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How TO Act
When YOU Eat
THE CONVIyIAL BOARD SUB
JECT TO FIXED RULES.
The Latest Demand of Polite
Usage at Dinner Functions.
Invitations.

The custom of drinking the health is such
charming ceremony that am glad to see
| it coming into fashion again. Nothing at
table is SO pretty as the gracious expires
sion, II drink to your f,ealths," of the
host as he bows smilinSiy to his guests aud
raises the first glass of wine served to his
lips.
Finger bowls with perfumed water are
| in better form than the passing Of the silver
basin, which has been revived somewhat OF
late, but unsu successfully. 1t seems almost
an offense to my readers to say that the
| mouth should always be wiped with the
| napkin both before and after drinking,
and when we come to the question of tooth
| picks feel bound To say l would gladly
pass them by il iinners and dinner givcrs
would permit me, but have seen tooth
picks passed about to each guest with
as much ceremony as the presentation Of
rare orchid would demand. and seen them
| used, too. with ardor and by people who
should know better.
cannot for my life see why if one is to
perform any ceremony Of the toilet at the
dinner table there should be a preference
shown To tootA-picks. Why not tooth
brushes, or even hair-brushes? ard in
sist that well-bred men and women take
care of their teeth in the privacy of their
dressing rooms.
II is the habit of Some men and women
10 deride and sneer at any custom included
in the term fashionable, and occasionally
one sees a man who is an acknowledged
genius, defy some rule'of good breeding or
ignore a recognized social law. 1t never
fails to evoke criticism, however, and
there is always an Illusion dispclled. The
dinner-iable is the severest test of breed
ing. Once that is passed triumpAantly
il is fair to Conclude the person on probation
has graduated and may be counted upon
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brow, made long. Eurgling and hissinG
noise while overcoming his soup, which he
took from the end of the bowl, after break.
ing his bread in 1t, ate with his knife or II
by chance with his fork, holding 1t in a
manner impossible to describe, in his left
hand, and 1t " as also my destiny TO sit next
him and try not TO appear to See him make
the toilet of his teeth during the last course,
with huge gold toothpick, which he un-
fastened with awful clamor from his
watch chain, and nourished, with sweep
ing gcstare, as who should say. 81 am the
only man among you rich enough to carry
his own gold toOthpick."
Manners are truly the reflex OF the mind,
as well as the result of education when
they are usually the reflex Of the mothers
mind, for 1t is the women who make the
manners as well as the history OF a ma.
ton, and manners make the man.
Declining an invitation 10 SO important
a function as q ceremo 1ious dinner, q
reason. and q good reason, must be given,
otherwise your hostess may we'll consider
herself ill-trcated. Address your reply
in any case to Mrs Blake, and, IL possi-
BILE, plainly state the reason for declin-
ing, with a well-expressed and real re-
gret. For example: 'Mr. and Mrs. Francis
Hopkins Brooke regret extremely that q
previous engagement for Mrs. James Ed
ward Blakes country house party of Sep
tcmber the 18th. will prevent their accept
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Blake Gartiner's
kind invitation for dinner ON Tuesday even
ing, September the 14th."
IMPORTANCE OF FORMAL DINNERS.
AS few people make engagements except
for some great ball or fcte for more than
three weeks in advance. you are not apt to
receive many regrets. You must carefully
consider In selecting your guests that each
be agreeable TO the other and that each be
recognized as remarkable for something
either talent, wit. beauty, nloney-then you
must be certain that the right man takes
the right woman in or you will put Q
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-danipcr on your Company before you are
f; seated at the hospitable board, Last, and
not least, but of the utmost Importance,
is The dinner itself. 1t must be the very
best your means will permit yOu-as
beautifully served and rs luxurlously ap-
pointed as your --Hfse will allow.
You are doing chosen few of your friends
the highest honor in your power. for the COM
plinent inferred by dinner invitation far
exceeds any other civility one can bestow,
except, of coursc, an Invitation to remain
az guest in ones home. People of
n,odest income should not attempt large
cerenionious dinners, as they ere expen-
sive an done is only at the best enter
taining very few friends. To those who
can do so, however, and who are anibi.
tious Tor social renown, the dinner is pai
excellence the greatest social weight rec
ognjzed, and the house noted for its de-
lightful dinners is a power in all civilized
countries-the woman who is known as
Mrs. So and SO, who gives such exquisite
dinners. will have legions of folio wers and
champions.
SEATING ONES GUESTS.
Immediately Mr.. Gardner offers his right
arm TO the Oldest lady of the party, the only
exception being in case of a BRIDE the other
guests follow arm ih arm, Mrs. Ga rtlner be-
ing the last lady to leave the dra wing room
1t being understood that the host may not
choose the most beautiful and brilliant
woman among his guests unlcss she COM
bines age with these charms; 1t is also an
uBwritten law that the other guests re to
be placed with view to making an happy
and that married people ana relatives are
never seated rext each other. or course
there is everything In placing your guests
properiy-you viii see that your two witty
men for example are not placed on ons side
OF The table with the most brilliant woman
The evening times., 1895-09-13
WashingtOniaps in New York.
Especial 10 The TimeSl

