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The courier., 1895-10-26

Well does Enobarbus call him an old
lion dying. When they tell him tba,
the queen is dead, all the simple manli.
ness in him comes cut. The long davis
toll, is done and We must sleep" When
the ruse is confessed he is not angry. he
is beyond all that now. The kew note
OF the whole tragedy. the grand motif
rounds once again. tie does what he
has always done. He has always gone
back to her. after every wrong. after
every treacherv. lie has left kingdoms
ard principalities to go to her. thrown
away half the world to seek her. and
now OF his old captain. he asks one last
favor. that they carry him to her now
that he cannot go himself anymore. and
he goes. for the last time.
That last meeting. that awful scene in
which Antony. bleeding and dying. is
dragged up to the sides of the monu-
ment. Miss Lewis. omits. Possibly be-
cause it is almost impossible to repre-
sent it on the stage, possibly because the
play is long and something must be cut
to give time to the barefoot ballet. At
any rate to cut it is to divest the play of
half its greatness For the moral" Of
the play. if there be one. is in the last
line that Antony speaks before the mists
cloud over him and he begins to wander
back to the old days Of empire and de-
light.
''One word, sweet queen,
OfCaesar your honor with your safety"
That he should have lived for her and
died for her. lost the world for her and
yet should have had to say that at the
end, There is tragedy for you, in its
darkest melancholy. The tragedy OF
all such love and such relations, OF
on earth that hides shame
at its heart, that is without honor and
absolute respect. All the hundreds OF
French novels that have been written
upon the uniOn Hbre have told us moth
ing new about it after that. That one
line has in it all the doubt and dark
tragedy of the whole thing. We Anglo
Saxons have no need Of "Sapho' or OF
the numerous and monotonOus works Of
Of NJ. Paul Bourget. That story has all
been written for us once as it never can
he again. by master whose like no one
world can bear twice, whose ashes
one planet can carry but once in its
bosom.
Joseph Hoffman, the young pianist,
ia In travel this season. Some musical
.ritic has beautifully said Of him that
hough the prodigy is gone the wonder is
till there. Young Mr.. Hoffman is to
,e congratulated that the wonder is still
vithin him. but he is to be doubly con-
,ratulated upon the demise OF the prod
gy. IS long as he was prodlgy ne
.ould never be an artist. indeed not a
musician even. There have been GER
ain great men, Mozart and Paginnini
hief among them, who have been able
n live down the fact that they once
vere prodigies. but they had to be great
indeed TO do it. 1t may not really hurt
child to be prodigy, but it hurts him
ery much to be told so. There is no
more pitiful sight on earth than a passe
,rodigy whose life is outgrowing his art,
rho still wears yellow curls about face
hat is no longer childish and tries to
I;spuise the lengthiness Of his growing
imbs by stockings and knee breeches.
The courier., 1895-10-26
WE COURIER

and those who do not. The
former constitute the family.
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You can get in
by paying two
dollars per year.
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being increased rapidly. The
people of Nebraska are divided
into two classes, those who take
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
SILK SLEEPING ROBES.
The Up-tO-Date Children of CroeSu>
Wear No Others.
1 COULD moi sleep In ANYTHING but silk, ;,

l COULD not sleep in anything but SILK"
declared young Gotham beauty
recently. and she never sleeps in anything
else. The same may be said of countless
other women, who are So fond OF the touch
or silkeD robe de mutt they can endure
no other. One fair girls idea Of poverty
is being compelled to sleep in n linen gown.
And yet to mahy there is nothing moresooth-
ing to the tired body than the freshness Of a
clean, sun-white linen nightdress with its
broideries. Batwe echattipg OF silk night
dresses, and certainly they are wonderfully
dainty and attractive. Cream and ivory
white is employed to great extent, as so
many women ofrcfinementprefera perfectly
white gown to any Of the tints.
A fascina ting little affair is shown in the
design OF ivory white taffeta, with its
graceful sailor collar edged with soft rriiis
aBdheadingsofT orchonlace. Hugerosettes
of broad satin ribbon and enormously long
ends ornament the front. The gown is cut
tohang fullfrom theroundneck, which leaves
the white throat perfectly bare. The
sleeves are fun bishops, coming below
the elbow, and finished by a deep, soft
fril. Dresden silks are lovely for the
purpose, especially SO when adorned with
ruffles and delicate lace and flots Of Dresden
ribbon. Pale blue and shell pink are always
favorite tints. A charming one of pale pink
china silk was decorated with two large
capes over the shoulders, trimmed with rows
of the Darrowest white velvet ribbon and
edged with a frill of yellow Valenciennes
lace set across the top with small choux
of the velvet ribbon.
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Bon Marche,
3l4-316 Seventh ST. N. w.
RIBBON DECORATIONS.

