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ATTENTION, STAGE-STRUCK GIRLS.
To These Opinions of Eminent Actresses
About Their Profession.

To These Opinions of Emnent Actresses
About Their Profession.
Some one with an inquiring turn Of mind re-
Gently made out three questions and sent them
to several prominent actresses. They were.
in substance. as follows: /. Is the successful
actress born or made? .. or beauty. mag
netism. or hard work. which is the least es-
sential ). Will success repay an actress for
the struggle and for the loss OF home life
The answers will be Of vital interest to every
one OF the hundreds OF girls who feel n deep
yearnng to get behind the footlights. Rhea.
Fanny Davenport, Rosins Vokes. Mrs John
Drew. Annie Pixley. Mrs. Annie leamans.
Minnie Madden Fiske. and Aunt Louisa FL
bridge form a council whose replies ought to
carry conviction. In answer to the first Gues-
ton. Rhea says: Some actresses are torn.
some are made" Fanny Davenport says:
No one is born successful. 1 think the sue
cess Of an actress is won by application and
persistence" Mrs. John Drew's reply is briefs
ply Is equally to the Point. only-it's the other
Is made" Annie Pixley thinks aThe sue
Minnie Maddern Fiske says that. as a rule.
.nurtured from early youth by the warmth of
There is a delightful variety in these replies
viction. The young woman who feels sure
thsf t5e isG q genius burning h 5fs
the plucky girl who modestly asserts that she
doesn't think she was especially created to
fill the leading role. but means to do, it, Just
the same. will murmur Rosina Vokes's Fit
non nascitur." and take a fresh start
unity As essentials Rhea places magnetism
first, beauty last SO do Fanny Davenport.
Mrs. John Drew. Annie PiNley. Mrs. Yeamans.
and Mrs. Fiske. Rosina VoSes puts hard work
first. beauty next, and magnetism last. while
although beauty should be the least essential,
1t seems ut present as IL hard work Is tho only
thing which is not IN the least necessary.
Aunt Louisa gets really pe eS in fact
these dark days are beauty. mebody''s.
Money oy Id Diamonds nSisl and unlimited check"
AS for the last question. these authorities
and fortune cannot I'LL the void where home
and Il quiet life should be. Rhea. however.
says: " TO the true actress. her art is a creed
upon whose altar all else is unfi inchi nCy sac
and Dsn tha were suffered in
says that success more than compen-
safes for the losses. but she hastens
and that stage; struck young women would
better consider long and carefully. Annie Pix
ley thinks it depends on the woman ~ she
loves her art the loss OF homo life will be
case or money: the sooner che marries and
settles down the better for her. and for the
theatre going public.
This SO ans to he case. In truth. whore doc
tors disagree: and probably. therefore: every
dramatically inclined young woman will pick
out the opinion which lends most color to her
view OF the case. and not abate one jot Of her
Thespan inclinations-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
HOLLANDS TRADE IN RELICS.

The Money Got from Credu'ou. Tourists
Gors ~ Long Way In Buying Provisions.
traveller in Holland recently returned to
England. and he now uttcrs word OF warning
to reckless relic hunters. He says that the
unsophisticated ~ natives sell all sorts of
rubbish to the American and English tourists
who 60 for run through the wa'er-logged
country. Whole crates of imitation Ecl!t waro
are made in Germany and sold in Holland as
the genuine article. The tourist may have it
of any age. design. or condition. A little
judicious mutation by no means INJURIES it.
Ancient articles Of furniture. too! Every
broiderrh backs. artistcally faded and raw
elled. are sent over Ia Rotterdam from shore
ditch. whnrc they are being made by latter
day machinery.
Tons of silver shoe buckles and candlesticks
and plates. SPOONS. and ours enough to set a
at rare. round pr ices 10 the delighted tourists;
With the comfortable sums thus secured
the thri!ty Dutch live well. buying provisi ions
at the f"ltowin. rates: Butter. 20 cents
cents ynund: beef or mutton. ~ to lU cents
pound for the best parts: milk. 3 scents
quart: bread which the traveller asserts is as
light as Il feather. pounds for 10 cents:
Java coffee. % cents: tea. 81 tn 30 cents:
chickens. IL 10 % cents each: ducks. L. to ~
cents u pound. New York women will find
that this scale of prices con ares very Inyora-
bly, with the schedule 10y WI oh they purchase
daily food for themselves ai.d lam itrs. but by
saving some Of the large sums they have ex-
pended for the bogus antiquities OF the inge-
NOUS lIollanders they may manage TO have
broilrd chicken oftener. and even II spoonful
Of real cream OF an occasional Sunday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
A Farmers Hearts Desire,