New York, Sept 13-The following Wash
ingtonians arrived here yesterday: d. B.
BrOnsmade. G. L. Bromar. Norrnandie: Mrs.
John, Mr.. and Mrs T. Kelbaugh, W. H.
Sawtin. Coleman: ]. Edison. Union Square;
F. 3. Elton. st. Nicholas; Mt. and Mrs.
& Lothrop's. st. Denis: ]. A. GoIdstein.
J. n. Bales. Continental; L. H. Hyer, C.
a. Dutton. II. A. Smith. Grand; r. W.
ton: j. H. King, j. .saies, R. W. Bender, c.
4. Darlton; J. J. King, W. E. Luckett. W.
y; Madison; c. Whitehead. "; B. Clements.
R. E. Waite, Park, Avenue; Mrs. J. P. Pill
ling. RaItholdi; w. J. Turber, Cosmopoli-
tan: NJ. Covafbiass. K. J.. Fisher, Windsor:
rett: L. Z. Payson, Hoffman; G. A. Petit
Sinclair: Miss II. H. Simmer. Yendome; H
c. 4 akeman. al Belvedere; Mrs Edgar Allen,
Thomas d. Whitney. s. A. Whitney, Inn
perial.
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for never-failirg Observance of all The
little amenities which 20 so far towards
making life gracious ard graceful.

for a never-failirg Observance of all The
little amenities which 20 so far towards
making life gracious ard graceful.
American women of i.icl. i,itc,,.ng are,
Believe, conceded 10 BE- more oeiicatc and
charming al table than The women of any
ether country.
| recoilect some years ago In Florence,
Italy, an Italian nobie:naa's telling me that
he frequently 6iicd at one Of the fGslion-
able hotels il lie c,t;; for the pleasure of
seeing the Americas worici: eat. "They are
so dainty" lie said, $50 exquisite IN tteir
every movement. ;.icy make the ta bic ideal :"
| regret to say american men do not al
ways eat ccrrcc;iy, aan the .ell-,Gade iidi
vi,.ral who rr.iss himself On his lack CT
early advantages has frequently Il self-in
vented n,ethcd of prci el!iag food 10 his
mouth whici | a;il The last person to wishto
aim the glory OF.
THE VULGAR TOoTEPICK.
In Nice. one winter long go. l lincd with
number or America ms at the villa OF the
Countess dc V. We were most ella bofstely
entertained. but l shall never forget the
agony we endured from the extraordinary
table man rers OF very ric. Western man
whom we had tecome acquainted with
through our hankcrs and who had been
presented to oar host through common
friends. Were / 10 mention his lame io- day
it would lie one 10 which the inevitable
tab Is: why he's worth ut least thirty
million" lie was worth Il good many
millions in tiicsc far-away days, but they
were not potent enough to guild his table
etiquette.
To my dying days. shall never forget
that dinner. for it was my fate to be es-
corted by this Yankee millionaire. and TO
sit next him and agonize silently while he
used his napkin 10 wipe his noistened
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Temporary DimpIes the Latest.

