The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-06
TANNING A SHREW.
How a Fashionable Washington
Woman Was Subdued.

DUW q G~QcHtOudUiC NuCuAuStOh
Woman Was Subdued.
A certain woman of fashion con-
spicuous in the society of a city lot a
thousand miles from Washington,
whose infirmity of temper has given
rise to very interesting gossip occa-
sionally. figures in a quaint little
story that is at present going the
rounds.
A short time ago she was entertain
ing at supper Il lady of her acquaint-
ance, when it CHANGED that there was
placed upon the table a small pot OF
chocolate, says the Washington Post.
The hostess of the occasion was very
fond OF the beverage in question, par
taking OF it every evening OF her life.
Unfortunately the servant had neg
iected to make more than the usual
quantity, which was just about sufd-
cient for a single cup.
Accordingly, when the guest was
asked il she would have some, she
hesitated a moment aud said no.
Wi,ereupon her entertained flushed
with anger at the contretemps. and,
rising from her seat. deliberately
poured the contents OF h chocolate
pot out of the window.
This Was embarrassing for the lady
entertained, TO say the least OF it. or
course, however, she pretended TO
take no notice, merely glancing at
her host. who made the third per-
son at tile repasr, to see If he evinced
any consciousness respecting the pro-
ceedlng. But he only smiled slightly
beneath his mustache and made no
remark.
Presently he asked her if she would
have some chicken salad, of which a
big dishful made the principal fea-
lure among the viands.
II thank you, no, ".she replied, mere
ly because she had a preference tor
something else.
Immediately, as if it were quite a
matter of course, the host picked up
the chicken salad and threw 1t, dish
and all. out through the window into
the garden.
Its a way we have here" he re-
marked calmly.
Nobody said anything for quite five
minutes afterward, but the extreme
%amiability exhibited by the hostess
for the rest OF the evening led the Wis.,
itor to imagine that the lesson thus
given after the of P~etruchlO
was not without, certain domestic
usefulness.
Qualified Affection.
Genuine sorrow is sometimes ex-
pressed so strangely that the listener
finds it hard not to smile. Acase in
point is mentioned by a clergyman.
While passing q sulnmer
in d thiniy settled portion OF Maine,
he was called upon to officiate at the
funeral OF a farmer, who had died
leaving a widow with whom he had
lived in wedlocK for nearly half q CEN
fury.
After the service the widow came to
the side of the coffin for a last o at
the face OF the departed. and as she
stood there she heaved a deep sigh
and turned to the clergyman to say,
with perfect simplicity
"Wal, l ruther liked him. Youths
Companion.
How to Paint on Velvet.
The most artistic manner OF treat
ment is probably that where the de-
sign is first painted thinly with oils in
subdued colors upon the velvet, and
then the requisite effect OF light and
brilliancy gained by means OF metallic
or lustra paints. Choose the material
with a short, close pile, and select a
simple design, writes Maude Hay
wood, in her art department in the
LudaeS' Home Journal. Birds, butter
flies, flowers, .ruit and scroll patterns
are suitable subjects; but nothing in
volving minute detail or delicacy of
outline should be attempted. Dark
backgrounds are the most effective
and easiest to manage. The principal
difficulty lies in the liability OF the oil
to spead beyond the tinrs
forming a greasy halo. 10
obviaue this some recommend
squeezing the colors upon blotting
paper to absorb the oil; others, for
the same reason, advi Q the rubbing
OF magnesia on the bac,. OF the velvet.
With care, neither are necessary, but
the paints, instead, should be slightly
thinned with fresh spirits OF turpen-
tine. Avoid mating the pile OF the
fabric, and let the color OF the mater
ial snow through the tints in the
shadows. Paint rather fl itly in soft
tones, and remember that the least
harshness is particularly fatal. Next
outline the design in metallic gold.
boldly but carefully, and touch it up
witch various colored bronzes, eni-
blowing soft green shades Tor the high
lights and edges of the leaves, gold for
stamens, thorns and, perhaps, ten
drills, and whatever TINS approach
nearest to the colors OF nature to en-
nance the brilliancy oil flower or fruit.
Odd Duties OF Brides maids.
Instead of being so many graceful
ornaments at the marriage ceremony,
as nowadays, the bridesmaids in
oiden times had various duties as
sigue to them. Thus one OF their
principal tasks was dressing the bride
on her wedding morning. when any
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