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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

and with the wonderful knack at maxi
Ing believe which 10 revealed In "A
Chlld's Garden OF yerse'--as 'the idle,
eager, sentimental youth" student at
the Edinburgh University: but student
with genius for not studying. for play
ing truant. and for finally extracting
his certificates "even at the cannon's 3
mouth" But he was no idier. for he
"lived with boolss."i and no one ever
studied harder than he to acquire that
style which in many respects Is among
the first OF our time.
After he left the university his father
meant 70 make civil engineer OF him.
To this end young Stevenson surveyed
the building Of lighthouses, worked In o
carpenters shop and a brass foundry,
and hung musinsly about wood-yards.
But It became evident at last that he
was really learning nothing of engineer
Ing. and never would learn IL; and then
his father took walk with him one
night and cross questioned him until the
truth came out that he cared for no.
thing but literature. His father declared
that literature was no profession, but
he might II he chose. be called to the
study OF law.
qusintance OF Sidney Coivin-to whom
Travels with Donkey In the Cavennes'
is dedicated-and Colvin. himself sue
cessful author. took up young Stevenson
and introduced his work TO the public.
His first published paper appeared in the
PORTFOLIO" when he was % years old,
under the pseudonym Of L. s. Stonevan.
IL was called Roads His second, writ
ten that same winter at Mentone, whittier
he had been sent for his health, was
entitled Ordered South" Stevenson says
Of this last mentioned paper: "1t took
me nearly three month to write It, No
body ever had such pains to learn trade
as I had; but I slogged at II, day In.
day out; and frankly believe--thanks
to my dire industry--I have done more
with smaller gifts than almost any man
OF letters In the world"
REPORT OF DEATH DIscREDITED
EDINBURGH, December f7.-The rela.
tives Of Robert Louis Stevenson discredil
the report OF his death. They have heard
nothing Of 1t except what has been print.
ed In the newspapers here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
Nodsu Reports snccesaes.

LONDON. December ia dispatch
from Antong to the Central News says
the Japanese General Nodsu reports as
follows: December 1ith. General Ozlso
Brigade defeated the Chinese In the vicin-
ity Of Hung Kaputz. The enemy fed to-
wards Ying-Kow. December 18th. the en-
emy was driven from Chih-Mou-Chin by
the Third Division. which IL now COM
bined with Ozko's Brigade and advancing
upon Hai-Ching. The Japanese losses
both days were seven killed. The Chi
nese lost 100. In the action at Yih-Min-
Shan, December 14th, our loss was Il
killed and 81 wounded We buried over
100 Chinese General Tomoyasu. with his
brigade, is pursuing the Chinese army
under General t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
rhres Persons Burned to Death.

GARDINER. ME-. December l7--At an
Early hour this morning house in RAN
aolph. owned by Amos Marson, and oc-
eupled by woman and two children.
was burned. and all three Of the inmates
were burned TO Death. The children were
known by the names Of Lille Folsom,
aged 7. and George Folsom, aged =. The
u'oman had given ccveral different names
mi m a Bible found IN the house was
,he name "Mrs. william McReady" IL
,s impossible to obtain facts regarding the
cause 81 the fire, but from what Is known
m he woman's habits It IL probable thal
she was intoxicated and tipped over y
lamp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
uis,ano-Cubsn Compromise.

MADRID. December 1.-THE govern
ment has agreed upon a compromise with
the Cuban home-rule members Of the
Cortes upon the basis of the formation
Of council which will partially super
sede the present provincial corporation.
The council will sit In Havana, and VIII
consist of twelve members appointed BY
the home government the Goyernor-Gene-
raj of Cuba, the president Of the highes,
court, the highest church dignitaries, and
fifteen members chosen by popular vote.
The council will frame the budget and
deal with the local and financial admins
tration, and all matters pertaining to the
general welfare of the island. The politi'
cal regime will be kept in Spain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
Christina. Holiday Rataa.

