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and costs little. Only the top OF the
desk Is expressed. and IL this. Is not re-
mo'arle, a large square pad, az least
thr.e by two feet. takes It's place. All
~r,ihg things are packed upon it ana
neiu IN place by small wads OF tissue
paper When the pad arrives II has
In the inkstand.
Another of the interesting brides OF
recent date and her favorlte wedding
sfy which was handsome white wood
desk, expressed with her baggage through
an the stages OF the wedding journey.
Shumirlng friends followed her also with
bouquets OF flowers Al different stages
or the Journey she wrote letters home.
Mrs; Nellie Grant Sartoris kept very
complete Journal Of her lie IN the Eng
hsh country places where she spent hcs
early married days. These letters 10
Is said. she will publish after the man
ner OF the letters OF the Princess. Alice
IN the Highlands. Her new home in
Washington has q snug letter nook. fitted
out specially with emhierrs Of all couu-
tries: Her table is an omb.ematic writ
ing table
The etiquette % the letter. a. prac-
ticed by most letter-writcrs this autumn.
IS return 70 the old way OF hcsinring
the letter. The day Of tho week or tho
month Is written at the TOP Of the rage.
The letter begins upon tho first mace os
the veet, Is continued upon the second
goes next ~, , upon The third. and concludes
upon tho iVNIANs JIG custom or SHINING
from first 10 thiri and back again 20
second is not now followed
The fashionable writing IS the small.
precise writing. These who learned -
write twenty years ago Clnnot DO H.
But their mothers can. The smallest
writing that is logi'le IS 'he mos, AL
mired. The letters have spaces between
and the writing IL not cramnoi 20 make
II small II Is written with a very rne
pen. which keeps tho letters firv with
out the exertion OF keeping II small.
\ window stood open upon what was
evidently y letter nook Of "a homo orpo-
site Central Park Tho nook ran along q
side street. and ever the desk tranol
crimson-lcavcd sprays u climbing ivv.
blown down from the ledge above al
the newest writing thing- law unon the
table and a maid busted them inlrr-
trously. picking each mp and laying ~
down carefully. There was n candle
stick, Irvine box taper stand. scales.
seal. and thermometer. And opposite
these things lay letter openers. coin
box. 4 iewollcd eraser and n tiny cold
match box. Then there were pen-holi-
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y,,u have trouble to realize 1t. LADIES
ccma and go Husbands drop IN al'e'
them. Both partalSe OF luncheoh' S,la.-
,tne together. husband departs. Nlie
-reroains She rests awhile III the O"'"
toned chairs. counts up her eNpchul'u 49,
consu,ts memoranda, anu Nl"b Ia -,
The downiest of cushions. caretuily select
al FOR her by n duslsy-faced attehHah'
- a little nap. When she wakes IL
g. with a gentle pull at the shouiuoi
.,q-hc cab YOU ordered, maudih' loi
O'Clock IS at the door! ,.
g., ratified the hanson with It's bur
aen of pretty shopper inside. inns ma.
iron had been enjoying tho privileges
OF ladies' cafe. $1,000. ,,o,o,, %
,rhere are perhaps bakers dozen Oh
,hs caf.s i'm New Nork-certainly no more.
An ore very high priced If only the Viands
that are served were counted IN the biii'
hut the little slip OF paper deposited by
The side of each luncheon plate means
comfort. attendance. easy chairs, writing
material perhaps. and the pleasure or the
small resiing-rOoms. This is what makes
the actual cost.
THE MOORISH CAFE.
,rhere IS a hotel in New York whose
ladies' cafe Is noted the world over. II
has been called an international care
4, this room tea is served every after
large and small. with great windows
overlooking FIFTH avenue. where parties
can adjourn for a solid meal In the
1adset,' cafe which Is known as the
Moorish room. ladies drop IN 10 wait
for their lords. who meet them by ap-
pointment before shopping or calling
And here strangers IN the city come
hoplng 10 meet travellers from home.
There IS a heavy. delicious scent hang
inc around the Moorish room. ."e lights
are delicatclv shaded. soft music comes
from a distance where piano or harp
plaved at "A musicale. Is enlivening an
other party: and. sedately stationed IN
the background. are capped servants 10
carry notes and run your bidding
No one Is admitted who fails 10 sue
cessfully pass the scrutnizing eye OF
the door attendant. and the right TO
summary exit IL held by the owner of the
hotel TIPS 10 servants and attendants
ar. forbidden. ami. throughout the
Moorish room is the most famous ladies'
cafe IN the world. Here the Duke OF
Marlborough and his nancee could be
found daily: and here all the notables
since the Duke OF Neragua have held
afternoon levees.
All the ladies' cafes. while remarkable
for refinement. are not quite AZ exclusive
a. this one There is "a ladies' cafe on
broadway where lurcheOn is served for
three hours al noon IRON nigh counter.
Tall marble figures stand around. costly
bric-a-brac embelhshes the walls, ex-
auisitely colored marvels OF the cQnfec-
toner's art are placed in cases for the
tempting OF the appetite. and slant palms
stand la convenient inches. But the
luncheon Is served In the democratic style
known as 1.-THE counter lunch" long
oval table runs down the middle Of tho
Dom. High stools are Standing all around
IL. Inside the oval stand walters dishins
,ut the savOry luncheons. and beyond are
<ttle ;,ossiping groups waiting for a
chance At the high stools. The finest
II luncheons Is served and the highest
price asked. Here society bellies alight
from their carriages half an hour before
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TIFF 1rMFS-RICHMOND VA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER r. 1923.