Desire Wilcox OF North Lyme. Conn. is n
woman Of unusual accom- ishments. She is Q
constant smoker the penny clay pipe being
her favorite medium. For seven years she has
worked n farm without help. except in the BUSH
est seasons. She ploughs harrows. and plants.
harvests her crops. pitches hay. chops down
trees and cuts them into tirewood and railroad
ties; she Jokes and drives cattle. shears sheep
and drives II string Of from three to five yokes
Of oxen w tn a skill which Is positively artistic.
Desire. who Is now 30, was married when she
cider to celebrate the ceremony. 80 his new
bride took him out and chastised him severe
~. then flung him into corner with the in
junction to remain till he WAS sober He con-
cluded. however. that discretion was the bet-
ter part OF valor, SO stole away during the
night and has never been seen since.
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a ponderous bunch OF keys in the other. had
entered the hall. They saw her go 70 the cell
OF the princess. open II with one Of the mystic.
rious KEYS and lead her forth. As they were
peralyged and unable to move from the spot.
the strange figure reappeared. passed by them
quickly into the cell, and closed the door. To
the questions OF the wizards May Peah re-
turned no answer. AT q signal an alarm gong
was struck Immediately behind her, and. be-
ing taken by surprise she turned TO see
whence the sound came. The willy Judges
then shouted. e 1t is plain that you car speak.
for you are not deaf" She was forthwith con
holy man OF the woods. on hearing this. ut
tered wild cry Of Yah" lforbearl. and de-
clarod that she was powerless to speak. be-
cnuse under the influence. OF witchcraft. One
OF the wise women suggested that some magic
water should he poured into her mouth. On
opening IL they fell back with horror
and cried, "Brahmul Brahmai an evil
nend has torn out her tongue" Inn
mediately the unhappy woman became the OBJ
ject OF pity. and even OF alteration. The cere-
mony OF eXorcism was gone through. and she
and her companions were fully acquitted OF
any com plicity with the devil. each receiving II
sum OF money and being set ut liberty. May
Poah's friends afterward told Mrs. Leonowens
that it was she who had terrified the Apnzone.
released the princess. and led her to n boat in
which were the lover prince and two friends.
As there was not room for all. May Peah re.
fused to leave the companions OF her beloved
mistress and full Of terror lest. by the dread
full torture which she knew awaited her. she
might be forced to betray those who were
dearer to her than her own life. she with one
stroke Of her dagger deprived herself OF the
power OF ever uttering an Ineligible sound.
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con,Ider that s75 /. the price for .ssyen.room

consider that s75 IL the price for .eeyen-room
apartm ents answering this description
But we have secured the streets In vain.
We have come to the conclusion that We are
not wanted in human affairs. There are the
most charming buildings. with the most com
plete little apartments. in the most accessible
localities. and at prices so moderate as to turn
your head. but they bear a. fatal inscription
which Is as prohibitory as the yellow nag OF
Now. for the sake OF the luckleas women in
whose tired footsteps We have been trsadtnE
and OF those who are even now treadinR In
ours. I want TO know. why some one doesn't
put UP an apartment house that will make
the eyes Of the Hat hunter dance with Joy and
then label It Girl Bacnelor Apartments"
For her satisfaction and that OF the army OF
women who wish to live comfortably sud in
pendently, II may be stated that the woiaens
apartment house, for whose erection Miss
Janet Lewis and Mrs. Caniace Wheeler have
made such strenuous exer,lons. will be ready
before another year of hall bedroom existence
shall have NJ ade tho occnpants quite suicidal
Hundreds OF women have signed applications
for rooms. and once tho success OF the idea Is
demonstrated there ia no doubt that CO pitaists
will be very ready to supplement the first and
central building with others.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
ES1ERT.iINING A IA MODE.
Dancing Parties that Begin with 81 Dinner
In-t-nd of Ending with n Feast.

