Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04

that came out early in the season those now
seen are not OF SO great circumference or so
large as those worn by the Partisan ele-
cantes. 1t is hardly probabl.. that hats
with brims seven inches deep in front if not
all around, will be adopted before the
spring, when their need will become appar-
ert for shading purposes. One of this sea-
sons novelties are the velvets powdered over
with cut steel dots or these dots may be
termed nail heads. 1t is one of the favor
ties of the new millinery materials espec-
tally turbans. A pretty turban of this
kind is gray with silver dots, trimmed with
gray Persian lamb and gray weasel's head.
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The newest pins show tendency to repre-
sent a series of figures fving after one an
other as if they had been expelled from the
mouth OF cornucopia. A flight OF swal-
lows, five in number, is set in gold and
ornamented with brilliants. A long, slen-
der GOLD wire connects the brides. Under
meath the body of each is small pin to
detain it in the way that its wearer wishes it
to go.
A few weeks since 1 accompanied a young
lady friend to theater box-ofice to procure
tickets, writes Ella Wheeler Wilcox in the
New York World. A lady whose name is
placed prominently upon Mr.. Ward Nc
Aliister's visiting list stepped out of her
carriage as we approached the theater and
preceded us TO the window of the box-ofice.
Behind us came two other people and when
we, had been five minutes in the place
dozen persons were in line waiting to pro-
cure tickets.
Nine. Fashion settled herself in the win
dow frame, took out her handkerchief and
l..
ly, searched for her purse, refolded some
bills which had become wrinkIed in one of
its compartments, leaned her forearms in
the window and asked the young man in
attendance what chance she had for obtain
ing good orchestra chairs for the next even
ing's performance. The young man replied
with the bored brevlty of tone and cold
calmness Of expression usual with the box
Office young man, and placed the plan of the
house before the lady.
She looked it over leisurely, commented
on the seats sold. indicated the seats she
would prefer if they were not already sold,
and finally to the immense relief of the
crowd of waiting people behindiher, paid
for several tickets, and after again rearrang-
ing her portemonnaie placed the tickets
within it. But instead of moving out OF
line she leaned in The window again and be-
gan questioning the bored young man about
the play. She had heard that some changes
were made in the cast. Was il true? No I
Well, how could such an idea get into cir
eulation? Had he not heard of it? Was
he quite sure? Well, she was so glad to
know the facts in the case.
She finally moved on, serenely uncon-
scous that she had annoyed, irritated and
Inconvenience a dozen people by her sell
fish and inconsiderate actions. My dear
women, if you would like to have men give
you seats in public places begin by giving
one another seats. think could count on
the fingers Of one hand the women 1 have
seen resign their places to more burdened or
tired sisters.
The most exquisite girdles are now In
fashion. They are large and are made to
encircle the hips rather than the waist A
row of charming rose canoes fastened to-