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The evening world., 1893-12-18

occupy seats that were wasted. That
IL what was done at the Casino In the
old days, and what ia frequently done al
other houses. The standing ladies were
wet from the rain and they looked tired
out. Surely they might have proflted
by the dtsagreeable weather that kept
others away.
Mrs. Charles Coghlan n Gertrude
Coghlan are at the Fifth Avenue Thea
tire every night behind the scenes. They
haunt Rose Coghlan's dressiug-rooms
with great persistency, and seem to be
perfectly at their ease.
Nine. Emma Eamcs was the centre OF
attraction at the concert given last
night at the Metropolitan O~pera-House.
She was N excellent voice, n she
charmed the audience by her singing
OF an air from '"Marrlage OF Figaro
and i'osti's pathetic "Good-By Forever"
Nine. Arnoldson. NJ. plancon, Sig. Mar
tapoura, Mile. Domenech and Sig. de
Lucia also contributed to the pro-
gramme. De Lucia was not as pleas
ing in concert as he is In opera.
The evening world., 1893-12-18

The Athletic Council of Cornell has
unanimously elected w. F. Atkinson, '95
of Brooklyn. manager of the Cornell
football team for the season Of 1894.
The evening world., 1893-12-18

The management Of the METROPOLITAN
Cpera-House make few efforts to please
their patrons. AT the Saturday matt
nee, during the performance OF "Lohen-
paid their little $50 and stood up at
the back with the men. That is right
enough in it's way. 1t is what they ex-
pected to do. Yet the house was half
empty, owing to the wet weather. There
was a vast expanse OF unoccupied red
velvet. Under the circumstances it
would ave been an act of courtesy to
nave permitted these music-lovers to
The evening world., 1893-12-18

Col. John Hopkins despairs of ever
getting Bob Fitzsimmons TO face his man,
Dan Creedon. He has hopes now of get
ting Ted Pritchard to this country to
a purse offered either by the Duval Ath-
lethic Club,of Jacksonville or the Olymp-
ic, Of New Orleans. 81 will accept a Sc, 900
purse for the match" said he, and bet
81, 500 to 81, 900 with Pritchard. I will also
allow Pritchard $500 for expense In case
the club doesn't do so.'
The evening world., 1893-12-18

Maurice Barrymore explains his little
of "A Woman of No Importance rather
curiously. He says that the furniture
had been disarranged, and that Miss
C,oghlan took positions other thar those
that she had assume at rehearsal.
This would be a very plausible excuse
Tor an amateur. but for the high-salaried
old-timer Barrymore 1t seems a trifle
far-fetched.
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colors in hats and gowns. The glazed
kid have bright. heavy stitchings, and
heavy. large buttons. These. OF course.
are only for street wear. When il comes
to the evening and dress glove we are In
altogether q different sphere. There the
glove Is paler and more subdued.
| have seen two dainty summer cos
tunes that are particularly fresh. and
suggestive OF balmy air. and green sur
roundings. AMI Towering plants. and lazy
summer days.
one is for n very young girl: Is made Of
thin. crinkly material in pale yellow;
has a gathered yoke Of pale yellow crepe.
and, beneath, a high bodice closely
shocked. At the top OF the yoke. in
front. are two small velvet rosettes In
golden brown, from which fall velvet
even to the very foot OF the
gown. The full puffed sleeves. which end
in a big ruff. stop at the elbow. and long
gloves wrinkle up to meet them.
The other gown is Of foulard giace.
mauve and rose color. shot with cream
RAYS. Three bands OF lace insertion, far
apart. trim the skirt. The bodice. for a
wonder. goes a few inches below the
waist line, ard hangs plain at the edge,
except that II is cut up in squared seal
Ions. over the bodice a long, old-fash-
toned lace fchu falls, broad at the Shout
ders and adorned with velvet bows. but
narrowing into a point al the waist line.
The bodice is finely gathered In front,
where the fchu opens, and even the high
collar is all tiny gathers.
Fawn costumes look very pretty trim
med with the heavy cream guipures that
are so popular. The fawn must just
match the lace. and there must be a deep
rufie at the edge OF the skirt. or else a
broad band Of insertion. Then there must
he a fulled rufle all about the neck, com
ing down a little low in front. and having
a velvet collar turning over for a head
ing. The short. shirred bodice may he
heightened with a scant lace ruffie also.
and the lower para Of the sleeve must ne
lace. All this, with the addition Of velvet
hows will make your dress very charm
ing: and the trimming will cost less than
any other kin you can procure.
EVA A. SCHUBERT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09
CURLING Temper.