The Atlantic-Coast Line win sell from
Richmond round-trip holiday tickets at
cents per mile o: wav for round trip.
Tickets on sale 10 general public Decem-
ber 18th 20 25th and December Goth to
January 1st inclusive, with final limit
January 3, 1895. For further Information
apply at Richmond Transfer Company,
No. 901 east Main street. II. d. owen,
ticket agent Union depot, or
c. s. CAMPBELL, Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

CALCUTTA, December T.-At a meet
ing of the Vice-Regal Council to-day
James Westland introduced bill i'm
posing certain duties upon cotton. In in
PRODUCING the bill Westland said that
without the imposition Of such duties as
were proposed only a miracle would pro-
duce financial equilibrium.
The duties imposed would 20 into effect
Immediately. so that the State would re-
ceive the benefit OF large shipments Of
cotton from England. useussjon OF the
bill was deferred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
want. our Elsetion Law,

Governor Mckinley. of Ohio, has writ
ten to Governor O'Ferraii asking for q
copy OF the Virginia eiection-laws and
for specimens OF Virginia ballots. Gov
ernor OFerraIl will send a copy OF the
law. but cannot comply with the request
as 10 ballots. as, under the Walton law.
the quantity OF ballots Is limited TO the
exact demand. all others being destroyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
BREAD AND COAL WAR.
II Is Very Merry War for Poor
People.

PORT HURON. MICH. December H.
A bread and coal war is on In this city,
and for poor people It is a merry war"
indeed. Commencing with this morning,
eight OF the twelve large bakeries sold
bread at the rate OF two loaves for 8
cents. This is TO meet cut made by
the others. who last week reduced the
price from 6 TO cents a loaf
Hard coal In stove size Is selling at a
price unheard OF In Port Huron hereto
fore-s3.J0 per ton. A short time ago the
local dealers tried 10 raise the price from
$50 to $5.75 per ton. One dealer refused
to raise. and the cut was made to bring
him into line. He refuses to be brought
to time, however and Il Is expected that
coal will be down TO 81 IL the war Is
not settled soon-
At noon to-day Lapeer-avenue baker
was selling bread for cents loaf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
Nominations by the President.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December IT,
The President to-day sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Charles ID. Clark. of Tennessee, to be
United States District Judge for the
Eastern and Middle districts Of Tennes-
see. vice David M. Key, retired.
Humphrey B. Hamilton. Of New Mexico,
Associate Justice Supreme Court, New
Mexico
Thomas O'Hara, of Michigan, Consul at
San Juan Del Norte, Nicaragua.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

Coroner Taylor was summoned to Is
east Jackson street last night to view
the body OF Henry Johnson. coiored
man. who died suddenly OF apopiexy.
Johnson lived on Leigh street near
Adams. and was visiting on Jackson
street when he died. The Coroner deen-
ed an inquest unnecessary. and left the
hodv with frfendB
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
siIver Tea This Evening.

Miss Boyxin's circle of Kings Daugh-
ters will give g silver-tea this evening at
No. IL west Franklin street. a cordial
invitation is extended 10 all the children
to be present Santa Claus will be there,
and will have a nice present for each one.
The price Of admission will be ten cents
After 8 O'Clock the grown people are In
yited
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

MoRRnTON, ARK, Daeember -
fast evening. one and a half miles sas' !
20 hero. an unknown nssro assani'sn .
German girl named Brighenbot.om' iaon'
me effects OF which she dien tn's eelo- p'e,
nps. ,'. rhe eirl. who was about IL years
~ sa IN her way from church 10
~. with smaller sister. Tne
cer.pa'y when caught, viii be strung up
% w,ssout ceremony. The whole county .'I
~ '."1 aso,,.ed. and men and dogs are scour-
,oe ne woods for the brute
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
Hnnors 10 Thornnson.

LONDON, December 1.-THE body Of
Sir John Thompson, upon its arrival at
Portsmouth, win be received by a guard
OF honor consisting OF 200 sailors and ma
rines. and a salute will be fired when the
coffin is taken on board the cruiser Bien-
helm. The Blenheim will sail for Halifax
with the body Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
All Now Pinnns.


NO 1-YEAR-oLD PIANOS IN STOCK.
Yes, we will sell you new goods as low
as some of our competitors ask for se-
cond-hand stuff Don't forget it. We are
the leaders when 1t comes to low prices
for new goods Everybody comes to see
US. THOMAS G.. BURTON & CO.,
81 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
Has Cioiitti EIedf

LONDON. December 1.-THE correspon-
dent Of the Central News at Vienna tele-
graphs that Signpr Giolitti, ex-PremieI
Of Italy, passed through that city last
evening on his way 10 Berlin. 1t Is re-
ported that he has fed from Rome to
avoid being arrested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
rr.a.,,rv Cola He.erye soe, ,sss,sio.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December IL
The total withdrawal Of gold at New
York to-day was s., 5000 of which 5000
600 was for export. leaving the Treasury
gold reserve standing at the close OF
business to-day at $92. $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will
sell holiday tickets between Richmond
and Norfolk at $3.50; and Richmond and
Iynchburg at s.. ALSO. to all stations
reached BY It's line. Tickets on sale De-
cenmer I'd to 18Th. inclusive. and Dscem-
Der 9th to January fst. trcluslves wlsn
return limit OF January Sd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