heal. The knot is done by twisting the
hair loosely and catching the STRANDS
with hairpins. letting the puts lie as they
will.
\ November bride who will have many
OF these street dresses IL MISS Eulth
Rockefeller, who marries Harold Meteor
mick. son of the Reaper King, WITHIN
a week. Miss Rcckefellers trousieau has
several all-fur dresses :hlt are not so
very warm for the house. They are or
light Euaity fur. young seals the
dealers say. that have nos yet had thick
growth OF the seal fur. BE that eXplana-
ton as II may. or be the thinness by
trick CT the skin-dealer's art. the waists
are not heavier than the cidcrdowns of
thn rouse W
one Of Miss Rockefeller's prcttiest
tr0usseau dresses IS n jacket Of heavy
brown cloth With large fur fastenings.
These are as large as n butter plate.
and ornament the whole front OF the
Jacket. The skirt apparently buttons at
the side, for there are several OF these
large fur buttons down the side. The
inner waist has a front Of sealskin, set
I'm heavy silk back ond sleeves. The Jacket
IS for driving and can Be thrown open at
pleasure. showing the soalskin vest.
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cir own country.
..1rA Rooms" AFTER 4.

Queen of Roumania, and Eugene OF
France. not 10 mention the queens OF
their own country.
''TrA Rooms" AFTER 4.
Paris calls It's cafes 'ea-rooms. Ana
they go by that iai1e In New YORK AFTER
4 o'clock. for from 10 6 the tea urn Is IN
evidence and ladies' are pouring tea Tor
their friends. a tea arm is placed at the
disposal of each group that may drop III.
In Paris Il Is the custom TO establish
poor but highly aristocratic lady In tea
room. and allow her TO pour for all VINO
call. C's tea room In Paris Is wen
known. also the tea room OF MISS W..
who Is patronized by the Countess OF
Essex, whose friend she Is
The ladies' cafe IS an expensive niue
luxury, but II is a highly appreciated one:
1t fills the want that is longest ieit OF
ALL and IT is so popular that unless you
are "A regular habitue OF a ladies care
you will drop IN Unexpectedly to fnd all
the tables reserved and the attendants
saving even their cOurtesies Tor those
who favor them daily with call
HARRY GERMA1NE.
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LADIES' CAFES OF new YORK
Coiham's Beautiful Reception Rooms Tor
a Bite 10 lat and a Bite Of Gossip.
THERE'S SOMETHING STRONGER, TOO!
4. One Famous Cafe All Distinguished
Foreigners Hold Feminine Levecs
Afternoons Flowers, sweet scents,
Luxur,.-Litiic hooks for smok-
ing. Ills Said.


This town claims 10 De he only one
hat has the ladies' cafe pure and sim
Die This statement is to be doubted.
for the cafe s. very popular. New YORK
claims to have originated the ladios
cafe. There may be- fact back of this.
The ladies' cafe IS so striking. so in
dlviduaI. so original and 50 high-ioncd
that. Unless sou have visited one. you
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
- rnckrrrI1nn's rnAvrLs.