A great deal has been said in recent
years about the physical training Of chill
dren and the duty Of parents 10 provide
their little ones with abundant fresh air
and wholesome exercise, while compare
lively little is said concerning the neces-
sity for a cheerful and equable social
atmosphere about the home. A great
many children who are born in luxury
never feel the refining influence OF a gem
tie. cultured home. The moral atmOs-
phere about them is poisoned by the evil
temper and want OF restraint Of parents
vino little realize how often they shock
the delicate sensibilities Of little ones
whose fine nervous organisms rave not
become accustomed to these changes in
the home atmosphere.
The nervous system Of q little child is
peculiarly delicate and sympathetic. The
most serious disturbance to its health
must result from the continual shock Of
domestic brOils and rude explosions Of
temper. And IL is we'll known that such
disturbances leave a permanent mark
upon the physical as well as upon the
moral nature of the child. The wisest
physicians Of children consider the Eng
fish system Of the nursery a most whole
some and wise one. BY this system the
children are left TO grow up I'm a world OF
their own, away from the Jars and eX-
element Of more mature life, the anxities
Of which trey very often share sym
pathetically, though they do not under
stand them and are not brought up by
the experience and wisdom which only
comes with mature years. Suffering 10
a child's mind is an eternity while it
lasts. He does not see beyond II.
There is a spirit OF righteous indisna-
ton which no one should be without.
For anger" says a wise writer. lis a
sinew Of the soul. and he who wants II
hath n manned mind" 1t is not TO this
anger tina we refer. but to the uncon-
trollatle temper Of purely selfish persons,
who make the atmosphere of heir homes
miserable with their rude outOursts. who
seem 10 exhibit their temper merely for
the purpose Of showing their power or
because of some fanciad and foolish
grievance. For the individual with an
ungovernable temper is usually a weak
Ierson. who takes this mis- srdble manner
Of asserting his dignity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09

Yes. clean yer house. an clean Yer shed
An clean yer barn in every art;
But brush the cobwebs from yer head
An sweep the snowbank from yer heart.
Jes' wen spring lcanin' comes aroua
Bring forth the buster an the broom,
But rake yer fogy notions down
An sweep yer dusty soul Of gloom.
Sweep oil idees out with the dust
An dress yer sou in style.
Scrape from yer min its wornout crust
An dump II I'm the rubbish pile.
Sweep out the hates that burn an smart
Bring in new loves serene an pure.
Aroun' the hearthstone OF the heart
Place modern styles Of furniture.
Clean out yer moril cubby holes,
Sweep out the dirt. scrape off the scum;
'Tis ~cleanin times for healthy souls;
Git up an dust! The spring hez come.
Clean out the corners Of the brain.
Bear down with scrubbin' brush an
soap.
An dump OIL Fear into the rain.
An dust a cosey chair for Hope.
Clean out the brains deep rubbish hole.
Soak every Granny great an small,
An in the front room Of the soul.
Hang potter pictures on the vail,
Scrub up the winders OF the mind,
Clean up an let the spring begin;
Swirg open wide the dusty blind
An let the April sunshine in.
Plant flowers In the souls front yard,
Set out new shade an blossom trees.
An let the soul. once froze an hard.
Sprout crocuses OF new idees.
Yes. clean yer house an clean yer shed.
An clean yer barn in ev'ry part;
But brush the cobwebs from yer head
And sweep the ~snowbanks from yer
heart. Sam Walter Foss-
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where economy must be her ~watchword
and hard work her principle, then II yoI
find her light hearted and smiling. hav-
ing once known what is was to be at the
top Of the ladder. then, indeed, is she
one worthy Of all the praise you can give
her.
The woman who puts up with the dis
comforts Of travel, Of moving and Of
numerous vicissltudes that are bound TO
come into all lives, without whining, find
ing fault or repining. is one who is bound
10 make some man n good wife. A per-
son cannot visit and find in another's
home the numerous little ways of doing
things that they are used to In their own.
They cannot trave and be as comfortable
as in the shadow of their W roof tree;
then cannot go on year in and year out
with no annoyances. and the disposition
that can meet the various changes with A
smiling face is worth more TO its pos
SCISSOR than money, which can take wings
and fly away, for It brings comfort botn
to them and those about them at all times
and in all places.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09

