# any man is fool enough to con
suit his family physician the doc
tor is very apt to inform him that
he is similarly affected, and that
the only medicine he himself take
and tll2t he would advise others to
take, is Spts. Vim. Gall. in small
and often repeated doses, to be well
shaken before taken. If YOU or"
moderate in taking your mclicin
the disease Will leave az it came
As soou as the holidays are over
That am right in thc theory that
the Christmas distemner was i'm
ported from the East nobody vii,
dispute who fakes into con.;dera-
ton that Asiatic Cholera. Ililucn
N, or La Grippe, and perhaps ma
ny other iniirmities human flesh Is
heir to. travel from East to West
Speaking of TIC grippe, I hope
Providence will preserve cur state
mcn i'll Washington in such man
ner that Congress may continue i
working order and enabled to pass
at least the most pressing laws, FOL
instance, 70 reimburse de mem
bcra rho were robbed by the De
mccratic rascal, Silcott, and pen
sion law 80 divide the surplus Il
the Treasury among thc veterans,
their widows and descendants.
Butt have been dicrcssing. us /
st1Iicd in only to tell Of The is
cape of EiIly die Kid.
Once upon a time, il was, if
mi.take not. in tho month of April
1850. 1851, or perhaps 1852.
whilst Mr. Sam. Wortlcy, the nov
possessor of a zen coat mmc ~
Salado, and myself, were raising /,
vegetable garden behind Che cour.
house at Lincoln, thst Billy th,
KID was brought back from Don
Ana County, where he was traced
for murder, and sentenced TO bt
hanged IN Lincoln. About q wee,
after the date | am wiring about,
he Killed. his two keepers and es
ca9'd. As thc County had no jai
hen he aas kel' mde, guard il
the upper story of the court
house. Sam. and myself lived II
p house together, behind The cour
house. That memorable day
csne out Of MY room, whence
hed gone 10 Light my pire, an,
was crossing Tie yard behind tn
court-hou4c, when ! beard Il she
f}cl. q tuss'e ap stairsi the ccai
house, somebody hurrying dow
stairs, and deputy sheriff BE
emerging from the door runnin
toward me. lie IN r.ght INTO m
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arms. expired The samc moment.
and | laid him down. dead. That
wa ia 4 hurry to secure assist
ance, or perhaps 10 save myself,
everybody will believe.
When ! arrived ut the rarden
gate leading to the street in front
Of ,hc coart hotcse II saw ;hc 9th
or deputy sheriff, Oiirgcr. coming
out Of he hotel cppos te, W h the
other four or five con ny prisoners
where tbcy had taken her d'rncr
( cai.cd TO Inn 20 corc qlck. lie
did so, leaving his prisoners in
from; Il The hu,cl. When he bad
come close IN to me-. and while
standing not more than Il yard Il
far,, | told him that ! WAS Just E-
sct laying Eel dead on he ounG
in ,hc yard behind, and be he
could reply, he YVES struck h.y II
wclidirccted shot { els'om q vim
dow above us. and EEL. dead AZ ny
feet.
ran for M lie TO rcach my
room and 5 cay. when Billy tn
lid called 10 me "DCG't Kun, !
wor!d'nt htrt you-I am Glonc,
and mas.er. not only O. The cotrt-
hon Q. bat al,n oe ;hc tcTn, for
viii a:iow nobody TO come rear us
Tou 90" he said, END eddie
one o. Judge Lconagd's horses
and I viii Gear ont as soon as
can have The silacAles loo 'ered
fiom my lcrs." WI a littlc
prospecting pick | had thcown TO
him n. oueh tllc wlltow lie was
working Tor at least an hour, and
could ret @,comJ.:s4 more iAan 10
fee one leg, and he cJme to the
coAclu;0n t0aw@it Il 70 -, chauce,
70 ', ,.,o To- -. w,;.,-,cj.
.,1u,..o, Noa,r.,.1o 7 b..,
..,}.l .emou y. in r,,v bo.
lon~' ,e 20 B''y Bar, 6 utrc VIC
no Other Lotse available, and had
a,so, r. E....iy's com@,I. ticl ,
paw o. ed b,arlc,s behind the
dale. I c#nc nc2: fory> ct,
say, "a. VII $, was busy sad
ling. E. NJ. Fly K'd t.Hrc
"A u E , rs a'.ae''e' of. my
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ne s?'' "'o 20 <,'l
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sanpl. en-. eomp,si, set Of ianay scales. iorsihsr with o1 eata-
logus u Watches, Books, Cana aud numerous household articles
ca wA,sh NJ ohsr great Inducements to Agents and others. Tho
eesass ss s~seusatsiy fnSd and adjusted and are warranted
IN every respect. and are oAly offered at dis lTiee fr the present
y sasourAss asents and others 10 i.nAs or ssods On a ten
ddlar cash ardsF from or nAzllaath circular we Will ssnd 600
=, Of scales free, OF zlow you & = rnea IAd " this set
4 Z. fvAAs 3 70, ls2 AID IA State 81, CHICAGO, LII.
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capricious Partisan fashion. And yet. such
are the inscrutable ways Of providence,
London is more determinedly French than
France itself-blinking the sailor hat-in
its headRear. Some Of the evening hats are
Of pure white velvet or velveteen: One that
I saw had twist of gold-oolored velvet un-
derneatb, and its only GROWN garniture was
. great golden snake, whose folds enciroled
il twice, the jeweled head with forked
kissing tongue thrust out in front
fssn.oo 90 feis s' With sk bsn s -'e &
brown velvet next the hair and
trimming on the crown formed Of rosettes
of cream chiffon and brown velvet. fawn-
colored ostrich tips and velvet twists fas-
tened by q gold buckle. There 10 much red
smart bonnet Of yellow velvet is edged with
fine silver embroidery about the brim and
ornamented in front with silver star. It
has black velvet strings and bows and
full aigrette Of yellow marabout. Bright
e egf relieved e By 5fsa sod coral
Newer than this 10 bonnet with crown
Of folded white cloth, and gathered front
and wtnR-sheped sides Of starch-blue vel
vet. A small white bird il perched on the
crown. Feather toques and oollarettes or
natural ostrich. for the wear Of brides
maids.
But the glory Of the season is its trim
mings. doubt if there ever was . time in
the history of gowns when pounds, shlll-
ings and pence we're poured out 20 lavishly
for gorgeous embroideries in relief on vel
vet, for chenille and gold thread and col
ored silks worked over raised patterns and
for mock gems or cabochon garnitures,
which began in almost vulgar gaudiness,
but have now taken unto themselves great
and real splendor, and are often most ex-
quisite and costly limitations of jewels 90
mounted on the velvet or silk az to make
the setting itself most expensive consid
GRAFTON. a dress recently finished for Mrs.
Bradley Martin illustrates late fashion ten
denotes. Its material il thick corded
ivory silk, with deep border Of heliotrope
velvet fastened down BY heavy vine em-
broidery in gold. A square-oornered
train ID Get on in narrow plaits
at the back, and ON it the
golden scroll work shows over the
contrasting materials to brilliant advant-
age. Tho low ivory silk bodice is worn with
. basque coat Of heliotrope velvet, over
which the train 10 ct behind, but which is
slaahed at the sides in long tails; triangular,
pocket like panels of ivory and gold fall |
ing over these from the waist line. At the
Same house 10 now in the throes Of making
novel evening dress Of pink chiffon, en-
broidered with gold and silver beads, and |
trimmed with pink ostrich feathers. The
fame Of the Greek robes, which are being
woven at Athens for the nuptials Of Prin-
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turauoises set as flowers starring the border