Miss Rockefeller. who will lead pere-
erinating life between her father-in-law's
Western homes and her fathers Eastern
onas. has one travelling gown which she
may take with her on the bridal journey.
II has n band Of seal around the foot.
The seal Is cut pointed. and the points
reach well up the skirt. The skirt is
blue. 10 make one Of the Russian blue and
blue dresses. The waist has cape or
sealskin made upon IN. From n distance
~ looks like q removable cape. but 1t
really IS the yoke Of the dress. The hat
with this is a familiar toque-bue cloth,
with q band OF fur trimming around II
twisting jauntily in and out Of the cloth
and showing q head az the side.
The ladies who visited the famous Por-
trait Show on the first tea-drinking day
might have been birds from the West
Indies. so brightly green and red were
they I'm feather. Five out Of every six or
the gowns showed touches Of the two
coiors II Is a reaction from tho blues
and browns OF other w.uters-whether
for the better or the worse It IL for each
20 decide. Blondes find it for the best,
but brunettes suffer.
Several Of the young ladies who have
been figuring as bridesmaids In the re-
cent international marriages have evil
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AIrTf-NIN BRIDE

IN 40 II Mn DIN UFl.
ers. pen trays. blotters. and the twenty
things necessary for tho desk.
In the days OF Lady Mary Montagf
the woman who could, and would. write
intelligent, pretty letters 20 her friends
was "a scholar worthy "A page IN history.
But now the woman who cannot, and
will not write them finds herself left
far behind I'm the march OF everyday do
irgs. .
CONSTANCE AlERRIFIELD.
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"LETrERNOOK


IDENTIFY agreed upon a certain color Of ex-
hib.tion gown. as they agreed upon
bridesmaids dress. They have chosen
very bright green, trimmed with mink.
one OF these wore long cloak-to ner
hccls-banded with this fur. and with
pointed collar OF the same. The sleeves
were mink. also the mum and the tops
Of the gauutlets. The hat was green,
trimmed with many mink heads. Very
neat and becoming. bat rather heavy for
the elders. who remain longer at the
shows and like TO SIT down and enjoy
themselves. THE young people fit In and
hit out. and need the heavy cloaks.
orSNFR GOWNS AGAIN.
There are going 10 be dinner gowns
again some day. Everybody owns them.
but as one Of the gayest butterflies Of
society said. "There isn't time 10 get
into your dinner gown after your 'af-
tcrrOOu.'
The afternoon referred 10 means "a day
spent at the Meadow Brook club behind
hounds. am afternoon cycling through
Central Park day az the shows with
their attendant teas. and the three long
hours OF the pictIre galleries and musi-
Gales, is busy time just now, and tie
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GDNN StNT TO MISS LD1Iff MDIsI
The racing OF these hats is dark for
blondes and light for brunettes. Miss
Morton wore a black or very dark vel
Vet facing. Miss Whitney nad very near
iy the same tone IN her going away hat.
which. by the sy. she has worn several
times IN New York on her shopping and
calling trips. The other trimming is
bunch OF velvet loops. or deep dark
rose ard several tips pointing backward.
The hair. with this kind OF a hat. is worn
IN q great loose knot at the back OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

Y FOR 4 POkIRAIT EXHIBITION.
n,cdistes have 10 be contented Win ana
even grateful for the BRIEF INES OF IN
rection tlat reach them: "A gown ior
the Portrait ShOw-son''h4hs new !"
s', ...,.hc,,, cioak-for house or street
ms, nm hs dcne bv next wednesday,"
This ia almost an exact copy Of let
ter received by fashionable nodiste. and
upon which she is now working TO COM
bine cloth and fur. new and prettily. 10
make one OF the much desired exhibition
gowns. dEl<6S "A&s~'
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ecllded rooms whore the Whiskeys ana
absinthos pictured in such vivid language
can be carried, and no cafe that would
allow such heavy tipping. This is speak
ing of the ladies' cafe as II Is known III
New York among the best people.
one of the very most elegant OF the
1adies cafes, " hose proprietor main
tains a cafe at Newport and at Nara
eansett during half the year, conducts
its arrangements upon a very peculiar
plan. 1t sutdivides the cafe into sepa-
rate rooms for its different clientele. IN
tering through a large gold-lined bonbon
store YOU find yourself in a rear ROOM
beautifully fitted up and lined with coun-
ters. upon which there are cakes. candies
and sweets of all fashionable description.
Here each day at luncheOn-time mothers.
drop In with their children, the latter
carving bags Of school books. states ana
pencils and all take their places stand
ing in front of the counters. Cakes are
handed out 10y the serving maids, buns
distributed. napkins tucked under chlns,
and cups OF cocoa and milk brought out.
Five minutes for the luncheon, and all
hustle out again. Meanwhile one OF the
maids has been keeping a record Of re-
Treatments. and at the end of the month
a check from the pater Will pay FOR II
all
FILTRATION CAFF.
4 little flight of steps. down which the
eating children have only been prevented
from falling by the tall vases of plants
and palms. leads TO large room set with
tables Here pretty maids and matrons
and the dapperest of beauX have been
chatting. laughing, drinking and even
humming the last song Of the day, while
from the broad. curtained windows a very
flood of sunlight has been pouring over
them.
Beyond still is a great room where sub
stantial dinners are served and here
Won see in solemn conclaVe the heads
of the families and the women who really
eat at noon. Here committee meetings
are held and events decided upon A lit
tie flight of stairs leads upward, and you
catch q glimpse of a (white and gold
hall. where readings. musicales and
dances are held every day, and where
fashionable sales" take place at Lenten
time.
The positive delight of the ladies' cafe
IS it's ease. Men have always had loung-
ing places. but women have only just
found out what II was TO drop into one
at noon and have bite to eat and an
hour of rest without being stared at
or thought unconventional.
Nowadays you hear on the street
"Going TO SIS to-day
Yes. for something to drink. Come
along?"
The something TO drink is anything
from ginger ale 10 a cocktail. and the
chat may be about anything from
club meeting To "a scandal But this Is
one OF the privileges of the cafe.
In certain OF the very incest cafes
there are small rooms with heavily drawn
curtains hanging at the doors. The en-
trance IS carefully barred by An attend
ant But as she steps sside and draws
the curtain for one of he- fair customers
20 pass la or out, YOU get the taintest
whit OF a perfume that may be Turk
ISL cigarette or even q strong Havana.
Many society women take pun after
luacheon Cor comfort aud digestion, and
they don't care who knows IT. In defense
Of themselves they quote Carmen Sylvia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
Lynching Fees.