They Are Beautiful and inexpensive
Additions to the Ordinary Gown.
- lBBOS possesses manifold decorative
IL possibilities. Clever hands can nIanip-
ula eat INTO charming MI da int "a cessDrIes
for gowns otherwise uTadorned. High
stocks with fluffiness at the sides or back
are for the most part made OF Ribbon
Braces to suit youthful figures are formed
OF it, and a great variety OF belts with bows
are shown in ribbon. Lace and cathers
lend their aid, too, in enhancing the at
Effectiveness OF ribbon decorations, and
usually succeed when skilifuily associated.
Simplicity is the chief element in these ad-
Juncts, which even an Impractical hand
may attempt without fear of ailure.
The same bodice may be made to serve
for many occasions by changing its az
pearance with ribbon decorations. With
a view TO assisting amateurs in this work
are here reproduced from the Delineator
descriptions OF styles Illustrated in its
pages.
A bodice intended for half ceremonious
wear may he improved with fluffy collar
formed OF alternate punches OF violets and
rosettes OF ecru Valenciennes lace. From
the collar radiate sections OF wide little
Valcnciennes lace edging that are gathered
at the top, and are caught with little
lunches of flowers far enough from the
bottom to form frills. At the center a
band of pale heliotrope- satin ribbon is
Joined to the collar. and is caught at the
waist to droop prettily. A row OF silver
spanglcS applied al ga tn edge of the band in
Creases the dressincss of the decoration.
A youthful decoration is that afforded
by a brace made OF ribbon. From a three
loop'd bow formed on each shoulder
band OF ribbon extends brace fashion to a
ribbon belt. and from the belt two pointed
ends of ribbon depend inl line wit hthe braces.
Numbered with popular neck decorations
is one made with black sal tin ribbon in two
widths. The wide ribbon forms the collar,
being disposed in a series of short loops
round collar band to produce the effect
of a ruche. A strip of the narrow ribbon
starts from the collar al each side. and ex-
tends over the shoulder. and from the end
droop three loops which suggest caps.
Suuh decoration would improve the APP
pearance OF a waist with sleeves a trifle less
boufrant than the present style.
pretty stock collar is made Of blue
ribbon wrinkled about standinghigh collar,
with three loops projecting at either side.
A double buckle of silver is effectively fas-
tened over the collar
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
IN MY LADY's VIOLET ROOM.
A Feminine Fad TO Have a Special
(,alnr aud Eln


TO have a special color. flower and TER
The color must appear in n II her belongings,
even to the furnishings of her room; the
delicate perfume must linger in everything
she touches. and she wears no other flower
but that one which She has adopted as her
own. 1t would be considered a serious
breach of etiquette for one girl to adopt
the color which her friend has chosen. The
flower and perfume are also exclusive, so
far as permanent use is concerned. A very
charming girl, who has Just come to her
New York home, sunburned and happy after
a mountain trip, is Il violet" girl. She
is tall, slender blonde, with perfect
scashell complexion. and the delicate lint
she has chosen accords well with FER
dainty prcttiness. L visited her home the
other afternoon. and she entertained me- in
a ''viOlet room.
The center of the light hardwood floor
was covered by a rug in which light and dark
lavender tints were blended. and upon the
white enamel bed was a dainty linen COW
eriet, embroidered with scattered yiolets
III their natural colors- The Empire"
wildwood dressing table. with its tripiex
mirror rejecting the silver brushes and
toilet boxes. was covered by a scarf OF linen
and Irish point lace, placed upon a squire
of violet satin. Everything In the room
reproduced the tender tints of the violet,
and the walls and ceilings reflected tack the
same tender hue. The -faintest possible
odor of wood vioicts was in the air, and
the general effect was one of grace and
beauty.
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THIS PAGE is PLANNED TO JIM