turquoises cot as flowers starring the border
1t intervals.
Hyde Park is once moro full Of prone
naders. Warm shades Of ruby, russell
brown. darkest sapphire blue, myrtle green
and grey. with exquisite tones Of oitron,
cinnamon and copper arc seen In the walk
ing gowns. These are garnisheu very gen.
orally with fur and with raised vel
vet embroideries. Black velvet dounces
or ruches edge them at the bot
tom, and sometimes . band of black
ostrich feather trimming il set Just inside
the hem, II must be recorded that walking
dresses have slight trains. Though LON
don has come to this, one may hope Ameri-
cams will still preserve their mental equili-
brium. Ono sees much jet both on wraps
and dressed. A tall blonde who passed me
this morning wore striking costume of
salmon pink cloth with = basque fitting
GOAT bordered with Russian sable. Soft
folds of black velvet made the bodice front
and these fell below the pointed girdle in q
wide sash front whose fringe touched the
wearer's shoes. Another noticeable dress
was Of turquoise blue cloth, cut in ono
piece from top to toe and without visible
fastening. RAISED embroidery in gold
striped i perpendicularly in wsvy scrolls,
and half q dozen rows Of yellow Chinese
sable fur encircled II at tho bottom. A fur
trimmed blue cape and . toque of the Same
materials completed the picture OF rink
cheeks and chestnut hair.
Copyright.
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The ono new encouragement to matri-
nony that the autumn fashions have 70
s{fer il long sleeves. At country house
ianoss and in all our preparations for later
winter festivities 70 arc going for pure
somanliness in the shape Of white crcps or
embroidered null from wrists to shouldsru.
surely It il bold stroke to test ths power
Is modesty BY yelling On the waved door
hnd in tho conservatory The destinations Of
|oundsd arms. Thsoarping critic might sue-
|sest the yelling Of neoks also, but the earn
ing critic u nsver sat,gAed. No reasonabls
being can question this final proof that
|yoman still aspires 10 b mans auile.
|,hilosopheR and friend.
TIE nev dancing drssss are really
|~etty, With Hover ea1laads looping thsir
|;chreinsr. Who i s1psetsd IN New 'Yoek
|ometime during the coming soaeon 10 r.
|sat hsr last yeers visit 70 the Clttinra
|ppsersd one evening last weak in Z vsf7
|ma!t oos Of white erspe dotaed With dov.
In. having crossed from Paris 8 IS ~ n
e function prs.idsd ovsr y ~ Co.,
4 6sfeoe = - - 81 paaeh O6aE41k.
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hind and fall in sash draperies. A hum
ming bird in knot of pale blue ostrich
tips was pinned by diamond spray on
the left shoulder. The straight, full skirt
accordion plaits and increasing from q
width Of ten inches iii front to double that
behind. Heavy garlands of pink and white
hyecinths were caught between the 6ounoe
and the full ruchs which made it's heading.
special feature Of Miss Schreiner's costume,
nigh on the shoulders, full. almost straight
and gathered each Of the wrist by nix rows
OF corded shi1rinR ending in a rnchc and
lace run 70 fall over the hand. The pessi-
bothersome in the dance. This NAV be. but
they are certainly quaint and charming,
especially - . relief from the familiar per
spectivs Of scrawny arms. By the way, Il
seems to Be generally conceded that women
are great deal better looking now than
ten forced 70 allow that il doesn't yet need
any large allowance Of beauty to win for 4
ai!l With good backing the reputation Of .
rsigning belle.
York, where doing tie store si q annn nsd
to b the chief end of woman, have / seen
s1ah pushing and pressing crowds Of maide
and metrons Of all classes and distinctions
- block Regent street staring in at the
ma0u0lo 0o0 bu1u&D Q1opl0yoo 0oh1n0 the
plate class slabs that form the fronts Of the
English maRasins. It would furnish food
for philosopher, this contemplative craze,
II begins early, for London-I have BEEN
wasned, .whaa proposing 10 call Sin the
morning" to complete . purchase, not to
call before 10 o'clock, that being the hour
at which ths shop opensd- # lasts until
after nightfaH. Il Il wTspe, enthusiasts,
lifted shove the level Of an amusement. one
Of lfe's absosbin9 occupations. Ons i
tempted 70 study Il instead Of ths hats
devotion. sss
Thsss hats are large lat shapes in soft
felts. worn a the faos, trimmed under
neath and bsot in and cut and twisted In
indsoos1bable oontogtioas. Thsy aim at
the pietuIeequs and often they hit the ax-
t1avaeant. t6ses beiAg nothing undR heav-
- moro eomieal than . still Engliah Girl
With Q bayuns< dawn ~ baok peomaned
M = y dagnisr not q vayvard, Qaeofu
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LONG SLEEVES IN STYLE.
Dame Fashion Has Ordained That
They Now be Worn on Ball
Gowns.
a Golden Snake IL the Verv
Latest Conceit in Millinery
Fanciee.
The Glory Of Jewel Trimmings-Greek
Robes and Walking Gowns In
Beads and Feathers.

