The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-29

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Gracious and stately, and one of the
handsomest women of her day, when
Miss Dallas Yorke became Duchess of
Portland she at once took her place
among the first of the leaders of society
in London. 1t would be almost more
correct if we were to substitute the word
England for London since the duchess
appears to be singularly Indifferent to the
attractions of the metropolis. She arrives
there late in the season, she leaves early
and she makes so many Saturday-to-
Monday visits to Welbeck where she
usually has a brilliant house party
around her. that her friends complain
that for all practical purposes she never
comes to town at all.
For this reason the features of the
duchess are perhaps less generally known
than those of most women of her posi-
ton, and this iS the more striking as her
personal beauty marks her out at once
on those occasions when she docs appear
in public. Perhaps the most effective
likeness of her grace is a charming study
in silver point from the gifted hand of
her attached friend, the Warehouses. of
Cranky. In this we especially note the
noble poise of the head, rising from a
picturesque Medici collar, the delicate
contour of cheek and chin and the sweet,
serious eyes. all of which are imprinted
on the memory of those who have once
had an opportunity of observing the
duchess closely.
There is such promise of romance in
the delicate profile and the dreamy eyes
of the Duchess of Portland that readers
would be disappointed if l did not hint
that something of its semblance had en-
tered into her life well says an Eng
licb n oil mi ob ho
unfolded, but fortunately one may not
say all he knows. However, of her first
meeting with the young duke may say
one word. 1t took place in that most
proSaic of spots, the junction of a railway
line. Miss Dallas Yorke was gong north
ana the duke was coming south AT that
time no acquaintance existed between
them, but as the stately maiden moved
up and down the platform, waiting with
her travelling companion for the train
the duke observed her attentively and
he has since confessed that he said to
himself at the time IF l ever marry /
should like it to be woman such as
Later on the duke met the lady in
London ballroom, and asked for an in
PRODUCTION. He had noticed before ap-
preaching her that she looked on the
brilliant scene before her with indiffer-
ence, not to say with WEAKNESS.
Il am afraid that this does not amuse
NO" replied Miss Dallas Yorke; 81
do not like society, and l do not care
AS these words accurately described
the dukes own opinions, it is not sur
prising that the acquaintance ripened
rapidly. Before many weeks had passed,
the problem which had puzzled the So
cal world from his succession TO the
dukedom, in 1873, was solved, and Miss
Dallas Yorke become Duchess of Port
land.
A characteristic story is told of the
duchess, which, if even not true, belongs
to the ben trovato order, and we'll illus
trates the. simplicity and absence of am
bition which are among her most strik-
ing characteristics. A gypsy, so the tale
goes. had possessed herself of the hand
Of Miss Dalls Yorke, who had not then
duke, my bonnie lady," said the old
erone, and become one of the greatest
"Oh, I hope not" said the girl. with
an emphasis which made those around
her laugh as she drew her hand quickly
away, adding: L should like one thing
as little as the other" However, the
prophecy has been fulfilled, and from all
appearances the beautiful young duchess
does not find her lot very hard to hear.
Young mothers, when they proudly be-
stow their own Christian names upon
their infant daughters, should reflect
twice. says the New York Tribune before
they conclude to do so. Parents do not
generally consider the numberless petty
annoyances that are entailed thereby la
ter on, when the baby becomes a woman,
and has no cir" in her name to distin-
suish her from her mother. OF course,
m such a case, youth is paramount, and
the daughter is Mary Smith Cor whatever
may be the cognomen), while the mother
is reegated to the undesirable dignity of
mature age and becomes known, even to
her intimates, as Mrs. Smith only 1t is
small matter, it is true, but neverthe-
less an annoyance to many women, who
IKE to feel young enough to be called by
lhelr baptismal names by their especial
friends.
Pin prick No 2 is the confusion that is
apt to be with their respective notes. 1t
annoys Mrs. Smith considerably to write
note of invitation to a young man, and
nave him answer it in friendly fashion to
utF daughter who. of course is too We'll
brought up to dream Of usurping her
mothers prerogatiye in the matter of in
Vltations, and who, if she is very young
would never be allowed to indite epistles
II 70 the opposite sex. This is bad enough,
Dot II is even more irritating TO nave the
aotes Of Mary, the younger, answered to
Mary, the elder, for the girls of~this gen.
eIatlon rarely pen graceful and well-eX-
pressed notes, and Mary Smith, the moth
er rather prides herself on her clever lit
Ie pillets-douX, and by no means covets
her daughters careless scrawls.
Even with handkerchiefs and body linen
1He confusion and mixing up Is contin-
ued. Whatever is best is Marys" said
d long-suffering mother; that is the way
we tell at our hOuseV
\ One of the funniest mistakes of this
H.ld happened not long since to we'll
hA9Wn writer, whose budding daughter
aIl9 namesake had literary aspirations,
and who, unknown TO her mother, sent
crude little story TO one Of the prominent
r',4sazlnes What was Mrs. IS sur
nl4ae and annoyance 10 receive the MS.
. tA'hAs Win "a Dtiltt AfAAif ApAN aAs-
.3s that they would have no need Of her
rory at present
IT. the Way He Should Co
ave me kiss" she pleading said.
ne heard, unmoved. her warm sweet
"lhouFh 70 her he was not wed,
"'f had he even come a-wOoing.
i've me O. kiss" Her lips IN shape
uaY Tempt saint, did thus beseech him,
he seemed planning an escape
Dim.
NO me a KISS luff one-I pray"
iona insieffuce ili dld serve her,
'thHi HNhanee aFa moved aWay,
ftH aHa qiesuafe1 win her feryor.
@fe me q kiss" Zach coazins word