Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-31

ssrenely indinereut to the staring mob. be-
cause deep down In their hearts they know they
are in the fashion.
COSTLY PnIcR or 4 MARRIAGE.
The marriage Of her grace the Duchess Of
Manchester Is causing some gossip and people
are discussing the price she win pay for the
step, - under the viii Of her late husband she
will forfeit her income. But Q curious point
worth mentioning + also involved in this
ting.on. II ID that her title Of
dowagcr Duchess of Manchester viii not
descend with her when she takes the step of
marrying nobleman whose rank at present is
not the equal OF that Of her late husband The
usual custom, which will Of course be followed,
Is that she will still be known as the Duchess of
Manchester, until, in due time. the death Of the
Duke OF Devonshire. who il now a man of over
seventy-two, shall give the Marquis of Harting-
ton, who has already celebrated the fifty-seventh
anniversary Of his birth. that title and seat in
the upper house. when she will become the
Duchess OF Devonshire, and will thus attain
the matrimonial distinction Of having been the
wife Of two dukes in succession
MEANINGS IN coLoRED SEALING WAX.
Many visitors to Paris have lately been remark
ng on the rows Of sealing wax of all hues and
shades, many being novel colors, which are ex-
posed in the windows of the fashionable sta
TONERS shops 1t now appears that a meaning
Is attached TO each Of these colors, which is as
eloquent in its silence the language of fow-
ers and has the great nd vantage that no two au-
thorities differ on The significance, there is no
danger in the misinterpretation of the hues, as
SO frequently happens when blossoms are Of
fered, which in the book of the sender are the
symbols of ardent affection aud in that of the
receiver mean something quite different. In
this new language white means proposal of
marriage; black, death, and violet coincidence.
chocolate Is used for invitations to dinner,
vermilion for business communication. while
ruby, suggestive of coral lips and a bleeding
heart, Is used to seal the missives little Dan
cupid inspires. Green is typical Of hope-for
obvious reasons-brown Of melancholy, blue OF
constancy and yellow OF jealousy. Pale green
Is the color selected for notes containing re-
proof, pink is affected by young ladies when
writing to each other and gray is used for let
tiers to friends who have passed the age when
pink would be appropriate.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
As the date for the production Of 'Ivanhoe"
approaches more interest is manifested in it.
The Duke Of Edinburgh. the royal fiddler, as
ne Is frequently called, who is great friend Of
Sir Arthur Sullivan, was present at Thursdays
rehearsal and several critics have also been
allowed the privilege of witnessing the prepare
tons for the production. The music is re-
ported to be popular and admirably orches-
trated, as Is all the work of this scholarly
A.."'ANAnii, out ~ AS not Ut all Nagnerlan IN
character or method. In fact, most of the
melodies are of the kind that will be sung all
over London, and some will undoubtedly
achleve the enviabie notoriety OF being ground
out by the piano and barrel organs for the
enjoyment of the crowds. The scenery, it is
SAID, VIII be exceedingly fine, and there will be
In addition some sensational effects. In spite
OF the fact that it has been known that there
are no more seats for the first night, applica-
tions for places continue to arrive, and there
have been already ID, 900.
The engagement has been announced of the
Hon. Rollo Russell, q son Of the late Earl Rus
sell, to Miss Joachim, q niece of the famous
musician. who is regarded by some 1.-The only
vloiinist," and whose splsying at the popular
Monday and Saturday concerts, or pops" as
they are more commonly called, never fails to
attract tremendous crowd and awaken great
enthusiasm.
There is more good news in the musical world
to delight the heart Of patriotic Americans.
During his stay in Paris looking for artists Mr..
Augustus Harris engaged Miss Kate Rolla, who
In private life is known as Mrs. Rammellsberd
of Cincinnati She will appear during the Ital-
ian opera season, which will be one of the
features Of this year, functions, and will prob
ably mako her debut in April.
Miss Sybil Saunderson. who has been win
ming laurels wherever she has appeared is also
one OF the lucky ones, as she has signed an en-
gagement with Monsieur Guilhard for the
grand opera in Paris.
PARIS NEWSPAPER GUARDED By POLICE.
The students made an attempt to carry out
their threat Of again storming the offices Of
IEyatite (newspaper) Of Paris yesterday and
gathered to the number of 800 in the Latin
quarter. The authorities, however, had taken
precautions to guard against q repetition of the
attack made 1hursday and strong detach-
ment OF police wac sent to the scene of the
trouble. When the students attempted to
march to the building occupied by l. Egalite
they found the way blocked by the officers, who
refused to allow them to cross the bridges. A
number of revolutlonists responded to the
papers call for assistance and during the day
the offices were guarded by twenty of these
men armed with revolvers and cudgels. but
owing to the action taken by the municipal. au-
thorities their services were not required.