Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-12


they were in those letters of hers. whose
glow of tenderness has remained undimmed
through the centuries that have rolled be-
tween US and her; but II she were living
now her sparkling wit would be more likely
to reach the beloved daughter in Provence
through the columns Of the brightest Paris
society journal, delivered to the Grignans
In their distant province by the fastest
daily mail train.
But II the gossiping letters to friends that
used to be the chronicle of the worlds af-
fairs have become needless and extinct
there is form Of correspondence at pres
ent that Is simply enormous. Notwith-
standing the rules and courtesies that
should be observed In the writing Of bust
ness letters and notes OF invitation and
acknowledgment are often sadly neglected.
tact and grace In other matters are very
careless and neglectful in their correspond
ence.
Counsel to budding Girls.
Budding girls have had much counsel on
the subject Of listening well. They are
constantly told that a good listener is sure
to be an agreeable and probably socially
successful person. But II they could realize
how how many an friends souid be made and re,
Acknowledgements. they would make an
earnest study Of this subject.
Mrs. Cleveland owes much Of her popu-
larity to the grace and loveliness OF the
appreciation she shown in her notes and
GUS demands upon her time to those who
had no claim upon her attention. except
that they had expressed in one way or
another. an interest in her.
Business communications must come, oc-
casionally. into every ones life. These
need only simple rule: Let them
but do not let them end with Yours sim
cerely." A letter commenced with a formal
Sir" should end with Yours truly"
A letter of Introduction should be given
with the envelope unfastened. 1t should be
sealed by the person to whom 1t is given.
card to the person to whom ii Is addressed,
soon after arrival in the place. to show
that the value Of the acquaintance and the
kindness Of the friend who gives the in
PRODUCTION are appreciated.
Never delay in sending a note in answer
to an invitation. either from careiessness.
or thoughtle.sness. or from an impression
Nothing but a thorough want OF good
breeding prevents a civil early acknowledg
ment of hospitality offered.
In extending an Invitation for a visit al
ways state both the day Of arrival and OF
departure. 1t Is no longer regarded as in
hospitable to mention a. specific time. and
1t is really far more satisfactory and con-
venient for the guest. And after paying a
visit of this kind write promptly, and ex-
ceived.
Never. under any circumstances. conclude
note or letter with Yours cordially" For
some unaccountable reason 1t has crept into
usage, but 1t never can be other than alb
izing.
"Sapphire" Cup.
Put a block Of ice in a punch bowl and
pour over 1t one quart Of claret a small
bottle Of soda water. and a wine glass Of
curacao. sweetened to taste with confec-
toners sugar. Add a handful OF mint
leaves. slightly bruised. and a quart Of
ChaYODaQno q hpW 10 oil
sired.
Lemonade Napolitaine.
Cut the peels from two oranges and six
lemons in very thin strips steep in hot va
ter-about three pints-for four hours. but
do not let them boil. In one quart of water
boil one and half pounds Of granulated
sugar and the juice of the lemons and
II and strain 1t. together with the water
In which the skins have STEPPED. through
jelly bag well iced. This will be delicious.
Calcutta Lemonade.
For making this lemonade, which is al
most equal to liQueur in richness. pare thin
ly two dozen lemons and squeeze them on
to the peeis. Let them remain twelve
hours. Then add two pounds Of graduated
sugar. a quart Of sherry. three quarts of
boiling milk. Let it strain slowly through
ice;
gage clairvoyante. dainuly arrange and
mysteriously light small room opening
adjoining room. curtain OFF one end Of the
drawing room and introduce the guests to
the presence of the sibyl. one by one.
AS ones personality and affairs are of
paramount interest to oneself. guests will
wait patiently for hours for their turn If, as
should be the case. there is a buffet in the
dining room, where fruits and creams, ices
CONNECTIONS and wines are served at fire.
Quent intervals together with the tea and
coffee, once all sufficient. but at this season
| SO little patronized.
Ladies' Smokers.
How long will 1t be before a ladies' smok-
ing car will be feature on American rail-
way trains? The example has been set by
the Russian government, which has ordered
that smoking carriages. specially reserved
t ,S Ladies. sheil De attached to all trains IN
lowers Of their empress in devoted attach
ment to nicotina, although 1t may be doubt
full If many of them follow her rule Of con
Stunning twenty cigarettes per day.
After this distinguished example, with all
the railway facilities furnished by our large
| companies, ladies' compartment, where a
| quiet smoke may be had in undisturbed IN
dulgence may soon be formally recognized.
| 1t would at least be a haven Of refuge from
The insular self sufficiency1 OF certain
| speech and manners might be irritating
sometimes If 1t were not 90 Ridiculous
A contributor to a LONDON Newspaper
writing on 'Msapplied EngHsht' makes
this unique statement: e NfF nvlt %.'- 1.s~i'
Some authority has been quoted as the
originator of a theory that stang is gram
mar In the making. This fs not exactly
true. but the forms Of speech that obtain
| IN new country. such as America some
Of which have been coined to suit the sit
uation, while others survivals of. old
| fashioned words and expressions first car
rfed over by the early settlers, may well
/ be styled grammar in the making They
are suitable to new conditions of life and
natural In the mouths Of the natives but
when we borrow them they crate our re-
| fined ears like false quantity in verse or
| dissonant chord in music - ~
1t is to be devoutly hoped that none OF
the duchesses. countesses and my ladys'
that were selected from the natives and
| now swarm at the court OF st. James will
CRATE the refined ears" of their husbands
compatriots with coined American ex-
presSions." ssf wa
They may make liberal use OF the word
| .swasger, they may have swagger clothes
| tax OF swagger entertainment Is with too
| utterly utter" Indifference to the fact thai
m proper translation: they are discussing
| clustering gowns and Dragging balls, and
| yet not disturb the general mental atti-
! tude or learned civilization Of the lordiy
British Isles. tNT -
An aversion to slang is comm ndable in
| any one and there is great danger of its
| becoming crystallized into our modern Ian
| guage, but for rebuke to come from a coun-
/ try that has produced such brutal SLAMS
as England Is responsible for. seems a trife
| inappropriate.
| Slang in England.
However. it is in England that an impor-
| tant move has been made in regard to the