eral George Washington and his first love-
Mary Phirlpse.
The story OF Washington's early love
is ended, yet it may not look into
for us to lift the curtain and look into
the after life Of this woman TO whom so
many talents had been given, and who
at one period conquered the great con-
cueror.
The struggle for independence ended,
the treaty OF peace between the United
States and Great Britain was signed In
London, September 4, 1888, and on the
18th of November Of that year the British
troops evacuated New York.
But other departures were yet to take
place. For some weeks sOrrOwful groups
were seen vending their way 10 the Bat
terry. Sad were the partings that there
took place; bitter were the tears that were
shed as parents and children. brothers
and sisters, dear and attached friends,
separated 10 meet no more in this world.
The travellers who entered the small boats
at the Battery wharf were the loyalists,
who, with property conhscated, were now
exiled from their native land. The ships
awaiting them in the bay were to con-
vey them 10 the British provinces, or
even i'm some cases 10 old England.
one group attracted particular atten-
ton. They were the survivors OF the once
wealthy and powerful family Of Sir Fred
erick Phiilipse. Their great estates. the
largest manor in the land, had reverted
to the Government. and. unable or un-
willing to face their fellow countrymen
who had been true TO America, they left
their native shores-many Of them for
ever.
In an English home, nearly half a CEN
fury after these events. an aged lady
heard Of the honors paid TO the memory
Of the departed hero. the father OF his
country, on the centennial OF his birth.
She was all alone; husband, brothers
and sisters-all had joined the great ma
jority.
What must have been her feelings as
she reviewed the distant past?
Regrets were now unavailing. Martha
GUSTS wore the honors refused by her.
and nations then unborn call her memory
blessed.
Mary Phillipse. in loneliness and exile.
with beauty faded, wealth. position and
friends all gone, the last leaf on the tree.
a sorrowful relic Of the distant past,
watched the long years. ninety-elght in
number, creep slowly by.
She must have been very weary OF them
when. in the year 1882. her long pilgrim
age ended. she was borne TO her tomb In
a foreign land.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09
WASHlNGTON'S FIRST LOVE.

A year or more after the disastrous
defeat Of the British army under Brad
dock by the French and Indians. a tan,
athletic looking traveller was slowly pur-
suing his way one autumn afternoon
on a lonely road by tn river among
tho mountains known as the Highlands
Of the Hudson.
He was well mounted, and attended
only by "a sIlrle negro servant. who. as
d. watched his masters preoccupied air.
would mutter with o grin which showed
his white teeth.
"Massa Colonel he no tink Use know
he gwinc to cali on Missus Mary
After crossing the ferry they soon ar
rived al a fine mansion. standing on high
ground on the east bank OF the river,
where il stHl may be seen. though fallen
from It's high estate. and used in these
DAYS as the city hall Of the town OF
Nonkcrs.
The host and hostess came out 10 well
come their gaest. whom they greeted as
colonel Washington. and a groom was
summoned, who. with the slave attend
ant. presently disappeared. leading the
horses in the direction Of the stables.
while our traveller was shown into the
cheerful library.
The hrst impression Of this fine room
was pleasing. and a closer examination
only made II seem more attractive. The
ceilings were crossed with heavy oak
beams; low bookcases ranged against
the side walls OF the room. and were sur
mounted with vases from Pompeii and
other beautiful and choice articles from
classic lands. while i'm the panels above
hung the portraits Of stately men and
beautiful ladles-fOr this Is the manor
house Of the Phillipse patent.
Am open spinet. with a hute on its top,
d guitar hanging by its ribbons above
and d harp nearby. told that there were
lovers Of music IN this refined and cul-
t'atei household.
Although the foliage OF the mountains
was gay with the varied tints Of autumn,
yer this particular afternoon was so dark,
bieak and cold as TO make The large
wood fire that burned on the great hearth.
occupying nearly the whole side Of this
magnificent room. the most attractive
OBJECT there. The glowing embers on
'he stones. over which huge logs OF nick
Oiy were crossed, sent up an Immense
name. with its forked tongue leaping and
i'Heciing dancing images on the DARK
poished surface OF the furniture. the
ofaas a%ndirons and fender and on the
poNSned Tics. and seeming 10 proclaim
IN a hospitable roar 10 the guest:
welcome Welcome"
'olonel Beverly Robinson was an ex-
eelIent host. aided. as he was, by his
Dsauiiiul wife. ~Susannah, daughter OF
Pr rfedeflck Phillipse, the last lord OF
the manor.
our young colonel. after a brief abb
~"'o IRON the room, had now returned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09