Ball, Miss Mary Arthur, Miss F1ossie
Duvall, Miss Jennie Winkleman. Miss Flora
Prescott Miss Carrie Tyler, Mr.. John Han
nigan, Mr.. Fred Tyler, Mr.. Frank Steele,
Mr.. Thomas Harding, Mr.. Willard Ball,
Mr.. Edward Barnes, Mr.. John Prescott,
Mr.. Frank Eevans, and Messrs. johnson,
Mack and Tyree.
Miss Nellie Wilson was given Christmas
party last night by her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. b. Wilson of Maryland avenue north
east. A Christmas tree. with gifts for each
guest, was the main feature OF the evening,
and on the refreshinent table, heaped with
fruit and bonbons. stood a big gilt pie
stuffed with blackbirds that in turn were
stuffed with cream. Among the children
present were Misses Lottie and Nellie Da-
Wis. Mamie Pierce. Della Thompson. Flor
ence Forney, Millic Foster, Jennie Killers
and Masters Tommy Ball, Horace White,
Teti,ie Anderson, Frankie Harbaugh, FREQ
Stohl and Eddie and Walter Mills.
Miss Elizabeth Waters, daughter OF Mr..
R. 8. Waters, one of the chief examiners
of the Pension Office, was married ycster-
day to Mr.. George A. Tracys foreman OF
the Congressional Record at the Govern
ment Printing Office. Mr.. John Leetch
was best man. and Messrs Geofge L.
Dowell and 7. A. Bynum seated the guests.
The ceremony occurred In the rectory OF
ST. AIoysius' Church, Father Conway, as
sisted by Fathers Gillespie and Dolan, Of
ficiating. The BRIDE who wore a handsome
cloth travelling gown, was escorted by her
father.
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy left later for we'd
ding trip to the North.
The marriage OF Miss Susan Worth Fol-
ger, OF Geneva, N. Y, daughter OF the late
Secretary Of the Treasury, Charles j. Fol-
ger. to Mr. Maurice Agnus ondin, of New
York, will take place at Geneva Tuesday
evening, December 81.
Miss Grace Manners of Eleventh street
northeast has bee forced to cancel her
invitations for the party she was to have
given tonight by reason OF the illness OF
her brother, Mr.. John Green Manners.
A number OF frie nds of Mr.. and Mrs. John
A. Campbell gathered at their residence,
No. 617 II street southwest, last evening, the
occasion being social reunion OF their
frie Dds.
Among those prese Mt were Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Reagan, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Campbell, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Rolden, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Heath,
and Mrs. l.. Heath, Mrs. Corben, Mrs. Slavery
OF Philadelphia, Mrs. George Heath, Mrs. c.
Eratine nd Mrs. Z. Campbell, also Messrs.
L.O. Slack and C. F. Campbell.
A brilliant military wedding. which took
place at Mont Clair, n. j., yesterday, was
that of Miss Blanche Glare Ertit 10 Lieut..
Elou Wilcox. who is stationed ut Fort
Mycr, Va. Rev. F. b. Carter oificiated, and
the house was prcttily decorated with yell
low aud white chrysanthcm,iIns and palms.
Among those present in uniform were
Gen. o. B, Wilcox. father OF The groom:
Col Corbin, and Capt. Mills of Governors
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
FOR CHILDREN's PLEASURE.

A Brownie Party Is Someth hing New
For Little, Folks.
A BROWNIE party, says writer in Dem.
"A orest's Family Magazine, is quite tie
latest thing In social gathering for the small
lads and iassies who desire to entertain
their numerous friends and acQuaintances
Theinvitationsaren neatly written on creamy
note paper, which ha S bro wnies engra red on
it. The little folks appear in qua int brownie
costumes, and the scene makes one think
he Is in Fairyland. A clever May-pole
dance, in which all the bro wnie guests par
ticipate, is very entertaining. Following this
there should be some magiC-lantern views
OF Palmer Cox s brownies and their peculiar
and amusing antics
The simple but dainty menu ma CONSIST
OF" chocolate with whipped cream, small
GLASSES OF milk lemonade. hearts. trtangles,
and squares, OF simply rolled and tied with
baby ribbons in different colors: salad eggs,
orange baskets cut with a penknife from
oranges, filled with lemon or orange Jelly,
simple little cakes baked in fancy shapes,
and ices, the latter being nodded In the form
OF brownies.
The souvenirs which should be given each
child in memory OF the occasion are cum
ming little cups and sauccrs decorated
with brownies. The house should be prettily
decorated with blossoms and trailing vines,
The affair should be from to d. m.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
SLEEPING ALONE.
II Not Separate Rooms Give the Lit
Ons,S SeDarate Beds