In dealing with lynchers, Governor
O'Ferrall. OF Virginia, has followed the
example set by Governor Mckinley. OF
Ohio. On Saturday last. when four black
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

Many OF the men who make bad hus-
bands were the kind OF lovers who would
have killed themselves II their girls had
refused them.-Atchison Globe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
BEAUTIFUL "LETYERNOOKS."
Flowers and Gold a Setting Good For
Naidens in a Writing Mood.
MISS WINNIE DAVIS AT HER DESK.
An Admirer Shows One of Miss Fairs Beau
tiful Letters, Though Ii Has His
Dismi-sal-Mrs. Sartoris's
Emblemstic Tablet.
The Latest In
GIFT Desks.
Copyright, 1895, for The Times.)


"Letternook" Is the name OF small
sunny room in fine new mansion put
up in town for ole of the brides OF the
fail
"Ieternook" might be called the mis-
tress' library. IL there were more books
there. rs il is the only furniture -
"A broad desk. with wheel chair IN mont
of IL. At the foot of the desk stands a
tall vase that is always filled with How
ers. Upon a little ledge lies always ~
bouquet of fragrant buds Above II Is
a square. many-cOlored lamp that re
fleets electric rays at night and sunshine
daytimos. Upon the desk are laid, Win
much precision. the countless lhings
for writing the epistles I'm honor or winch
the room was planned and Is named let
ternook.
The mail this fall has been crowded
with scented spistles Of peculiar sizes
and shapes: FOR IN became the fashion
recently TO send ones letters by man.
and across the town by post have gone
the epistles That were intrusted hitherto
only to the hands OF messenger. la
dies who We're fond OF leaving their
correspondence 20 a secretary. are writ
inc their letters now by hand, and the
golden age Of letter writing IS coming
I'm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
I" MrsrHAyg LAZY. afE."

At many OF the ladies' cafes OF New
York gentlemen are not admitted With
lout their accompanying fair compan-
ions. At the just mentioned luncheon
counter a gentleman can be seated II ne
has lady with him. otherwise ne must
20 upstairs TO the dlniDg-room and give
his order TO the waiter in the regular
way. At others OF the cafes gentlemen
may come and go as they please. but
the air OF the cafe is so distinctly So
cicty one that a man does not care 70
enter unless he knows the ladies' VINO
are there. The air Is too isolated Tor
him, He feels like the unacquainted
guest az the feast
4 great deal has been said about the
t!ppling dO1e AT the ladies' tafcs. And
Il is true that n bottle OF beer and
cracker make uD many substantial
matron's luncheon. and that very tempt
ing champagne fizz and plate OF sana-
wich,s and cakes do for her daughter.
But as for real drinking, steady drinking.
II is unknown in the cafe. There are no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

matinee time and run In for chicken
pattie and n cup OF chocolate; and here
the mammas come for Bath bun. cup
OF tea and an ice. the peculiar combina-
ton selected by the elderly stomach as
combining the healthful and the tooth
some.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