She had her name in ponderous y
In Sundays social column.
II tickled her TO death, OF course.
But soon she got quite solemn.
And to a lady friend she said,
With quite a pretty pout-
II wish 10 heaven those editors
Would Just my name keep out.
No matter what | do or say,
or ever what l hint.
Seems every Sunday morning
To get in public print.
It really makes me furious
To think that every Caper
Should be described and talked about
In Sunday mornings paper.
Who cares what parties may give,
Or whom I have 10 dinnery
Who wants TO know II l am fat.
or If I'm getting thinner?
What matter how my hair Is comoed.
What tailor built my dress?
And why am 1 called handsome
In Sunday mornings press?
IT'S awful! How l hate TO sec
Ny name in gorgeous type,
And next TO that Of Mrs. b.,
And women OF that stripe"
O. could the public only know
This cunning little ELF,
Who hates 10 see her name In PRINT
Writes everything herself.
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II was dusk as the three strangers,
shrouded I'm cloaks, were brought before
him by the guard.
your buslness?" said the commander
in-chief. with that brevity Of speech,
and imposing dignity so peculiarly his
own.
"We-we-h-have c-come to" began the
tallest one Of the three, but could not pro-
coed.
With an impatient exclamation. one OF
the others took up the conversation I'VE
have come, sir. knowing the kindness Of
your heart, and the benevolence Of your
disposition, to plead for the life of Major
Andre"
II thought as much" was the reply.
"And what reasons have you for inter-
fering with military justice?'
I'VE have ventured TO intrudo upon you.
sir. on the strength Of old acquaintance"
At this juncture the taller figure threw
aside his cloak. and in tremulous tones
said: George. don't you know me?'
For one moment the General faltered;
the old friendship asserted itself as he
looked upon the worn and altered aspect
Of his old friend, Colonel Beverly Robin
son. But in "A moment he regained his
self-command. ut canno be done. 1t is
vain TO ask me. Were he my own son,
! should sign his death warrant"
Your Excellency," said the second
speaker, perhaps. has not thought Of the
fact that the whole civilized world will
condemn you If you persist In what Will
seem to them an act Of cruelty. Think.
too. Of the accomplishments. rank and
high social standing Of Major Andre"
In silence George Washington regarded
with disgust the now bloated features OF
the last speaker, who. having also drop
ped his disguise, showed himself as Wash
ington's former rival. Major Roger Nor
ris.
Perhaps. If you will not listen to us.
YOU may hear the intercessiOn Of another
friend said Colonel Robinson. And as
he spoke the third figure dropped its
hooded cloak. and George Washington was
again face to face with the woman he had
loved.
For n moment Washington turned as
pale as death, and trembled violently as
he looked into the face that once had
seemed the most beautiful in the world
to him. and still retained many traces
OF the charms that had ravished so many
hearts. But his emotion was transient.
He was himself again-the military officer
accustomed to command and 10 be obeyed;
the Christian. who at all lines and under
all circumstances. would perform his
duty.
Drawing himself up to his full height,
until his tall figure seemed more imposing
than ever in comparison with the cring-
ing servility and corpulency Of Major
Norris and the air Of decay surrounding
Colonel Robinson, Washington said, with
dignity: This painful interview must be
ended. My duty is clear. By Gods help
I must-I will perform it!'
Then, calling for a guard, he said:
Convey these persons in safety to the
British lines. and, mounting his horse,
General Washington rode slowly away.
This was the last meeting between Cen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09
THO SUMMERS.

"A very free translation Of Virgil's
Eight Eclogne)
Under the apple trees we stray.
What time the early blooms of May
Are fallen quite. and in their stead
Hang luscious globes of gold and red.
She becs for one. Just one; and I
To reach the bending branches try.
In vainl in vain' with empty hand.
A youthful Tantalus 1 stand.
Viewing afar the golden prize
Tor which the little maiden cries.
Then. for the fruit she needs must miss.
l comfort her with loving kiss.
No tongue reproves our childish Joy.
For We are only girl and boy.
once more beneath the orchard boughs,
With slower step and graver brows.
We walk; no longer girl and boy
But glowing youth and maiden coy.
The fruit upon the bending trees
I pluck with manhood's strength n
ease;
And though she treads with lofty mien,
= girlish grace Of fair nineteen.
She is not yet so stately grown,
But 1 might make her lips my own
As Oft ~ yore. II I but tried.
She walks serenely by my side,
Takes with shy thanks each golden prize,
The while l watch with longing eyes
Her checks the roses scarce eclipse,
The crimson Of her nectared lips
Far of. alas the sweets Of these
AS apples Of Hespcrides.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09
WOMAN AND HER FAN.
Suzanne Roche Expresses Her Views
Thereon.