II Not Separate Rooms Give the Little
OM,s Separate Beds.
Give the baby and each child a bed to
himself. Have the sleeping room cool
and clean and a bare OF furniture as a cell
See that the clothing OF the little sleeper
is loose at the neck, waist and arms, and
keep his head uncovered.
II there is anything young animals cannot
do without it is fresh air, and babies get less
than any other class Through the pores
OF the skin the body is continually throwing
off poisonous vapors. II the head is COW.
cred with the bed clothing the unfortunate
infant will be brea thing bad air. Fashion or
no fashion, it is a cruel shame to trim or
starch babies clothing. The average child
suffers from overfeeding and overdress-
ing. Let him learn to be lrirle hungry.
Don't take him for an oyster or a clam
and keep him In stew all the time. Half
the time the child cries he wants fresh air
or fresh water. Wiping the lips of a crying
baby with cool water will often soothe and
refresh hini.-Good Housekeeping.
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Christmas Advice for u baby i.

u ENG too young as yet to understand the
~ real significance Of Christmas, not
much will be expected of you. Youcan, how
ever, do your part. Crying Is, OF course, al
ways in order, and, although somewhat
hackneyed, can be carried on to great adj
vantage during the day and evening. To this
can be added, just as the guests are seated
at the dinner table, unniista ka Bile signs OF
common collie.
When everybody has gotten up from the
table to come to your rescue, You can quiet
down. After they are seated, begin again.
Redouble your efforts when anyone but your
mother takes you up. This will please her
and disconcert the rest.
BY being alert and using your talents in
the right direction, you can. have the doctor
sent for twice and keep everybody in pleas
urable state OF excitement until Christmas
is numbered with the past. You will find 1t
hard work, but 1t Paya-Eafe.
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THE CAREFUL NURSE.
Sli,. Should Never Lift u Child by It's
Little Arms.


ting your children the nurse should
be very careful never TO take them
up ny the arms. This is often thought
lessly done. The only proper way to lift
the child is to place the hands one on
each side Of the chest. just below the
armpits. In infancy the sockets OF the
joints are so shallow and the bones SO
fcebly bound down and connected with en- oh
other that dislocation and even fracture
OF the collar-bone may easily be produced
by Deg!ecting this rule
Another point that the mother should
insist upon is that the nurse must not
amuse the child by tossing it in the air.
This is practiced so universally that it is
almost vain 10 condemn it, but the care
full mother will never allow it. Even lay
ing aside the possibility and almost GER
tainty OF a serious fall. 1t has other Ia rmful
results-fhe motion of the body has a di
rect tendency to produce rush of blood
to the brain, which may lead TO brain
congest ion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
MEN ARE WALL FLOWERS
Society Has More of Them Than
Blushing Buds This Season.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Nuptials'
Social Calendar for To-day.
Other Interesting Gossip.

Every once in while there goes up a great
cry from Washington society to the effect
that there are so few men for the number
of girls" In view of this resembling wall,
itispleasant TO note that so ia Tue mum Der of
men has exceeded the number of girls at
the various functions which have occurred
this season. One affair especially at which
there was dancing, has caused the men real
despair.
There were about two dozen of US who
just held UP the wall while lot of lucky
chaps kept things going with the pretty
girls all evening and We never got a chance
our turn never came complained one
formerly appreciated swell. He further
recitedhow with hissufferiDgc companions he
sought corner where copper kettle
CLEANED cheerfully.
We Were in despair. Let's have some
tea 1 said to a college man next me. But
ii wasn't tea, at all; it was such a brew
cherry bounce and claret and brandy all
in pne-if it hadn't been for the cOnsola-
ton offered by that friendly copper kettle
we would have persisted from neglect"
Can 1T be that the lack Of young women
among the smart set will drive their de-
spairing wOuld-be partners to drink?
The social calendar for today shows:
Senator and Mrs. Brice dinner.
Mrs. Draper, n dance.
Mrs. Philip Chaplin, a tea to meet Mrs.
and Miss Bates.
Mrs. wheatley, a tea.
Mrs. Lamont, n childrens party.
Miss Clagett, n tea to meet Miss Will
merding.
There will be run of the Chevy Chase
hounds tomorrow at p. M, the start to be
from Brghtwood.
Mrs. Montgomery Blair win give a small
dinner in the evening at the Chevy Chase
Club.
Mr.. Earle will give dance for the young
people OF society at the club the same even
ing.
The marriage OF Miss Ellen Lowdermilk
to Clifford V. Sparrow took place last even.
ing at the North Capitol NJ. Z. Church. in the
presence OF a large gathering OF friends and
relatives. The chancel was decorated with
flowers and palms, making pretty back
ground for the ceremony.
The bride was gowncd in white organdie
over white silk, and carried Bride roses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn Wilson of Massachu-
sets avenue northeast gave o Merry
Christmas card party in honor of Mr..
j. q. Enlove OF New Jersey.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Sprague.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs.
II. b. Ellison. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Barnes,
Miss Kate Andrews. Miss Daisy Steadham.
Mr.. John Potter and Mr.. John Steadham.
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DIED