Dancing Parties that Begin with Dinner
Instead Of Ending with Feast.
A great modification has been inaugurated
this season In the mode Of dinner giving. and
the fashion OF serving dinners at small tables
laid for eight or ten has been almost univer-
sally adopted in the grande monde Of Paris
This arranxem ent has been hitherto only in
use at bail suppers. but now these late sup
pers nre rather out OF date. and the festivities
begin with dinner instead of ending with n
feast. The dinner is much the same as for a
ball supper. the chief difference being that at
the suppers the guests placed themselves
where they likcd.while at the dinners the places
are assigned by the mistress OF the house.
The tables are all decorated with different
flowers. and each gentleman recri ives on his
arrival an envelope containing tho name OF
the lady he is to take in TO dinner and the
flower to be found MT the tabl. intended for
him. Handsome dishes OF old silver. or mod.
ern ones In imitation. baskets OF silvered
wire. shells OF china or sim pie vases OF glass
the color OF the flowers. are used as recenta-
Giles for the flowers. and pretty trays OF deli
cate china or lace-like silver are filed with
bon Ions and candied fruits. The menus are
made very small. in the shape of n pocketbook.
in pale shndes OF mink. blue. or green. and
ornamented with glded initials or the crest OF
the family White ,.amask linen is used for
these grand affairs. the millinery mode OF
table decoration being reserved to country
houses and sim pier feasts.
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THE DINNER KETTLE.
Some Interesting Facts Concerning Useful
Article.

The dinner kettle in common use forty years
ago was a tall. straight-sided. round tin pail.
into which was set tin dish about half az
deep and slightly naring. so that it projected .
little above the edge. The cover fitted into
this dish, and upon the top OF the cover was
circle OF tin. like a short section OF @ CYLINDER
upon which tin cup was carried. The cup.
inverted telescoped down over the holder.
This dinner kettle is still sold. but there are
now dozen varieties In the market.
What is known as the Providence dinner ket-
tie is substantially like the kettle above de-
scribed. except that it has no cup upon the
cover. and 1t 10 made sometimes wit an adj
other food The ladies' dinner Kettle is identi-
cnl with the Providence kettle containing the
tray, except that 1t has a tip handle most din.
ner kettles having a wire hail with wooden
hold in the centre. These two kettles are sold
principally in the East.
outside holder for knife and fork There 10
a round kettle about half the height OF the
ordinary kettle. which is known asa break
There Is kettle called the Western dinner
kettle which is used by railroad men In tho
kettle is oblong in shape; straicht-sided. and
with square corners has inside movable
tray. and carried inside also is fiat square
carried on u holder upon tho cover.
A kettle used largely by rail road men In the
az NTH roudSd
The cover has bottom to it. forming reser-
yoir for coffee; the cup is carried on top. but
inside socket instead Of shutting down over
1t; the kettle has II shallow. square movable
What is called the "Nestab,e" dinner kettle
tin trays which, when in use. stand over an
other and on top Of coffee holder When set
and - Inches wide: when nestled together It's
heghth Is about two Inches.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
Toses. HAIR OLE, AND CURLING IRONS.
Henrken TO yvofui Prophecies by q Hair
dreeser Anent tho Future Benu.

Henrken TO wofui rrophec'e. by a HAIR
dresser Anent the Future Beau.
A whispered prophecy was vouchsafed the
other day by a certain hairdresser. He is not
one Of the busting. talkative variety. but is
pompous and OF few words. carrying an at
mosphero OF deep knowledge about him. His
utterances are go weighty that they seem to
strike the very bottom OF the we'll where sits
Truth. Still. the best OF men and the wisest Of
bairdressers may sometimes err. 80 this one
may be in error
He said. however. that the signs OF the times
point to a revival of another one OF the fash
ions OF 1890 or thereabout He said. In short
that the locks of the Beau Brummells Of ~
will form most intimate acquaintance with
the curling iron. Have they not been growing
steadily longer3 he says: and what more
natural sequence. therefore. than desire To
relieve the monotony Of undiversiflei length
Hence. the curling iron. Hence, too. POSSIBLY.
a state, OF affairs such as Walter Besnnt claims
existed in polite society some fifty years ago.
The dcs rabe waves and gloss wero then i'm.
parted to hair not prone to cnrls by liberal
Same period had to have their ringlets also,
but delicate distinction was always preserved
between the limp and slender spirnls Tor
vrile curls consistent with manly beauty.
But alas heat and hair oil and nomatum
and persistence can never equal that ono
touch OF nature which makes the whole hair
curl. Therefore every ballroom had 1t barber.
All night long. In an adjacent room. he and his
apprentices, attended: with tackle. hot irons.
and hair oil. to revivify between dances tho
dropping Drummeian curls And in another
corner OF the mansion maids with nimble nm
gers and sizziDg tonEs lent n new twist to the
And when the next call came to go on with
tho dance what u brave show OF crisp curls
where the BARRIERS ceased from curling and
the tongs rested till the music ceaseul
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"Meissonier." out Of compliment to the artist
who loved so much to paint it. The
bodice is cut on court lines. ending in
amuch frilled basque. and has a quaint collar
yelled with lisse and lace falling over the
shoulder and opening in front over finely
touched chemisette Of lace. White velvet rib
bon. white jet. all kinds Of thin white fabrics
In the family Of Kisses. are employed in the
sarniture Of the wedding gown. but lace-snd
by lace is meant the precious hand woven It's
sue that may be handed down from genera
tion to generation. and perhaps already has q
history OF its OWNS the favorite trimming.
1t augurs we'll for the fine taste OF a woman to
SEQ even the most modest little tucker of the
genuine article. that has been in all ages the
garniture OF true gentilty. selected for this
symbolic gown Of bridal white. or course. tho
veil OF lace is quite the most elegant and
beautiful. but few brides approximate this
climax OF luxury. choosing perforce the long
broad veil OF tule falling over the face in front
to the waist line and to the hem OF the train in
tho back. The veil is arranged in two pieces
oy many brides. who like to make 1t pleasant
Tor the bridegroom by adding to his somewhat
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
Making Up 10 the broom.

