Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02

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The kodac has reached state Of import
ance in the summer excursion business
equal to the umbrella and the tooth brush
IL is considered G necessary and indispensa
Bile feature to every well-regulated vacation
or pleasure jaunt. Exertion that woulo
otherwise be considered burdensone, /:
esteemed the height OF bliss when in the inter
est of the kodac And the person so devoid
Of sentiment as to demur at miles WALK
in the blazing sun in search of a picturesque
spot to transfer it to paper, or TO prefer a
hammock and novel to sitting on sharp
stone beside a creek with a make-believe
fishing rod IN hand in order to be roman.
ticaIly pictured, is not considered desira.
BILE addition to the tourist party.
To return to the city after few weeks ab-
sence without score or more kooac efforts
some of them could not be dignified by any
other name-would be fragrant disregard
Of one of the most important social laws OF
the recreation period.
THE BEST OF THE SEASON.
Among the hundreds of vacation pictures
that have already returned to Pittsburg via
their owners there is one that is the envy OF
ali photographers, both amateur and pro-
fessionaL The fortunate poSsessor of this
Prize is George Shiras Ill, who came from
Marquette last week, and who displays a
picture of Marquette harbor during thun-
der storm. with three distinct flashes OF
lightning plainly visible 1t is the wonder
OF all who have seen 1t, and upon the least
critical examination of the most kodac-
ignorant person Drocisims itself wonder
full production. Mr.. Shiras admits hav-
ing hs6 for some time an ambition to
photograph nature in one Of her violent
passions as continued sweetness and beauty
with It; as with persons. often become oiSa-
Ereeably monotonous and pals upon the
taste but the result OF his efforts in that di-
rection exceeded his widest hopes.
As good luck would have it he succeeded
in catching Marquette harbor in the most
pronounced electrical commotion it has ex-
perienced within the memory of even the
long residents who are prone to recall some
thing way back in the 1fties or sixties that
generally discounts any eccentricities of
modern weather or elements. In the picture
may be seen the perfect outline of the har-
boT the Wild waves, the lowering sky and
she dashing breakIatcT all by the instanta-
neous fash of three distinct sheets OF light
ming that in their serpentine beauty and
E-nccfGlness are reproduced with wonderful
realism and power.
TEE BEAUTIES OF CANADA
Mr. shiras did more than observe nature
while taking his rest, as his remarks on the
ladies IS the locality in which he sojourned
prove. In the feminine constituent were to
Re found the fair Canadians as well as the
gay United Ststers, and by contrast they
formed an interesting study, so he says.
The verdict as rendered in the mind of this
gentleman, possibly by the jurors truthful
ness, loyalty and policy, cannot but please
the ladies of the United States and the ladies
OF Canada are too far away to make life mis-
crEbe for the self-appoinIed court. But as
Mrs. Shiras and little George ". are still
near the condemned, and Mr.. Shiras must
-1,ny-, o+ +lo RI IF he io
hazardous to his well-being to publish e1-
Ectiy his opinion as handed down. There
arc, however some modifying clauses in
the ouinion admitting the skill of the Brit
ish dame in fishing, walking, riding and
cunning.
But what are all these when 1t is said with
a big Il that they dress horribly! No style,
no 1t, nothing pretty nothing natty, nothing
jauuty. What women Oh earth would care
20 live after such decision pronounced by
such al authority II suicide of the fair sex
ass umcs alarming proportions will not
George ShiTRs III. be held responsible for iu?
And will not the enjoyment of the popular
ity be gains among his own eountrywomen
by declaring that they are all in this dress
that their sisters across the line are not, be
marTed somewhat by the sorrow at the
Iecollections Of the wailing and woe he has
caused the poor unfortunates by openly
coudemning their style of gowning?
UNIFORMS FOR THE LADIES.
What very pertinent question that one
of dress in becoming by the way. 1t is
given prominence at the seaside, at the
mountain resorts, and at Chautauqua. In
all probability it will appear on camp meet
ing programmes in the future after the mat
ter OF open or closed gates is decided The
love for uniforms that has so long been con-
siCcTed the special affection Of the lords Of
creation has become implanted in the FEM
inire breast and an Ohio order of Daughters
CT Veterans If I am not mistaken, passed
meg sure last week for its members to wear
blue cloth uniforms with brass buttons con-
6istlGg Of skirt, waist and snort coat. The
officers Of the order are to be distinguished
llv gilt braid down the sleeves and on the
collars.
Apropos Of military sub jects, the young
EiTIs summering in Valley Camp are await
ing with ul-cCEcealed iInpa tience the ad-
vent Of the gay young soldiers who Will go
into encampment near them. And it is pos
gibIe that the guardhouse will have many
more occupants in the military camp on
account OF the proximity to the religious
camp. a stroll in that lovely woodland
with q pretty maiden and charmlngly ar
ranged picnic lunch will be great tempta-
non 70 the young fellows and hardly to be
resisted some strangers who were here
ley Camp went into ecstacies over the beau
Z .ful scenery ana delightful country sur
Iounding it, as they did also over Schenley.
FUTURE OF soHENLEY PARK.
And certainly they both deserve to be en-
thused over. schenley Park especially.
Where is there in the country q more de-
Ightful drive than the one through the park?
Il Is true there are many public q ounds
more cultivated, but with the exception of
in Philadelphia, none that equal
IN natural scenery our own. The cultfva-
ton and the elegant turnouts will come with
time. OF course Pittsburg can boast of but
very few really swell driving outfits because
hitherto there has been no occasion tor them.
Bat many new ones have made their ap-
Jealance in the park within the last month,
and when the spirit of competition and
rivalry is thoroughly awakened on the
and horse question then look out
for style and elegance.
Doubtless next season will witness a line
OF driving rigs that Will make that double
horse shoe one continuous curve OF thorough
bred horses, stylish carIS, drags, carriages
ard tslly-ho coaches, hveried footmen and
cOIchmen and handsomely costumed ladies
aud gentlemen. The Riding Academy will
largely the number of equestrians,
aud Psttsbtrg will at least take rank in that
line with other cities of it5 wealth and i'm
portanoe. KATHLEEN HUssEY-WATsoE.
DELIGHTS OF THE SUMMER