New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15

,,bout recognizing the fact that /. is
,,vritten law in Europe that only certain per-
IS can use particular combinations or devices
c., NJ them with fine disregard OF all time
sorored distinctions. befrog their footmens coats
~ the livery Of famous houses. and wear
..omselyes any conjunction of coors that they
sooso not knowing caring that they put them
,,,ee in the position Of nteropers in the estima-
,, NJ the initiated. Apropos of this PECULIARLY
ounc American who has recently returned from
r-nrope tells a good story on himself. Seeing
ro,,,tv of attractive hat-ribbons hanging up IN
= baberdashers shop in London. he purchased
half dozen. and later on. when he donned his
.,rav hat at Cowes, he replaced his sombre black
hand with one OF the prettiest among his COL
,o,,on He had hardly left his hotel. however,
,hen a military-loOking man on the other side or
~, street crossed over, and after walking past MIN
o,cc or twice. finally up to him with pleas
ant nod. Il have been on the retired list Tor sew
sra years" he remarked. cordially. but am
.,wavs glad TO of ours"
81 beg pardon" stammered the young Ameri-
ran. but there must be some mistake
.you are not In the - Guards! asked the
o,d gentleman, irately Then pray, sir where did
van ee, that hat?" And looking daggers OF unut-
,r.hl. acorn as our hero explained his nationality
end ignorance he turned on his heel and strobe
c,ntemptuously away. while the Illuminated youth
retreated 10 his lodgings and donned the quiet
co,ors Of an insignifcSn Mt citizen Few months
latpr
in Switzerland. he came across the bunch OF nice
lacking ribbons which II seemed pity not 10 use.
cover here am certainly safe" he thought. and
b. aoain selected one of the pretty bands; now
as no one took any notice OF his colors he felt
that he was probably all right. But one day at
Lausanne dapper-looking little man marched up
N hin, in the Office of the hotel The Prince OF
wales's own presume" he exclaimed inter
negatively touching the band of his hat and look
ing over the young man suspciously.
Take my advice. Young fellow" he exclaimed.
a, hearing the reiterated explanation land don't
dress yourself up In borrowed plumes or people
might think you q Jackdaw'
81 guess / might we'll wait until I get back to
New-York before trying any more OF these rib
bons" remarked our compatrot TO himself. as he
once more ruefuly unstitched his hatband
blessed indeed IL he that hath hobby OF any
kind Somebody has said that fad is the most
e1ectual antldote TO the miseres of everyday life
that can be found, and will keep even the arch
enemy old age at bay longer than anything else.
Let It be music painting. or the study OF and con-
seouent interes. in anything scienthc-or even a
thing O. elementary intelligence only Collections
Of all kinds add an immense zest TO midde-aged
characterization OF books and rare brio a-brac
down to collections Of pressed flowers or Insects.
interviewing book OF history or story with suit
able photographs will be found an interesting and
satisfactory occupation for idle hours and al
Of existence any might compile most inter-
esting story OF his life by adding a simple narra-
lion Of passing events pictures from illustrated
papers photographs. clippings from newspapers.
and odds and ends OF drawings. all OF which would
be most valuable In the years 10 come. not only on
account OF association but as furnishing trust
worthy data in regard 10 events woman who
had fancy in this way kept for years for the
amusement Of herself and her children sort OF
illustrated logbook consecutive history OF their
domestic life. as we'll Of their connection with
the world at large putting aside and filing each
volume as II completed on the library shelves.
She had a complete history OF their lives extending
over a period OF twenty years and more. when sud-
denly important lawsuit cropped up In the fam
ily Charges were made against her husbands ad-
mnlstration OF certain estates, and II would have
been hard 10 refute them without the aid OF her
record; and she had the satisfaction Of seeing her
books brought into the court afford a complete
vindicatIon Of his action.
II have been wakefully considering the wooing
OF natures sweet restorer' late" said rather
woman. 'and find that there is nothing
50 good. after all. as lighting a candle and reading
mild fiction. which soothes and distracts the mind
without exciting IL. Any specifics for sleeplessness
should carefully avoid. as IN the end they are
sure TO bring trouble. y big bed for Il seepless
person Is necessity, for IL gives unrestrancd
change Of position. warm bath at night with a
good rubbing Is also most beneficial. and SO is a
water cracker eaten to draw the blood from the
head bat beware OF employing artificial means Of
inducing sleep. Any drug is bound 10 lose It's
effect soon late. and it entails eventually much
greater discomfort. This is truth that has taken
me years 10 learn; but now that have discarded
everything 81 the sort. find that although
Shall never be what is called a sound sleeper. BY
calling philosophy TO my aid and accepting the
situation | really suffer less from sleeplessness
taan used 10 do when / tried everything that
was suggested 10 me-"
NOT many years ago young man whom much
"eo'y had made mad started the idea OF n CO.
operative kitchen. which was TO be the panacea for
q" household vexatons. 1t never seemed 10 have
N'u''ea 10 this man, who was so ready 10 solve
household Problems by theory. that the co-opera-
'"e H'chen was practically the same as a first
CLASS clearinghouse restaurant. where the pa
IRON was able 10 order whatsoever he pleased. Yet
~" VIII undertake TO say that such method Of
.'ins can In any way compare in practical COM
.''' WITH home life. and the majority Of wealthy
i@s VINO are debarred by no pecuniary con-
suerations from adopting such a cooperative
ne'noo prefer 10 keep their own establishments.
."e uu'h Is that all families and most persons
As'e Individual tastes which cannot be met In
"0esaie way. No theories of cook-books. no rules
VI 'ne cuisine. govern every one alike. This
, n repeated in the Cd adage What Is one
A.~n meat is another mans poison"
s'ns'e are thousands Of individuals with odd tastes
- 'he Way Of food. and 1t would be no more posi-
ss 70 meet all these tastes in cooperative
"sHen than It would be 10 meet peoples tastes
:. e'ess by cooperative dressmaking establish
sea' Where every one might be fitted out In uni
,',m IRON the semc model. One OF the greatest de-
seu Of NE Is 10 be found in this very variety and
Individuality OF taste
'"e newest profession introduced for women who
~ poor. educated and well hammered is that OF
ss"ucure" This is an English discovery. The
sen'Icurist takes care OF the fair clients teeth.
."ms Them the skifu cleansing with dental in
aments which is usually done by the dentist.
which must occasionally supplement the per-
attention received daily from the owners