It is all right about trinkets and toys for
the little ones; but for your mother,
father, sweetheart. and others, who love
you so well, nothing could be half so ac-
ceptable as high-grade, artistically-
finished Photograph of yourself, such as
can be had Of Foster. liz north Ninth
strept
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

TORONTO. ONTARIO. December H.
The government papers to-day indicate
the probable appointment of B. b. Oztel
as Minister Of Justice. to MI the vacancy
caused by the death Of Sir John Thomp-
son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

One year ago an Upright Piano, full
octaves. case In best order. tone beauti-
full. was sold at $3.50 1t has been re-
turned. and can now be bought for 500
less. 1t would be best TO see II before
buying common new pianos az lower
prices. MANLY B. RAMOS &c CO.,
Main street. next to corner of Ninth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
The Pnne,s EncycIical,

ROME. December H-It is stated at
the Vatican that the Popes encyclical in
regard to the Apostolic delegation to the
United States will be published before
the end of the week. 1t IS translated into
English and other languages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

Many years since our house stood fore
most in the employment OF only fine
workmen. We now have three upon
whom the public can relie for most su-
perior Piano work. Leave orders for
prompt attention, we guarantee satis-
faction. MANLY b. RAMOS & CO..
903 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
snnreme Court Holiday.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December H.
At the opening Of the Supreme Court to-
day Chef-Justice Fuller announced that
upon adjournment OF the court Friday
next. the 2ist Instant the court wouia
take a recess until Monday, January I"
1886
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December H.
Captain j. b. CNinwell has been ordered
10 command the Atlanta, the orders OF
Saturday last for that duty to Captain
Kane having been revoked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

Have you got your Cooking Wine? C.
l.. Todd, No. 42s north Sixth street, has
Catawba for 50 cents per gallon; Scupper-
nong. for s1.25; Imported Sherry, Sc per
gallon. Phone 1863
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

wedding Bouquets. Plant Decorations,
Fine Roses. cut-Fiowers. Palms. and
Ferns. The largest stock In this city, as
w. A. HAhIM0ND'S.
ic7 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

New Edition Selected Poems from the
University OF Virginia Magazine-ls5s to
1894. Postpaid, 81. A. c. BREcHIN.
Charlottesville, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

FORT MONROE. December l7.-Ths
Mallory line steamer San Marcos. from
on Hog Island and was towsd into Tia
Reads last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

"a there q man. woman, or cniia m
. ~ ID p,a ,n,a suffesang from that most ~,
'e~ r,a~as,ng of All skin diseases. Eszss ~, ,hs
Il sa ~ ,hey can Be cured with Qvrsso' ,ns ~.
- ,a.ss, ~ @ ead greatest discovery Of tne ass'
Al drurrissz. 50 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

c. l.. Todd, No. i2s north Sixth street.
has Currants from to 10 cents per
pound-fresh goods. Phone 7ss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

Buy your Mixed Nuts at c. l.. Todd's.
north Sixth street, No. f2s. You can get
them for s to IL cents per pound. Phone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

c. L. Todd, north Sixth street. No. 42s.
has jamaica Rum. years old, for s. per
gallon. Also, fine New England Rum.
'Phone 76S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

IL you want old Gibson, Fulcher, Wy
sor, or Wilson Whiskey go to c. L. Todd
No. AS north Sixth street. Phone 1853
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

when Baby xss sick. We gave her cazsoriA
When she wss chnd, shs or4sd for ouGfpsiA.
when she became sfiA shs chung % caaoriA
When sAe bad chiIlrsz. she ssvetaen csssosiA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
ANDY eowlN's FUNERAL.