J..
And the very latest is the temporary dim
pie. One doesn't voucli for its success or
even advocate the experiment, but for
the sake of the girl who has long sighed
for dimpled cheeks here are the directions
for acquiring them: Smear a small spot
on the cheek. or chin with colorless shell
lac varnish, mixed with glue. With a
pencil or penholder press the flesh with
the point, holding 1t there until the sub
stance on the face becomes hard and dry.
The Etiffened indentation thus remains
the exact shape of a dimple, and little
face powder caE7fully 1uated over the ar
tificial dimple will completely conceal
the varnish and glue compound. Some
care must be observed In smiling too sud-
denly, or the dimplc may be broken: but
with ordinary usage 1t will retain its
pretty shape a whole evening, IL not
longer. The dimple process is applicable
to those whose faces comprise q soft, vel
vety or pulp surface, as then a very deccp-
tive dimrlc can he produced, but it is not
SO available for thin, bouy faces, nor
where the skin b very thick and unyield-
ing.
The evening times., 1895-09-13
GIDsoH'S AMERICAN GIRL
1t Is More Beautiful Than the
Caricature He Started With.
What the Young Artist Who Is to
Marry Virginia Belle Ii Plan
ming When His Wrist Mends.

fne many admirers OF the artist, Mr..
Charles Dana Gibson, who brvke his
right wrist in an accident while out
driving near Richmond last week, win
be anxious as to what effect the accident
may have on his future work.
Mr.. Gibson is the NEST popular pen and
ink artist in the country and his work has
made him quite wealthy; but Mr.. Gibson's
work to-day does not compare to his work
of five years ago, when he gave more
attention to detail and the general ex-
cellence of the picture rather than the
effect.
He is an impressionist and he has made
himself the fad. This fad is rapidly fill
ing his purse, too, but as fads are as
transient as they arc intense. it is an open
question whether his wors..will outIive
the result
He now furnishes US pen -aud-ink sugges-
tions, and our imaginatious must supply
the rest
The pictures are always full OF action,
and he has made q decided change for the
better In varying his models and giving US
a prettier American girl than formerly.
The early Gibson girl was a lean, lank
and bony creation, SOU are jawed and
severe. She had an intellectual face, but
cynical and worldly. The New York
critics are beginning to Ques tion Mr..
Gibson's extremely broad style, and II
criticisms have any weight with young
man OF his ability We may hope to see the
American girl-plump, pretty, fresh
and active-an appropriate interpreta-
tion of her American independence and
freedom.
The evening times., 1895-09-13
MARINE BAND CAN'T GO.
No Money to Transport 1t to Chicka
manga Battlefield.

No Money to TranspOrt II TO Chfcka.
manga Battlefield
The Marine Hand will not participate in
the dedication or the Chickanlau2a battle
field dasintended, there being n noappropriation
available to transport the band and care
for it's members while away.
Secretary Herbert decided to allow the
band to go, but those in charge of the dedica-
ton found that their limited allowance
would not permit them to transport and
keep the band.
The Navy Department was applied to- but
1t has no funds with whic hto send the band
to Chickamauga. This being the case the
music for the dedication ceremonies will
have to he furnished by the bands of regi-
ments ordered to the battle field.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

THE Joker Club held another of its
interesting meetings Wednesday evening
at the residence of Mr.. R. c. Peacock
After the regular business of the club was
transacted the members enjoyed refresh
ments and music. Among those present
We're Mr.. R. Conkling Peacock, ]. Oding-
ton Boyd, ]. Robert Haskins, and c.
George Storm.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Dr. George Fisher has returned TO his of
ficial duties at the War Depa rtnient. after Q
visit to hiso,d home n Pennsylvania.
The evening times., 1895-09-13
OPPENHE[MER'S
5l4 Ninth ST. N. w.

