Morning journal and courier., 1890-08-23
THE FLEETING SHOW,
Some of Its Facts and Fanc1es.
Written for the JOURNAL AND COURIER.


A writer of fashion articles who wonders
why large sleeves has become SO universally
popular can hardly have given much
thought to the subject, the only wonder
being that close sleeves should have held
their own SO long and with so tight grip.
When very accurately fitted they were en-
durable, but misfts were the rule, they
made large arms look all the larger, and
thin arms seemed painfully attenuated,
well-rounded elbows soon pushed their
way through them, while the possessor of
angular and obtrusive elbows suffered un-
told anxiety lest they should make their
unwelcome and unclothed appearance in
public, and when new sleeves were not to
be had patches and darns defaced garments
otherwise in good order.
When in bondage one pines for freedom,
hence revolution. The loose sleeve is
graceful and comfortable; it allows the
arm to live and move and have its being,
result appreciated by those who have often
had occasion to exclaim my sleeves are
so tight can't breathe!'
If they may now be allowed to remain in
about the same sizes and shapes everyone,
except the novelty -without-regard-t -to-taste
hunters, ought to be satisfied; it is rumor-
ed, however, that the enormous Bishops
and leg o'-mutton sleeves of by-gone days
may return. These, we are told,
were used as pockets or workbags,
being capacious as the sleeves of
All sin, in which it will be remembered,
she had twenty-four packs" The fan,
handkerchief and purse found Judgement
in them, or the bit of fancy work which
the industrious dame took with her when
she went out to tea. A young lady of
New York, seventy years ago or more, was
the victim of daring robbery, having her
sleeve picked as she was returning from a
party. According to newspaper account
the thief secured several love letters re-
ceived in the course of the evening, pair
of light shoe-coverings, a small wrap in
| case the night should grow cold, six
oranges several pieces of sponge cake, u
handful or two of motto kisses and vari-
| Gus other knick- -knacks."
But in this age of bags, when every wo-
| man has at least six, for work, for shop
ping, for parties, of plush and silk and
| satin, embroidered, painted, be-ribboned, it
| is unlikely that dress sleeves will ever as
| sumo such voluminous proportions, or
| serve as catch-alls for all sorts of sweet
and serviceable acquisitions.
TWO WAYS OF DOING A THING.
The Brutal Way.-Two people, presum-
ably parents, emerged from Savin Rock
bathing house, bringing with them little,
trembling child, who, looking out with di-
lated eyes over what seemed to her a
boundless waste of waters, chung tightly
| to the mans neck, and with piteous cries
begged to be taken back. But these peo-
| pie had determined ON salt water bath
| for themselves and for her, and the plan
must be carried out, 50 in spite of tears
and the most touching appeals, the
man strobe out into deep water and there
the little one was unceremoniously
''ducked." Such an agonized shrek as
rang out when the poor little fingers were
torn from their hold, and such white lit
tie face it was that came up dripping and
distorted with fear! And then, amid the
laughter of these ungentle creatures, the
gasping and struggling child was dipped
again and again, until she was too much
exhausted to sob, and every looker-on was
indignant and distressed, though no on.
seemed to have the courage for active in
reference. Could some of the remarks
made upon the idiocy and cruelty of thest
people have reached them their ears would
be ringing yet Whether the child ha,
since died of nervous shock is not known
but would it be wrong to hope that it ha
been removed from the keeping of thos
who were manifestly SO unfit to be trustee
with itl
The Gentle Way.-A woman with q fair
haired little lad in her arms seated hersel
upon the bathhouse steps where warm Lit
tie waves came creeping up and gentl,
Tapped their feet. 1t was not long befor
the child's hands were in the water and h
was splashing it about in delight, then tn
mother, keeping close to the rope, wade'
out little way, and as his courage AM
pleasure increased, she slowly carried hir
farther and farther out until only the goldel
head and bright little face shone above tn
water. AT last, seated upon the edge of
float, What shouts of joyous laughte
i, we've heard as pair of sturdy legs bea
the water, but always the loving arms wer
. close about him and the constant sense G
security and protection freed him from a
. fear.
There was probably q difference in th
natures of these two children-one timid
l the other more courageous; but in neithe
8 case would harshness have been other tina
injurious.
, One cannot help wondering why it
that to some people is given the tact an
/. gentleness that wins its way, while Other
9 have only the forceful purpose that pusht
, it's way, oftentimes to the wounding an
harm of others.
REFORM MOVEMENT.
According to the New York World q
"Anti-gush society" been formed by SON
young ladies of that city. The obje
:. seems to be to discourage the use of il
appropriate adjectives and slang phrase
To describe a tenor or an athlete as
love" costs the girl gusher two dollar
!. the phrase perfectly. magnificent" d
u mands a fine Of one dollar, while indi
l. criminate use of that much abused wol
% "perfectly" costs twenty-five cents II
word delicious" out Of place as when 7
y ferring to hat, a sunset, jewel, ett
70 costs fifty cents, while the word stgo
W geous," as applied to anything exec
scenic effects, costs five cents, and each
of slang ten CENTS Exclamations such
"mercy mel" and s'sakes alive!" are
q penny apiece, while users of irreyere
words are fined one dollar.
. This Anti-gush club might well be
le branch of the "Society for the PREVENT
a Of Cruelty to the English Language, whi