I'm a big uptown restaurant that docs a
large trade Mt popular prices" said man,
lone may see az he goes out whisk broom
held in wire clasp that il secured about
breast high to the inner side OF the door frame.
The first time saw that broom 1t almost made
me smile. 1t seemed curious to SEQ that small.
quiet, minor convenience Of life there In that
big busy place and Just inside q door opening
upon busting Broadway. ] saw one day
n regular customer. who had lust paid
his cheek at tho cashiers desk. pull
the broom from it's clasp as he walk ed out and
whlsk feck OF dust from the lape OF his esat.
and then put the broom back into its lisp
again. That served as a sort OF Introduction
to the broom. and when went out after had
finished my dinner brushed = speok Of dust
acquaintance with the broom has produced .
friendly feeling for It, and feel also that by
Quoted into the fellowship OF the restaurant"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
THREE CONTENTED COUPLES,
Not RepentinG wediock, Came This Year
to CInIm the Dunmow Fitch.

Not Repenting w.dIock. Came This Year
to Claim the Dunmow Fitch.
1t is in the ancient town OF Dunmow. In
North Essex. England. that every year the
High Court OF Love is held. and Wooded cou-
pies who live In peace and harmony lay claim
to the celebrated "Dunmow fitch" Baron
Fitzwalter who. tradition says. was the insti-
tutor OF the quaint ceremony. lived In the
twelfth century. and to him is attributed the
saying. HE which repenteth him not OF his
marriage. either sleeping or waking. In a year
and day may lawfully go to Dunmow and
fetch a CANNON of bacon 1t Is re-
freshing to lean that in the present
year OF grace three couples deemed
themselves worthy the award and presented
them elves before the Jury. which IL composed
of six young ,mailens nttired in white nnd r fix
very youthful and beurdless bachelors. Tho
claimants sit, during trial on old Fashioned 90
has been made. are hosted on long stretchers
and the loving couples, borne In triumph
around the race course Following them come
the Judge and the advocates In their robes OF
Office the crier procluiming silence with the
wonted formula: then the white robed maid
ems and the beardless boys OF the jury: lastly.
the chatting crowd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
baltimore. Railroad Princess.

One OF the richest women in this country
Is Mary Garrett of Baltimore. daugh or Of
the great railroad king. and sister OF the pres
ent head OF the Baltimore and Ohio system.
She is about 80 years OF age. and is worth per-
haps S20.000.O00. much OF which she herself
has made by judicious Investments. She 10 OF
medium height has q pale face. and blue eyes
much dependent on sncctacles. She is said to
b. a walk ing Ponrs Manual on railroad affairs.
She Inherited her fnthers love for the bust
ness. and is acquainted with every detail OF
the railroad he founded. She gives a large
share OF her time to business. another large
share to charitable work. but very little to So
ciety. She is great traveller. and is a most
entertaining conversationalst. speaking in a
peculiarly soft. low voice.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
FASHIONS F.ISCIES.