NEW ORLEANS. La. December H.
The funeral Of Andy Bowen. the pugilist
who was killed Friday night. took place
to-day. vast throng Of psspis gathered
on the strest In front Of the house. and .
continual stream paued through the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

Go to G. L. TodRs, north Sixth street,
and buy your old Smithheld Hams,
Smoked Tongues, and all kinds Of Canned
Goods. 'Phone 76s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

"Hursts Guide and Manual" law
sheep. SOL pages. s.. Sold by Hurst & Co.,
Pilla ski Va
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-01-06

- SiiN"VAS iC'ia0J AfDA'~ 49,
games, dancing and feast of good
things MN led most delightfully."-
The dainty souvenirs were very
unique, a gold embossed card with
tiny broom attached with ribbon,
golden cob web in one corner ard
below in letters of gold the woyde,
Keep the New Y ear Clean and
Free from the Cobwebs of 93. Jan.
II, 1884, The guests and
their characters were as
follows: Eva Allen and
Zilla Grand, MARY, Mary, quite
contrary" Evelyn Fleming and
Artie Calvin, milk maids; Edna
Winans, Katie Moore, Rennie
Frazier, Eide Burger. N"Little
NJ sses Mpff=ts;" Genie Moore,
"Mother Goose" Allie Moore, the
little girl with a curl in the middle
of her forehead; Ray Brinkerhotf,
Ruth Evans, % teen of Hearts,
BETTE Sedwiek ard Mabel
Blanchard, "Jill;" Ssllie Sedwick,
"Little Kitty Fishers" Tally Grand,
"Little 30 Peep Camille White,
"Mother Goose" X atie Shaw, Glen
o'clock sctolaI,'' Bette Moore,
Gid, going up Primrose hills"
Minor Moore, "jolly miller
Worth Burger, King Coles"
Banton Moore, Will Sedwick, "Fat
man from Bombay;" John Sedwick,
"Blue beard;" jamie Ainsworth,
"Robnson Crusoe;" Whit Adams,
"Jew;" Charlie Moore, "king
Cole; y Lin Grand, Ride a cock
hors O." Edwin Snead, William Holt
and Norman Smith, CDR. Foster
George Caulfeld, "Peter White"
Adam Johnson, "Man Friday"
Walter Moore, "Fat man from
Bombay" Rawson White, "Beatty,
Tramp Watson Houston, "Peter
White Lonnie Spa ks, "The man
who went to London TO get him a
wife, Lon B,itton, Harry Wilcox,
"The lit lie boy in red;" John Dyer,
Eugene Dyer and Jim Primm, 90 ID
NJ other Hubbard"
JUVENILE DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
To be accomplished oneself is a
boon to ordinary mortals, but to be
able to impart successfully ones art
to Others is indeed dover from
the gods. Miss DeZouche, who
has so long held the place of honor
among our elocutionists. demon
strated on last Saturday evening
That che was thus doubly gifted.
AT Goggan's Music Hall her pupils,
ranging in years from seven to six
teen, enacted a little comedy so
cleverly that older amateurs had
best look to their laurels. The
curtain went up disclosing pretti-
ly set stage and the petite come
delta, "The Prince and the Page"
was rendered by the following cast:
PARrl:
Prices Chinchilla- Miss May
Vaughan Dupree.
Mopsey, the Maid-Miss Ida
Pope.
Prince of Astracan-Miss Edith
Saunders.
Ermine, the Page Miss Juliette
Cohn.
PART II:
1.-THE Pardoned Sir, ="
Murray Miss Louise Beach.
Recitaton-"The Ragged Man"
Riley-Miss May Vaughan Dupree.
Recitaton-"Fio's Letter." Rex
ford Miss Juliette Cohn.
SCENE FROM KING JOIN:
Arthur-Miss Edith Saunders.
IIubert-Miss DtZouche.
Miss May Vaughan Dupree was
an enhancing little princess, not
only pretty to look at in her dainty
robes, but showing such a concep-
ton of the role. investing it with
such dignity, and reaching the eli
mag of her success in Ter graceful
dancing of the minuet, extremely
lever and so charming in appear.
ance that we do not wonder that she
Won a sweetheart. Miss Saunders
made splendid Prince of Astracan,
but it was in the scene from King
John, later in the evening, that she
showed her e,Onut;Onarv talent
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-01-06

