Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-30
PARTNERS IN LIFE WANTED.
matrimonial Demand and supply a. Illus
trat-d by . Column OF Personals.


matrimonial Demand and supply a. rlus-
trated by . Column OF Personals.
0NE GETS A NOTION OF REMARKABLE
~ activity in the New York marriage market
from the perusal OF the Personals" in the
newspapers The first column on the initial
page OF one Of the great metropolitan da;lies
last Sunday was entirely filed with brief adver-
tisements in small print for husbands and wives
wanted. No mistake was possible as 10 the
earnestness Of many OF these appeals from per-
sons anxious for mates Furthermore, the
reader could not but be astonished at the num-
Der OF refined, I Handsome" elegant"
wealthy" and otherwise desirable gentlemen
ana indies DESTROYS Of securing partners in lie.
MUST BE YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING.
For example, one advertiser, although "a
highly educated and refined gentleman, thirty
years OF age and having excellent position" is
driven to this method OF soliciting the acquaint-
snce for matrimonial purposes OF a good
looking young lady able to make q cheerful
home" gentleman who ''annoys himself
expresses anxiety to become acquainted with
"a young and distinguished lady who finds her
self In the same position" Another unfor-
tunate, who signs himself "Angleanus" saws
Historically: "A sweet disposition, intelligent,
practical, age thirty, brunette beauty, height
affinity. and to such 1 would prove q true.
worthy and devoted husband"
SEVERAL PIrTABLE CASES.
Not less desperate i'm his longing is ''Yet
Poor" who exclaims: American ladyl Can
you increase young strangers intense ambi-
ton? Can you satisfy his longings for edu-
Gated and intelligent companionship? II so.
want to know you" handsome gentleman.
nifty -four years of age and possessing real estate
worth sl5o. 900, desires to 'wed lady who would
appreciate him and his beautiful home" Not
less distressing is the case of young bachelor.
finely cultured, independent. and tired Of club
lie, who desires to entertain lady or amiable
wealthy widow. Only moral earnestness." he
thoughtfully adds, ''should reply. Address
supreme.
NATURAL AND ACQUIRED ApvAN-AaEa
Not few OF these gentlemen who advertise
possess advantages, natural and acquired,
which might reasonably entitle them to the af-
lection Of the refined and often wealthy ladies
Whom they seek in matrimony. At the very
top of the column referred to appears the
petition of an American gentleman of means,
good family, about thirty, dark. fine appear
ance, excellent education, fond Of dancing, all
outdoor sports, music and art, self-made.
practical experience In real estate state
matters" who wishes TO form q union
with young lady who has ''pluck enough to
reply, stating age, complexion, height. weight
and social standing" Another business man
OF thirty, worth $4,000, who has the mis-
fortune to slack lady acquaintance" selects
this method Of securing an opportunity for
marrying ladies of good social standing and
possessing at least like amount" who are re-
quested to send photographs; highest
references guaranteed
TO CORRESPOND, WITH MATnrMoSY IN VIEW.
young man in the liquor business" says
frankly that. il he had the opportunity, he
would marry q lady Of some means" More
eager apparently is q gentleman signing him
self Boston, I" who asks appealingly, "Will some
true lady or widow, about thirty, of refined
tastes, genial, social disposition and ample
means, lay aside etiquette and correspond
with subscriber, with view to honorable mar
riage! Another advertiser, who has evidently
met his affinity, prints in the same column a
communication to her saying, Mature has been
DO lavish that you need no extra star or crown,
for that matter"
WHAT THE LADIES REQUIRED.
On the other hand there are q great many
ladies Of exceptional attractions and frequently
large means who are equally anxious to secure
matrimonial opportunities. One cultured
widow, thirty-six years of age, and independ-
emily situated" expresses a wish to meet s're-
fined gentleman" who will marry her. One
refined young widow" and another "hand-
some young WluOW Win artlstlc tastes seek
the ''congenial companionship' of gentlemen Of
wealth and good breeding" An honorable
gentleman of means is asked to ''sssist a
young lady in studying music" Another at
tractive and honorable lady" promises to zap
preciate slight assistance from an elderly.
magnanimous gentleman Of means-no trifier"
One cannot help sympathizing with the case Of
fair brunette, who wishes the friendship
and help Of a good man. and the same may
be said of beautiful. cultured girl, who
needs the assistance Of a refined gentleman or
some permanent work" In another instance q
''lady having young lady friend from the
country, very fond of music, would like to
meet gentleman who would assist her to a
musical education"
From such a casual perusal of column like
this one readily perceives that in the metro
politan wilds Of New York city opportunities
for social acquaintance between the sexes. and
particularly for marriage, ARE very far from be-
ing equal to the demand even a .'nice-looking
young Japanese Of kind temper" being driven
to this advertising method of securing an in
PRODUCTION to q "young lady or widow" whom
he requires for partner in life.