Although I have never been able to
find the exact statement, l still stand
firm in my conviction that Eve had a
fan. Who ever heard OF a woman that
hadn't. I am sure when Adam looked
lovingly at the forbidden fruit" Eve,
with soft persuasive words and gentle
taps Of her fan, carried the day. She was
probably a woman OF emergencies. and.
having nothing better at hand. utilized
the nearest palm leaf. But there's no
telling what a woman will do when she
Is hard pressed, and she may have utilized
a fan-tail pigeon, although l don't think
that would have had a feathers weight
with Father Adam. As we all know,
this little article CT feminine taste ana
luxury can express love, disdain, mod
estv hone. anger and any other emotions
that the human mind desires to convey.
In the eighteenth century fans were an
Indispensable adjunct to a court ladys
costume. Owing 10 the versatility OF itS
powers Of expression. when In the small
white hand OF a mistress or mrtauohs
arts the fan was raised before the face
TO hide the owners bushes III she couiu
blush. II not. TO hide the lack or thein.
AND Inc EndTIu hnVhA inv
~ stil left her hearing intact. Queen
Elizabeth upon one occasion having a
beautiful peacock fan and also having
a great desire to give trouble ana snow
her ladies in waiting what were the
privileges OF a Queen. dropped her fan
seven times. The envlable lot Of picking
If up fell to Lord Campbell. and as he
placed il into her hands for the last tlms
She remarked blandly that she reared
she had given him trouble. He. with
ready wit. replied. Il suffer in a noble
cause. these are the feathers that broke
the ~Campbell's back"
I have always contended that there
sonsi,tve nerve running from the
middle Of mans arm to his heart. and
r. gently touched with a fan while the
innocent victim is being talked TO- surely
nothing less than a casI-iron VIII eau
resist such love taps. Strange 10 say,
hard taps don't make half the impression
that soft ones do. II would be rather
hard on the men. though, II all the dear
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09
OUR "R1PID TR1NSIT.'
Jane Eldridge's Opinion on tho street.
Cars.

CTo be continued
On a raw, cloudy March day, when the
dust is driving through the air and the
heavens are of a checrless. leaden hue,
if YOU wish for the sake of experiment
to further depress your spirits, try an
hours ride I'm one Of our electric cars.
Omcialdom may say what it pleases OF
the car service, but every person blessed
with eyes and olfact1ries knows that these
cars are unclean with dust and tobacco
juice.
our dainty lady friends who can afford
luxurious carriages to ride in, will elevate
eyebrow and nostril and think this an
unsavory and unfortunate subJect-un-
clean cars-but the tired little sales
woman, the busy hOusekeeper and mother,
and the hundreds of wOmen who are
forced to bravely pocket all false pride
and fill some position down town" In
order to gain that sad necessity, daily
bread, these are the women who spend
their nickels in car-fare: these are they
who know the discomforts Of our dirty
cars.
We never were in sympathy with that
class Of writer's who constantly ridicule
woman's dress; nor are We Of the gentry
who endeavor to prove a woman a fool
because she is ~fashiOnably inclined and
rich enough TO indulge those fancies.
Neither are we i'm accord with those news
papers and journals that publish gallons
Of fashionable slush per week, and never
a drop Of common-sense talk to everyday
women who work for wages or who keep
house and mind babies. or who love and
work for home, simple though it be. 1t
is high time that the professional beauty.
the social star, who has lost youth, COM
plexion and teeth I'm the endeavor TO he
fashionable, was set aside, and a chance
given to the suppressed woman with,
perhaps. a freckled face and an aim in
life. We hope for a reform in this d.
%rectiOn. but when one starts out to re-
form the world I'm some particular which
seems to him 10 demand serious atten-
ton. It is refreshing and pleasant 10
learn that he does not expect TO succeed
In a hurry. More Of this anon, and now
10 get on with the car question. This
dirty condition has continued for months,
ard the women who are forced TO use
them have every reason to anticipate that
this state Of affairs will so continue. We
overheard a poor. dejected-looking motor
man say he had 10 eat his dinner. and
turn the car around, and perform several
other little duties for himself and the
company all in five minutes time. Surely
he has no time for cleanliness.
Mayors and cleaning bureaus come and
go; but in spite Of all promises, our dirty
cars remain. JANE ELDRIDGE.