DIED
: BCCklI VA, tI.c residence of Mr.. John
v. Sherman. G:ii Second street northeast,
Thursday, at 10 p. m. Daniel j. Buckley,
AyAoved husband of Ruth Childress Buckley,
IN the thirteth year OF his age.
4 Funeral Saturday, 10 a. M, from above
fesilencc. Friends and relatives invited
to attend. Interment at Oakwood cefne-
terry. Richmond, Va on arrival OF 800
train Saturday. StarTimcs and Dispatch
Of Richmond, please copy.
MATTHEwS-DepBrte this life Decem-
Der rs. 1895, aged twent lone years, eleven
months and twenty days; after a long and
painful illness, in 1ull triumph Of Christian
faith. at No. GIL E street southeast, William
C. Matthews.
The funeral will take place from the Mount
Jezreil Baptist Church, Sunday, at O'Clock
p. m. Relatives and friends are invited.
= My Saviour calls me and I must go to
receive my great reward; sorrow over.
Home at rest.
KING-On Friday, December 81, 1895.
Of bronchitis, Raymond Cyrus, youngest
Child of Theo I. and Cora Hodgkins King
aged eleven months and twenty -one days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
AN OCCULT EVENING.
Hand Reading by Amateur Seers .
New and PODubar Fad

pALNISTRY, even in its most unoccult
phases, will serve to make your holi-
day evening a great success. Invite some
very witty woman from among your guests
to become the enehantress- Dress her ap.
propriately in dark robesacd scat her by the
dining.room fireplace, where burns a wood
fire. The lights are, of oesrse, turned low.
and she stirs meditativeiy m q huge caldron.
your preserving kettle 1t Is, by the way.
Each guest kneels upon a hassock at her
feet, spreads his or her palm upon the en-.
chantress' knees and hears his or her past,
present and future, which will be sure to be
very iaughable in the bands OF your witty
kfiend
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

WHEN washing glassware. do not put
w it in hot water bottom first, as it
win be liable to crack from sudden expan-
sion. Even delicate glass can be safely
washed in very hot water II slipped in
edgewise.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
Fresh Laid E66S.

You cannot improve on a nice fresh egg-the
trouble is Is get fresh ones We look after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put up in one dozen
patent pocket boxes, and every egg is guaran-
iced fresh, The price Is no higher than others
ark for inferior qualities
WILKINS g. COMPANY,
Square Marble ana Gias, Stanis,
. LII. I ..aLr.t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
WORTH KNOWING.

A N easy way to prepare croutons or
\ Crusts for tomato or bean soup is 10
butter one or two slices of bread on both
sides, cut in small squares and brown in
the oven.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

THE following antique and modern
laces are in vogue: Tambour. Floren-
tine, Japanese point, Point d.Alencon, GUT
pures and Valenciennes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

BEADED and sequin nets are finding
~ favor for waist trimmings. They give
a brightness to a costume which is well
worth striving for.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

IN madc-up laces among novelties MOTH
ing could he found prettie rth ian the new
applique collars in black and ecru: bis
cult tint. violet. pink and ivory; black
lisse fronts with real lace applique: Marie
Antoinette chiffon sets and net fichus in
black and white.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

THE Frou-Frou collar. as worn by Ellen
l. Terry. is very dainty in appearance
and finishes up q costume beautifully.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

AN evening fichu, Fashioned in Eliza
IA bethan style in lavender and white, is
one OF the new additions to the ballroom
toilet. %.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

TO sweeten old lard or butter Jars and
meat crooks. fill them with very hot
lime and water and leave them until il is
cold.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

Mrs. A. L. Barber and Miss Barber ar
rived here today and are at home at their
handsome home, Belmont, this afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

THE Trilby frill marks a new era in neck
L wear. II brings up the high collar,
the stiff ruche and the tailor-m made necklet.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

THE square fichu can Ice fetchingiy ar
ranged by drawing the point in the
back down to the waist line. with the same
sharp effect in front. Broad tucks are
sometimes used as finish. or a set of tiny
frilis OF Valcnciennes lace. The pretty
figured organizes, with their large bou-
quets of posies on tinted grounds, make
exceedingly dainty fichus.