Dallam. of Baltimore, will take pace or
the 25th instant in st. Phillips Church
Laurel. Cards for the event have just
been issued
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Miss Jennie V. Anderson and Mr. Claude
F. Meyer were quietly married on wednes-
day evening at the North Capitol Street NJ.
E. Church by Rev. Charles E. PATE Mr.
and Mrs. Meyer will reside in South Wash
ington.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Montz, of Philadelphia,
spent few days in Washington en- route
from tue White Mountains TO their home in
Cincinnati.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. j, F. Moser, of No. 80 4
street northwest. will be at home to receiv
their friends this evening from till IL
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Master h. Stanislaus Lynch has gone
TO Chicago for week.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Miss Marie F. Naulter left yesterday for
Atlanta and points south, where she will
visit friends, remaining until late in Oc-
tober.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Miss Mary Warnell left to-day for Chi
cago. She will not return before November.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mrs. John A. Murray, of New Orleans,
who has spent the past two months visiting
friends here, left yesterday for Louisville,
KY, her former home. After visiting
relatives there she will visit the Atlanta
Exposition before retursing home.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mrs. ]. W. Toison and family have +
turned from Colonial Beach.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mrs. Jane Charlton Graves has issued
cards for the marriage Of her daughter Lille
10 DR.. William s. Washburn, the wedding to
take place September % at 8 p. m. at the
Metropolitan II. E. Church. A reception
will follow al No. 827 Massachusetts ave-
nue.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Miss Edna Mcmillan, who has spent
several weeks in Washington, returned
to her home IN Tennessee yesterday.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mrs. o. NJ. Muncaster, of Conncctica ave-
nue., has returned after two months out
ing at White Sulphur Springs.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Miss Eula Richie was married in Fred
erick, Nd, yesterday.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Miss Mary c. Abel has returned from
Harper's Ferry, where she has spent the
past three months.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Messrs. Somow and DeMeck, the newly
appointed first and second secretaries
respectively of the Russian legation, are
In the city.
Both gentlemen arrivedinthe eUnited States
some weeks ago, but have employed the
interval in visiting the different points
OF interest in the country. Mr.. Somow
succeeds Mr.. Rangdanoff, who committed
suicide last winter, while Mr.. DeMeck, who
has been heretofore connected with the
foreign office at st. Petersburg, is the
successor Of Mr.. Botxipe. who has been
transferred to Hesse-Darmstadt
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mr.. R. lie Grande Johnston has been rest
Ing all summer, but Is now at Fort Foot,
Nd, for few weeks, painting his pictures
on larger mahogany panels. These panels
were q present to Mr.. Johnston from a
friend and are very much priced by artists
generally, who prefer them to canvas or any
other material as body for color.
Mr.. Johnston always paints in the very
heart OF nature, and every one knows his
effects OF atmosphere and trees, and his
occasional bunch of lazy sheep in the fore
ground.
Mrs. Johnston has recently finished
portrait of her brother, which shows a
very strong handling and an excellent
likeness. Her home is one of the dearest
and quaintest little homes that an artist
could wish for, which is filled with many
rare and Interesting collections of armur
and bric-a-brac that the artist has picked
up in his travels through Europe and tbe
Oriental coun tries
Over the mantel in the dra W in room Mrs.
Johnston las in progress a mural decura
ton in Cupids that is very graceful and
pretty.
Among other work that She has fin
ished is water color from still life, and
an order-a portrait in oil of young lady
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. James Tally and family have
returned to their home on Grant Place after
three months soIourn at Atlantic City.
Mr.. Blake Tally and Miss Nellie Tally Will
return to Canada. where they have been
attending school for the past three years.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

ington to attend the Brock-Rakemann
wedding on Tuesday evening, has returned
to Jersey City.
Mrs. Harry H. Smith, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. George c. Dean, has
| returned to Washington from Rock Enon,
where she spent the summer They are
at present at Chevy Chase Inn, where
they will remain until the LIST of October
The British Ambassador. who has been
abroad with his family for the summer,
will sail for this country tomorrow and
make stay of a weekortendays at Newport
before coming to Washington for the sea-
son. Lady and the Misses Pauncefote will
not return for some weeks yet. They
have kept open house in London this sum-
mer and added thereby in great measure
to the success Of the season at the British
capital
DR.. W. W. Godding and family have gone
North for trip of several weeks in order
that the doctor may have the benefit of q
complete rest and change.
DR.. and Mrs. John Bovee have returned
from stay at Ocean Grove.
The Misses Best. of TaAoma Park, viii
spend thecoming winter in Washington.
Mrs. Frank Ashe, accompanied by her
daughters, the Misses Emma and Jennie
Ashe, has returned to Washington after
having spent the summer at Falls Church,
va.
Mr. Charles Miller has moved to this
city from Langdon.
Mr. James H. fIate and family hayem moved
from Langdon, Md, 10 this city. y
The marriage OF Miss Harriet Evans
Duvail. OF Laurel. Md, to Mr.. Frederick
The evening times., 1895-09-13

]. Edward jerks, the well-known Wash
ington newspaper correspondent, has gone
to Napoleon, Ohio, for a brief vacation.
while away be will make q tour of the
great lakes.
The evening times., 1895-09-13
Bread
Given
Away!