Especial Correspondence of TIE INDEpENpEN +. ]
LONDON, Oct. 11.-Surely the girls of the
day have tried all ways of alluring elusive
man. They have played at being everything
from boys to bluestockinRs. They have
clad themselves in shirts and neckties and
bowler" hats: they have cut their hair
short, discarded all dainty fripperies and
donned the students blue glasses, and they
have experimental faithfully with all the
pretty, helpless, sweet simplicity business.
The dowagers and chaperones OF Mayfair
have feted and dined the ailded youth, ana
driven them to Nottingham and housed
chem at Henley. Peckham damsels of sweet
seventeen and Hackney spinsters of thirty
ave have We'd with each othes in the fatal
duenoy with which they reel Of the slang
of the betting ring and the music hall.
One MAY we'll ask in despair, 'tWhat moro
San cx 4 ng man want, why is IL that this
lie still very bad marrying season?,'
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not far from Liverpool. The crepe was
worn over pale blue silk, and the full bodice
was shirred on cords in dozen rows from
the bust to below the waist line. Above
into yoke Of filmy lace drawn close about
the shoulders. Broad blue ribbons were
cast IN loops over the arms, the ribbon ends
being drawn back to meet at the waist be-
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A Twenty-one Pu..ls.

A new puzzle has been sprung upon the
ino6ensive people Of this weary world. II
Il an innocent-looking affair, and IN mex
pensive one withal, but more deadly than
pigs In tho pen." This latest brain-rack-
ing device consists simply Of three columns
Of figures. arranged thus:
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-19
Cut Glassware.

We have received q line of
novelties in Cut Glass which
we will sell on manufacturer
account at wholesale prices.
Call and see our line.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-19
Carving Sets.

Full line of the celebrated L.
F. & G. Carving Sets, from
$3.50 to $25 per set. Fancy
Silverware of all kinds.