The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-26

and destroyed. So an Ingersoll today
lives and destroys. "Shall the ak boast
itself against him that heweth there
with2 Shall the saw magnify itself
against him that moveth it?' Let a
weak and wicked civilization take warn
ing. That which is weak and wicked
will be consumed before the era of con-
struction. God will not build upon false
foundations.
TooToo.
! read short time ago that the edict
had gone forth from the centers of the
great leaders Of society, so called, that
1t would not be the proper thing to IN
vite husband and wife to the same din
ner party. They concluded that a i;.ar.
ried couple see enough of each other at
home, that the woman would be more
attractive to male guests-would display
more elan and cerre when free from the
restraining presence of her lord. The
whole affair would therefore be great
success. The man. on the other hand.
would be better talker and be freer
and more original and entertaining were
his better half absent and unable to take
mental notes Of his remarks. Very
well; If this is the edict of society it
means that there must be consump
ton, and we hear the ring of the pistol
shot in France, and we see one of these
illustrious families stuffed off the record
of human society. There must be a
consumption of such rubbish and waste.
read some time ago of the fashions
of high society for dogs. Here are some
of the requirements:
Morning Costulne-Blanket of white
and blue flannel pointed with red, or
else Of red flannel pointed with gold.
Carriage Costume-Toilet of blue
broadcloth or plush. Velvet collar dec
GRATED with numismatic medals. For
cold days FUR collar or fur edging
for the blanket. A leash or leading
string in old silver is absolutely required
If Tootoo is to be taken out of the car,
riage and led about when calling or at.
tending garden parties.
Promenade Costume-Overcoat of
ribbed cheyiot. Mantle coming well up
around the throat.
reception Costume for o'clock teas)
Indoor cloak of Indian cashmere or
velvet ornamented with pearls or bou.
quet of roses. Crest or coat of arms TO
bO Ol luc never
on the sides. To wear the arlnorial bear
ings on the dogs sides is an obsolete
fashion and indicates that the dog be.
longs to the very provincial country
gentry.
Travelling Costume - Blanket of
swanskin, checked or white, and very
simple"
There is also given by this authority a
"wedding costume for dogs" but the
costume is not for the wedding of the
dog; it is for the wedding of the dogs
mistress 1t is made of satin or white
velvet, richly embroidered and decorated
with silver and pearls.
have no hard feeling against these
dogs; they doubtless cannot help it; it
is hard on them. But in my soul /
tremble for the future of society that
in its Augustinian splendor and glory
can find no higher aim than the decora-
ton OF dogs while thousands of their
brethren freeze and starve to death.
tremble when think Of the day Of
the Lord that will approach when there
shall be consumption and the chaff
shall be burned up. do not know who
will do this work. l do not know what
wild theorist may lend the world in this
work of destruction. But whether he
be priest or prophet, whether he be
horny handed labor man, socialist or
anarchist, he will be the instrument of
the most high God, and whether con-
sciously or unconsciously will do the
work of the Lord. God grant that the
voice of his prophet may be heard, and
that his servant anointed may bo the
instrument, rather than the AK, and the
saw, and the flame. But for the Chris
tian doing his will he can ever rejoice,
knowing that whatever the instrument,
whatever the method God may choose,
the at last will be triumphant peace.