New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-11

Princess MAY, prcsumptive Queen OF England Is
said TO be very economical young iaus' anu S,Ncs
good part of her small Income 10 ph'''n'"ropc %
ierts II l. solemnly stated that she has learned the
secret Of being exqusitely dressed at ABOUT quarter
Of the amount that young "oS =" n'i p''"'e "ea'is
would usually consider necessary
This younc Princess has brains and doesn't pro-
pose TO waste them. Even now When 'hcre are
greatly increased demands upon her time In the way
Of public functions and the presence of the Duke OF
York she still Keeps up the more important of her
studies and makes good progress in them.
al never think Of having anything TO do with the
decorations Of my dinnertahle" said dainty maton
who has visited frequently In English households
:, t,be should never look as II the mistress Of the
house or artistic member of the family had ar
ranged the decorations. Order your flowers. hut let
the servants do the rest They should be trained to
set a table properly. The result may be a trife stiff
and regular not artistic the work Of a more
cultivated hand and eve. but II gives proof that the
hostess herself has not been laborlng her table
You vii never find an English society woman de-
voting her tine to her dlnncr,abc decorations as
do many OF our American women In spite of tho
argument OF this devotee of good FORM" 1t is doubt
fnl whether American hostesscs would willingly
gvc up the pleasure of producing the exquisite floral
effects for which their tables are famous. The long,
straight line Of candelabra and the stin of
flowers down the centre of an English table produce
no agreeable impression upon the eye. Clever talk
may delight the ear, welcooked viands please the
taste but has not the Of sight likewise place
In the perfection of dinner givingl
II In the spring young mans fancy lightly turns
to thoughts Of love. what natural result than
that In the leafy month Of June young maids
thoughts should turn TO orange blossoms and bridal
wells pretty decoration for her wedding break.
fast table, or for dinner given for the bridal party
shortly before the marriage, Is formed by two pieces
OF rope, at least an inch In diameter lied in true
lovers knot. The rope Is gded and suspended by
fine gilt wire from the chandelier the centre Of
tine table. The knot should be about three feet
the table, and the four of the rope long enough
to fall to the table Each end OF the rope is buried
In gc basket filed with ferns. ferns and flowers.
the baskets being placed from the four corners
OF the table. The wire that holds the knot can be
decorated with smilaX the feathery asparagus
and from the baskets little of either of these should
tw.ne up around the rope. To complete the floral
DECORATIONS low basket of white flowers Is placed
In the centre Of the table. True lovers knots
o. heavy gildcd cord with little cards hung in the
opening OF the knot by gilt thread carry out the
idea in the dinner cards. In case Of dinner given
for the bridal party. shortly before the wedding ap-
proprate favors be added In the form OF small
white satin slippers with high gilt heels BY sewing
white satin around the top OF the slippers bags are
formed and these be filled with rice for future
Use. Those OF the bride and bridegroom, however.
should contain bonbOns.
One Of the pretty fashions which have been
inaugirated Of late in the way OF dinner concets IS
the gracious custom OF presenting the flowers which
adorD the table 10 the guests. OF course in this
case the flowers should be loosely arranged-bows OF
long stemmed roses for instance. punches VIC
lets tied together and arranged handily en- masse.
il Is pleasant TO know that flowers are not left 10
Jade among the debris OF the feast, and that they
fhe hand Of lt,lo
children. or TO brighten the room of an invalid
May this gracious fashion grow and prosper for
~an,on waste OF flowers in the winter seems almost
q sin.
Il never felt more compassionate over the pltifnl
inequalities Of fortune" said noble and charitable,
woman, " than one bitter winters morning when
] was passing by a stately mansion the corner of
fif'h ave. and st, and footman to the
window finging out a great baske;fui Of half faded
exolics into an ashman's cart which was drawn ND
to the pavement. "Oh. DON'T" almost exclaimed
involun'ary, as he threw scOrnfuly away what
with little care and nursing. might have been fresh
ened back into beauty and fragrance. There goes
twenty dollars at least. | said u myself lust one
little accessory OF the dnnertible. Would that |
had the money for my toorY just then as II TO
emphasize my thought a poor, wretchei shvcrinc
creature mere ghost OF wo;nan thinly cad In
miserable rags, crossed the street and hecon IN nick
the flowers out OF the ASHES. 1t Wa, for her sick
Child, she tod me. and she looked almost bappv os
she gthered together quite pretty bounuet out q,
The c1ders and tied it up in Bit Of paper happened
10 pave with me TO keep ont the FROST"
funny story is told Of one of our gilded yonths
WAo, with all his fashionable fads and folles has tbo
hndcst heart in the world on one Of his numerous
uips 10 and from Boston years ago he was
attracted by very familiar and pleasant fare he
longing TO an oldshloOning lady, who was evidently
travelling alone. As he prdes himself upon never
forgetting an acquaintance he puzzled In vain for n
Ion- time trying TO remember when and whore he
met heF-Aer features ana general appearance.
meanwhile. growing more and recognizable
Hang II all" he exclaimed 10 himself az nust
fncw her she looks natural 10 mo as nv own
auh'' she has no one with her. and 1t Is only the
square thing TO speak 10 her offer nv services
60 hi;inS his hat. he approached the old lady with
a smiling cOuntcnancc.
low Sc do" he remarked geniav: "can I
ASST You in wayl7 She looked AT him stonl,v
No. thank you.' she said curtly evidently foncvnc
Ahh' as he said aforwar1, 10 he a confidence man.
hiu IN Pleasure OF meeting you at -. he
s'ammered. bringing out in hi, embarras smcnt the
name OF the first place that occurred 10 him.
ihind not. Young man. she answered with strong
New England accent; "my name Is Pinkbam-Lydi,
Z. PinAhamr
Great scot!' exclaimed the ata,hci youth as he
'rurca IN cohiiSon and his glance fell upon a Ger.
Tan portrait in patent medicine advertisement in
rs morning paper. no wonder her face looked
fanllar!'
fasucious women who love to have their own
'hihg, about th"m"-and what neat and we'll bred
M"'Hah u"s h'' Will envy the Queen Of -aXonv
ANS ior'unae iauV never moves for long siay any
WI re without taking with her most Of the furniture
OF her private rooms. She declares tba, sb. povor
1ceis comfortable at Gme unless surrounded ny bor
household treasures "