Every purchaser of one
dollars worth of goods will
receive a loaf of the best
fresh bread FREE.
Our prices you cannot
beat anywhere = here are
some of them:
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mr.. George B. Macay, who came to Wash
ington to attend the Brock-Rakemanr
wedding on Tuesday evening, has returned
to Jersey City.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

We are having great sue
cess with Our Caricole Blend
of Tea, 25c lb, S lbs, S1.OO.
Enrich Club House Cof-
fee is the finest sold by any
body. Try it. 16 ounces
to the pound guaranteed.
If any goods are not ex-
actly as represented, money
will be refunded.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mrs. Frank Ashe, accompanied by her
daughters, the Misses Emma and Jennie
Ashe, has returned to Washington after
having spent the summer at Falls Church.
va.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mr. Charles Miller has moved to this
city from Langd0n.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

The marriage OF Miss Harriet Evans
Duvall. OF Laurel. Nd, to Mr.. Frederick
The evening times., 1895-09-13

Mr. James H. fIate and family have moved
from Langdon. Nd, TO this city. :.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

DR.. and Mrs. John Bovee have returned
from stay at Ocean Grove.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

The Misses Best. of TaAoma Park, vii
spend thecoming winter in Washington.
The evening times., 1895-09-13

DR.. W. W. Godding and family have gone
North for trip of several weeks in order
that the doctor may have the benefit of q
complete rest and change.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-28

STIFF HATS worth $780, SO and $780, at &c. to close Soft
&c. worth 5Oc &c. worth $3.50 to s2 Steson $500
$500 Hats $24S and $2S Every single hat goes
at some price, goodness akes don't miss if want
one JUNE, ALL THE MONTH, every day, let up.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-28

WORKING SHIRTS We've got the reputation of selling the
best shirt for the money in Shawassee County 200 dozen
regular 25c Domets &c; better 15c-ony two to
each person and only EACH SATURDAY during June
o other days) Every shirt of every description reduced
for the big SALE You em, buy Every day
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-28
LOOK! :: LOOK - LOO
>1$25,000 WORThp~

~ a
o4 ts tso $50
don needi t. IS
Pant$ Orr
Oasmee Pansw 4Snds29s
'"O
~ got the reputation of selling the Saturday
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-09-12
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Agreeably to an order Of the court of
Ordinary of Cobb county, Ga, will be
sold al auction at the court house door of
Said county on the first Tuesday in Octo.
Der next, within the legal hours of sale tc
the highest bidder, the following proper>
~ TO wit: The Equity of Redemption in
ard to all that tract or parcel of land de-
scribed as lots OF land Nos. 35S, 359, 362,
563 and 4SO, all lying and being in the
10th District and end Section of Cobb
county, Ga, containing in the aggregate
't~o hundred (200) acres, more or less.
Sold as the property of Nancy Chastain,
deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and
creditors OF said deceased. Said Nancy
Chastain, having in her life time, executed
10 Anna } Hunt deed to secure loan
Of eight hundred and fifty ($S5O) dollars
en- the 18th day of July, 1892, with utter,
Gst rom date OF per cent per annum.
payable semi~annually, now only holds a
bond for title interest in and to said tract
d land sold subject to said security deed,
There is now due on said loan about
81, 045.0O. Terms cash. This 5th dav Of
September, 1895.
L, W. FREY, Admir-
OF Nancy Chastain, deceased
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-09-12
Austell Marshal's Sale.

Will be sold before the council chamber
in the town of Austell, Cobb county. Ca,
on the first Tuesday in October, 1895, the
following property to>wit:
One house and lot in the town of AUS
tell Cobb county, Ga, on Broad street,
bounded on the west by the property of
Sank Landrum, on the north by property
owner unknown and on the east by the
property of George Colquitt, said lot tront>
ing on Broad street so feet, more or less,
and running back 200 feet. Said prop
erty levied on an6 to be sold as the prop>
erty of H. B. Moss to satisfy three city tax
Fl fas issued by the Mayor and Council
of Austell, Ga, VS.. II. B. Moss for his
city taxes for the years 1892, 1898 and
1894. Notice given in the terms Of the
law.
Alao at the same time and place. one
vacant lot 50x200 in the town of AustelI
Cobb county, Ca, bounded on the south
by the property of Mrs. N. A, Morse
west by property owner unknown, and
east so feet more or less, known as the
j. L, Richmond place Levied on as the
property of J. L. Richmond by virtue Of
city tax Fl ia issued by the Mayor and
Council of Austell Ga, VS.. J. L. Rich>
mend for his city taxes for the wears 1893
1894. Notice given in terms of the law
J. A. RUNYAN.
City Marshal of Austell, Ga.