Morning journal and courier., 1892-04-23
THE FLEETING SHOW.

Some of Its Facts and Fancies. Written for the JOURNAL AND CouRIKR.1 FRUSTRATING INNOCENCE When man wants thing he wants it, And he wants it that very minute, And 6 needed tool will secrete itself ,,,. (I sl A tht sssence of sinwas in .itr tp, 2 for ! Fhslonge1you loolu- tte.nrosser. you grow |s That mlement evii,minded,a aEiss s1;a59 But jeers the more in maiioious giee, ,2a,,:s - Ata searcherfretung' ana blinaed.,'c- Y hunted an hour for my hammer, = Iu a mood the reverse of happy, Iquestioned my wife, and scolded my boys In a tone that was sharp and snappy. Then my youngest darling, my. dearest, E Her sweet little face all glowing With pity and love, crept into my arms, A tender caress bestowing. l. 'I know where it is'' she whispered; Then praised and fondled and kissed her, And said my sons were not half as keen And bright as their little sister. 'Tell papa, you wisest of babies!'' cried in my pride and my pleasure; Then eravely, and softly, and sweetly, 'It's lo-st!'' said that innocent treasure. HER PARAsoIS. It has been aptly said that the fashion able parasol is a combination of frills and frailty, joined incongruously to stick of gnarled wood that might do better service as policeman's club. It may be that the heavy sticks with their quaint twists and crooks, their silver clamps and massive knobs, are required to prevent the diaph- anous and beruffled domes from futtering skyward in the first strong breeze that sweeps under their founces of chiffon and null.
 Members of the great parasol family, from the substantial work-a-day affair to the fimsiest and costliest of the dressy varieties, seem reveling in color, either vivid and rainbow-striped or pale and deli cate. Chiffon, gauge, silk muslin, crepe de Chine, changeable and brocaded satins, iridescent taffetas, figured silks and pom gees, offer a variety of materials, and to further bewilder the purchaser in choosing are the decorative additions of ruffs and puffs, founces, fittings, shirs, bands, in sertings and the unusually diverse and very attractive handles.
 Among the ''named varieties," and it seems quite appropriate to use this phrase in connection with these fower-like cre- ations, is the Carmencita, rather flat in shape, with 8 cover of gathered chiffon and flounce of the same around the edge. On the under side from each rib waves lengthwise dainty ruff of chiffon of a COuGEdSbluS COlOI, UT ol Guo b6u0 5uduC3 with an embroidered edge in harmonious tering mass of delicate texture and color, are particularly fascinating in their effect upon the female eye. "La Cigale" is flmy within and without with folds of null, | and the edge is finished with | wavy founces of laces. The '.Diana' has central star of white brocade, the lower half being full puff | of white crepe dropping gracefully over the edge. Black parasols are made after l the same model; indeed, amid the riot o1 color, the black and white parasols are no
 perhaps lead in popular favor. Many oi | the black models are trimmed with lace
 covered insertions or with bands of gay
 embroidery. Among the fancipally pretty
 things seen at New York opening was
 white silk parasol with a decoration o
 cupids painted on bolting, set in medal
 lions of duchesse lace, and these as deftl,
 inserted in the silk as if woven into it
 web. The handle, of ivory and gold, wa
 finished with a beautiful bit of Dresdel
 china. Another, of soft, clear yellow, wa
 ornamented with dragon flies of black lac
 ingeniously set into the silk. The rib | were of gold washed steel, and the handl ! of deep blue Dresden with the design ii
 gold.
 As for handles they exceed in variety
 novelty, and beauty, all exhibits of forme l years. There are crooks of ivory and hor
 studded with small feur-de-lis of gold o
 silver; bits of rich enamel mounted wit
 iilver; ivory handles intricately carved c
 in laid with metal in artistic designs; nal uraI woods with quaint curvings or car,
 inps. end choicest of all, Dresden china the most exquisite patterns and colors. Next iu attractiveness to the display ( the milliuer's floral marvels must be ranke the parasoI exhibit. Although many ( } them in elaborate construction an = gaudy coIoring vie with tn,
 prodigy of fussiness, the parle , lamp shade, the effect of shop windo . all alight with them is wonderfully allu , ing to womankind generally. And u . srtful things have a way of coaxin f money out of one's purse, spite of all . q terized only as an occult and supernatur
 influence. Put not these charmir temptations in our way, o parssol maker $ for to all but the opulent they caui E sharp bangs of deprivation, or lead int . those by and forbidden paths that lead . 1 the dismal conclusion,
 Bill rendered-.
 AN EASTER SYMPHONY.
 MARY, AFTER CALVARY.
 ] In the night. when they scourged Him al crowned Him
 win ttorns-that were sharp as their spea, | They struck my white arms from around Him 3 And fast fell my tears;
 l And weeping aud following slowly
 They uiocEing my love and my loss, Knew not that my lips leaning lowly, q Kissed His steps to the croes! f ! They knew not my down-streaming tresses, With myrrh and with spikenard made sweet @ Had covered with golden caresses . His beautiful feet!
 | So weeping, followed my Master, TiA the cross was laid wearily down, l. And the night in the heavens gloomed faster
 On Calvary's crown.
 y And there. .-as He rested Him, weary,
 My love knew its sweetest reward-
 For His lips seemed to speak to me: Mary! O. My name from my Lord of No crown of sharp thorns did weave Him h.. To crimson His forehead of white; " The last in the darkness to leaye Hin, 5, The asst h fns Heaff