4 very beautiful letter-writer is Miss
sea as GOOD as ever were caught" She
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-11

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erly lived in Topeka. and was mem Der

erly lived in Topeka, and was a member
of Marshall's band.
Miss Daisy Lakin entertained quite
informally last evening complimentary
to Miss Adelaide Schoonover. The affair
was also intended to be complimentary
TO Misses Varney and Thornton, of Kan
ses City, who were expected as Mrs.
Alerriam's guests, but'who' did not ar
rive.
The Douze Whist club will meet to-
morrow with Miss Ollie O'Brien.
Mrs. J. d. McCune is in ST. Louis.
Miss Belle Bennett will entertain the
Quipo club tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Manspeaker, who has been
visiting her mother Mrs G. W. Jewell,
has returned to her home in Beatrice,
Nebraska.
Mrs. II. K. Teft and daughter Miss
Lillian, will leave tomorrow morning to
visit in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska.
Mrs. Tefft will remain about two weeks,
Miss Lillian perhaps a month.
Alrs. Frederick Harris and daughter,
Miss Margaret, who have been visiting
Mrs. Harris sister, Mrs. A. Dienst re-
turned to their home in California yes
terday.
Mrs. II. A. Rich and Miss Addie Gross
of Boston, Mass, are visiting Mrs. +. E
Morse
GAdpidl Dairy OF I. Ill6V, Is dLLoDQ-
ing the Scottish Rite ceremonies. He
and his daughter, Miss Bloss~Barry, are
the guests of the family of MIR. w. w.
Manspesker.
Miss Lulu Talbot of Atchison came
over yesterday for the Bungiers dance,
and will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. ". Webb till tomorrow afternoon.
Early next month Miss Talbot who is "a
charming young woman, will become
Mrs. O. NJ. Mcconnell,
DR.. j. A. Munk a former Topekan
has an office opposite the Hollenbeck
hotel in Los Angeles, California,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Grout of Auburn
were in the city yesterday. The homo
of Mr.. and Mrs. Grout is headquarters
for Topeka sportsmen who go to Auburn
hunting and fishing.
Mr. and Mrs. ], [. Constant returned
last evening from visit to Lawrence
and Ottawa.
Miss Viola Stuart who is studying to
be nurse at St Joe, is spending a few
days at her home in Topeka.
Mr.. and Mrs. A w. Rawson of Aledo,
Illinois, are visiting their daughters
Mrs. John w. Mowers and Mrs. j. r. Fay.
Mrs. A. A Robinson and daughter
Miss Meta, who is greatly improved in
health, will return from the Atlantic
coast next week.
Miss Linn Wyatt is taking the kinder
garten course
Miss Mamie Worral of Topeka is de-
signing some new baIlets and costumes
for managers of spectacular plays.
AIr. and Mrs. J. L. King entertained
last evening in celebration of their eigh-
teenth wedding anniversary. Mrs. King
will entertain at a dancing party next
Tuesday night at WethereIPs hall com
plimentary to her guest, Miss Kitty
Rodgers of Quincy.
The kindergarten association will give
a reception 20 Dir. and Mrs. T. E. Bow
man in the Copeland parlors this even
ing.
Miss Esther Jenness left yesterday for
her future home in Maryland.
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RungIerS Dnnce.

The crowd known in society circles as
the Bunglers danced last evening at
Hudson's hall.
Punch and other refreshments were
served during the evening, and this first
party of the season was very much en-
joyed.
Those present were Messrs. and Mes
danes Irving W. Doolittle, B. T. Lewis,
George Ii. Eagle, E. I. Cartridge, George
". Crane. d. I. Nicoll, J. F. Myers, Chas.
s Eagle, W B. Jansen, Schuyler c.
Nichols, w. c. Garvey, Herbert Z. Hack
ney, A A. Hurd, E. A. Prescott, A. A
Scott, j. d. Terrence, J. w. Mowers, D.
J. Harding, W. W. Webb, Chas. Guild, W.
7. Crosby. c. s. Sutton, William Hodson,
George w. Veale, jr., DR.. ], r. Fay and
Dr. Chester B. Reed, Mesdames r &
Jamison and c. r, Hudson, Misses Ida
Hardy, Margaret Taulby and May Glea-
son of St Louis, Miss Carrie Waters of
California, Miss Ahfa Wilson of Valen-
cia, Miss Lou Talbot of Atcnison. Miss
Glenna Cross and Miss Emma Hagar,
Messrs. George Hackney. o. b. McCon-
nell, Will Arnold, DR.. McQuaig, c. E
Curry, Walter Burgess and Archie F.
Williams