Velvet is used extensively in every depart
ment of millinery intermiXed with satin and
satin antique. Steel and jet play parts in the
new trim mings. and black will ne much used
in com bination with white and cream.
With the light coors and materials so much
in vogue are worn muslin pettcoats much
trimmed in every fantastic way with rich
rs o six W %
ciennes lace on the instep.and white leather
shoes with rich silver buckles or with the em
bosseG silver initial Of the wearer inserted in a
white satin or leather bow. Less dainty. per-
hans. but m ore suita bio for general wear is a
multiplicity Of black gauZe skirts, trimmed
with chicoree ruchings oi blue fnille. and pol
ished black leather shoes with black lace
rosettes and the initial in tur1uoises.
Vlennese handles have stepped in where the
exquisites of London and Paris feared to tread
and have decided that the colored dress coat.
which has been dangling SO long before the
the Austrian capital Bright colors are not to
be worn. Only blues. browns. clarets. and
ase al rk brshter will stamp
upon the wearer
The new and distinctive color of this season
is called "saphizne." and is beautiful shade
OF sapphire-bue Every tone of green is also
In favor in autumn and winter materials.
The prettiest novelty is the use OF baby rib
Don III Httlu OF NelNeI lol hOuuCSs,
frills berthas. and revers. The charming
even .ng dresses which young ladies wear go
much, which are made OF orgnndie or Swiss
muslin or gauZes. have all their little irills
bordered with these ribbons.
There Is some sign OF Il return TO pointed
bodices. with a frillcd basque OF lace or rib
bon forming loops over "A flat square BASQUE.
Tailors rejoice in the outlook Just now. for
plain dresses promise to become popular
again. and though the most elaborate creation
OF frils and Fittings may be essayed with
temerity by the amateurs. and may be a sue
the plain gown is an impossbility save to the
sartorial artist. skirts and bodices. so We
learn from late advices. are to be severely
plain and practical: sleeves are to he neither
high nor broad but reduced to modest dimen-
sions and jackets Of the neatest cut are to re-
place the fluffy capes. Buttons. SO long dis
honorcd and despised. will be used with reck-
less profusion as a trimming on these severe
gowns. even appearing on the skirts AS well
as on the bodices.
Fresh invoices Of new dress materials are
coming in with every steamer There are
broch6 silk on shot ground and fancy stripes.
velvet. satin. and MORE. with irregular bars
and bands The woollsns follow suit. and are
thick and warm looking, Of mixed tints. with
a little yellow woven in to give a golden tone.
The colors are amarRIth. fuschia. green. ia
bac. and smoke blue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-10
GLAD WEDDING BELLS
Ring in the Autumn. the Beginning
Time Of Honeymoons.
WHITE VEIL AND BLOSSOMS,
Flao of Surrender, Wreath Of Con.
ouest, Deck the Happy Bride.

.s,pr- OF Autumn Prepare the
for winters Rich Heavy Furs-New
r..,,,,, OF Dancing Party aud Dinuer
a,.,,u-Tbree Contented Couples Cintu,
-. D,,moro Fitch = Two womcn'-
s,r.,uo Observation-Disclosures Paid TO
.w,,e." and lis Terrier mt HomburE-
r..-. Hair OH. and Curliug Irons Froph-
..,ea Tor the Coming Man OF Fashion
Rorapce In the Royal Sinme-e Harem-
Fashions Fancies, Educational Notes ana
o,h.r In formation Interesting TO Women.
A. the fitting OF tho swallows sounds the
n..l Of wedding bells. The end OF the season
!. Invariably tho beginning OF the honeymoon
- Tho lucky winners OF prizes In the lottery.
Thu others wonder why. oh why2" but pre-
..nd TO rejoice in their freedom to take an
.ther sving around tho circle. AS all mankind
,nyss lover. so every woman dotes on we'd
d,no Its pretty detail interests her and sets
h.r dreaming deuicously OF what has boon
A. that may be vailed in tho white illusion Of
her own bridal nnery. Prospect or retro
.nect. each is tenderly dear to the
heart of woman. This year the
Gown besid, whose attractiveness all
other raiment fades in fascination is OF
satin. white and Rlistening. which under
The softening influence OF old lace is perhaps.
After all. tho richest and most suitable fabric
for a wedding gown. Simple and compare
lively mex ensive bridal robes may be made
Of satin cuchesse with trimming OF accor-
dion. plated mousseline de sole in tho form OF
a petticoat and under bodice with court
train OF the satin ard ceinture OF m uslin.
Another extremely NJ city departure from tho
conventional bridal garment is q gown Of
soft shade OF grayish white satin known as