Foster Fort, w. .. Wnke,
Dupree. Not in name only, AN
have each a dancing class in cha,
aud so,eral of them join the
GERS.
A PHILO GERMAN,
Friday evening Mr.. Matte,
the german at the Philo, An
twenty-five couple particlp,ti
Brilliant light, dreamy, delicj'
music, groups of pretty WON,
and the finest floor for danciuo
the city-what more could
want? 1t is very noticeable,
Increased number of married \
pie, who attend regularly, and
pleasure to note it, as they
the bulwarks Of society, lendil
tone to all functions. Misses MI
tie Brooks, of Memphis, M,I
Williams, of Independence, \
Denny, of Bolton, were the v,I
ing girls present.
OTHER EVENTS.
A wedding in high life Gauss
tiutter Of excitement among \
beau monde.
Mrs. Hengst will shortly eu,J
tain her mother and sister, NH
danes Craft and Slayer, Of Spri,I
field, Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs Oscar Jannasch n
tertained dozen couples nj,
pleasantly Tuesday evening at tta
home on North Fifth street.
The Y. NJ. G. A. reception Vi
delightful. Many callers paid ths|
raspo cts to the ladies' and found III
pleasant that they fingered long
A prominent feature Of Nd
Years day was an elegant diund
with covers for twelve, given
Mrs. Thomas Phillips, of Clevel,,|
street, to her guest, Mrs. Bentiea
of Terrell.
The Woman's Club held had
most entertaining meeting on Tua
day. The retiring president, Md
Dickson. dispensed delightfal b.
pitality. Miss DtZoucae Will re,
an original paper at the next mes
ing.
The hospitable Caruthers hou!
was again opened on Wsdnesdl
evening IF this week, the hostss
of the occasion being Misses Mat
Caruthers and Lula Johnson.
delightful german vas danced, Il
by MIR. Shumate. The ball room "
deliberately decorated, and a fan
of dainty viands served to n
guests.
Qlite a large number of fashio
ables formed a heatre party Mo
day evening Amor G the numb
were noted Mr.. Nolin, Miss ALI
ande,; Mr.. Burnham, Miss Tibt
Mr.. Woods, Miss Higginson; N
Weille, Mss NJ arshall; Mr.. Call
hap, Miss Gridei; Mr.. Terry, Nj
Lacy; Mr.. Neil, Mss Baker, n
Hugh Brown, Miss Roeabel jon
Mr.. John Dockery, Miss Trice;
sides a host of others.
Cowan Lodge x. of P, ha
issued invitations to their frieH
for Monday evening, at the Garla
Opera House. The occasion of t
entertainment is the installation
Ulcers. A series of six tables
will be given, illustrating hlstorl'
episodes Of the knights. NJ
Weslow is to sing ballad, %
posed by Mrs. ]. Alfred Ban
words by Miss DsZouche, so thu
so fortunate az to be invited have
pleasant evening in store.
Miss Della Baker is visiting Nj
Chatham this week.
Miss Montgomery returned
Bolton on Monday.
Mrs. Sam McLendon has return
from holiday visit to Calvert
Mrs. Patrick Henry Deane,
Miss Belle Harris, has been
guest Of her mother during the p
week.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-01-06

A large assortment and . =
line of guns, rifles aud plslo''
Ambold's.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-01-06
MorMER aoosN rARrY.

Mother Goose and all her wonder.
full little men and women, whose
exploits are 50 dear TO childish
h. arts, held high carnival at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. [.
Moore on New Years night. Master
Banton Moore was the young host
ard Misses Genie Moore and Genie
Frazier the young hostesses Of the
evening. The former was the boy
who sold "IIot Cross Buns" while
N SIS Moore made quaint Little
Miss Moifet," and Miss Frazier
portrayed "Moother Goose" most
admirably. The prizes for the best
repre-. entatlons were awarded to
Master Henry Johnston ,"Simple
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-01-28

at was after long and serious thought, Z"
said Millioent, who is TO be married soon
and who was showing her belongings 20
an admiring coterie, "that l decided 20
have all these aprons"
"Dut whyi" demanded one of the girls,
looking at the bewildering collection.
because have discovered that nothing
appeals 20 the masculine mind 50 much as
an apron" announced Milliceut. 81 have
observed that when ! wore my painting
rig Henry found me irresistible Those
two high necked, long sleeved. pale blue
things are artists aprons, girls. When we
have come into the studio from a walk,
and l have put on a long white apron and
devoted myself TO chatting dish cooking, he
has sat breathless with admiration. That's
the reason for those big white aprons there.
When | wore one Of those silly. runled,
white silk things aud sat behind the tea
table, he was filed with alteration. And
IL was when / was wearing one Of those
fancy work aprons and making Christmas
presents that he offered me his very large
heart and hand and very diminutive for
tune. Hence these aprons"
And every member Of the coterie prompt
ly went OF and invested in aprons.-P Phil
adelphia Times.