Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-03-21

Philadelphia, Pa, March 13.-Phila-
delphia is properly called a city Of
homes. Its beautiful streets in many
sections are lined with fine houses Of
most attractive styles of architecture,
in which one might fancy the skill Of
the masters in this line had drawn
ideals which can be evolved from the
human brain when trained to this
special service. The materials used i'll
construction marble, granite, brown
stone and pompeiian brick are cap
able of charming effect and elegant
appearance when touched by the deli
cate and cunning handiWork of the
architect Their clever results are to
be seen IN structures varying in Il
hundred forms Of creation. each be-
ing an example Of comfort and un-
oStentatious display, where the
secret o. retirement 50 happily blends
with the publicity OF city life.
The three tadS of the day ale
Napoleon, Triby and v;oletS. The
great emperor whose life is being dis
cusSed SO freely IN leading periodicals
as well as in that great, far-reachin-.
educational compendium, the daily
paper is fraught with interesting
scenes of bravery. wonderful diploln-
attic success, and Il personal imagine
tiSm which often thrills the heart of
the sympathetic reader: while the
book of which public opinion, has, as
a rule, united in unStinted praise. has
received most popula" ovation here,
Some ventureSome artiseS have at
tempted to transfer to canvas TIT"
daintieS and most heWitching colorS
and outlines to convey to the public
their conception of this fascinating
character, Tr!lby. But rs far as can
be Judged from current report con
corning several studies of this creation
which have been on exhibition, as
well as by personal observation their
efforts have met with little but adj
verse criticism The author, George
Du Maurier, also the illustrator of
the book. stamps all his character with
a distinctive Impress of his own pecu-
liar genius that intangible something
in a turn of the chin. the low brow
or dark. expressive eye which mark
his work, all combine to show one
versatile hand, gifted with rare pow
erS of expression. HIS original draw
ings illustrating Trilhy are ON cN-
hihition at one of the art gallaricS
here.
As to violetS, they are seen every
where, being a very important feature
i'm store window decorations, while
pyramids archwayS and festnonS of
their dainty. purple coloring adOrn
the handsome interiors of the large
dry goods and millinery houses. They
figure largely in the dcliciOuSly pretty
Great ions of lace chiffon, velvet and
ribbon. which are now used with such
telling effect as collarettes, brighten
ing up SO nicely an otherwise SOmbre
costume The popular, useful and
artistic silk waist Is the almost UNI
verSally adopted bodice for theatre
street and church Wear. Some Of
theSp are beautiful with lace or
trimmed with ribbon. chiffon or vtl-
vet and are ideally pretty ana
chic. The revolving lay figures in the
lastly arranged store windows dis
play to the best advantage these po-
pular waists. 1t seems as though
dress goods grow more charming in
color. texture and design each season,
while the silks displayed this spring
are rare and pretty combinations Of
harmonious tintS in short, MORE, crepe
and various other effects. and are
especially satisfactory as regards price
and merit. Great pOSSsbl ties u"
Within their soft shinmering folds,
and il needs only the Skilful hand OF
he modiSte to evolve from them
garments Of pleasing grace and capt.
vat!ng outlines,
There has been much discussion Of
n. subject of theatre hats. while So
called balloon sleeves have come in
for their share Of condemnation. In
New Jersey bill was introduced IN
the legislature prohibiting the wearing
ot such hats and sleeves at places OF
amusement. but the originator Of the
bin was ~ overwhelmed by the COM
municationS he received from those
whose rights were thus questioned
hat ne vas quite showed under by
be lent messengers his action pro
oked. not 10 mention the DELEGATIONS
.. indignant women who called ur"u
him personally, Ii is needless ~ ~ty
.hr measure was defeated though
from California comes the news that
even love Of bonnet" cannot y"
worn @, theatres within It's bound.
aries
IT, women here have almost en-,
rr..r 4 : arded large hats for theatre
p4ar while many ladl-S. removing
their outer garments In he ioblie-.
leave also their hats and appear
anon. TIE audience IL they would
II receiving guests Ia Their own homes.