The National tribune., 1895-06-13

i Riiey IS generally regarded as one OF our
homely poets; and though he has many enthu-
siastic admirers, there also many who say,
"Oh, don't like dialect verse; it isn't real
poetry; and dismiss him without further
thought, and will not listen to his praises.
His dialect verses oft quoted that it is
natural to class him with the dialect writer's
although he has written verse in exceedingly
beautiful Queens English" II is his pictures
of Western life, of farm life of barefoot boys
running through tangled meadows and over
dusty roads, of country sports, Of quaint hu-
NOR and pathos, and of old-time gardens where
/ old-fashioned roses scent the air and gay holly
hooks range themselves along the walk, that
are fascinating to some folks. 1t is a simple,
honest, happy life that he pictures; but he
puts into it the beauty of tho flowers and the
glory of the sunshine, and it is wonder that
simple people like it, This farm life, with its
homely chores" and outdoor sports is we'll
! known to many, and his poems carry away
from noisy, busy, selfish city to the child
life i'll the country, and many hurrying city
men know exactly what the feeling is in "Old
Aunt Mays" "Knee-deep in June" is happy
poem. and THE Tree-toad" jolly one. His
poems Of and for children have rare tender
ness and sympathy in them, and are favorites
| with the little ones.
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Riley's other poems will bring delight to
those who cannot like his dialect
| There is dainty line in "CloveTs"-
| And mysoul slips away a BREATH of perfume"
and tribute to pansies must satisfy even
the most de, oted lover of that arstocratic little
| flower
I" Psnsies! Pansies! How love you pansies
Jaunty- faced, laughing Tipped. and dewey-eyed
with see.
Would my song might blossom out In little ive-
Ieaved stanzas
As delicate in faDcies
As your beauty is to me-"
His description Of q shower is az dainty and
bright as it should be, and the sonnet when
She Comes Home" is one of the purest in form
of the modern attempts at that difficult style |
of verse. His Harper" and 1.-THE South |
Wind and the Sun" are fascinating and full of |
daintness. And so on throughout bis works |
There is always sunshine and rare pathos, |
flowers and outdoor sounds, and it is not we'll |
to miss the pleasure of knowing our Indiana |
poet.
1t is fad in New York now to wear clusters |
of the Corn flower, otherwise known as Bache-
lars Button or the Kaisers Blume.
ssa
Alpaca never seems pretty material, but |
it promises to be very stylish in the near future
so It is well 10 begin being reconciled to it. 1t |
comes in various colors, though black, white, |
and brown and blue only have SO far been /
heard from.
Whereas a few years ago pug dogs were con.
sidered most desirable, now they arc classed as
common" and tiny spaniels have found
temporary place in my adys heart
pleasing combination for Summer waist |
is one of tho dainty, cool-ooking wash silks
made up with a turnover collar and cuffs of
lace-edgcd lawn.
Grass cloth, which costs about so cents a
yard is made up into gowns. waists, and collars
and yokes IL is thin, tan.colored material
ofpretty. smooth weave, and is usually trimmed
with insertions of lace or embroidery. Yokes
with a ruffie over the shoulder are made of it,
and wide sailor collars with an edge of in
sertion above the hem are fashioned to wear
over cloth gown, and most picturesque they
look
1t is fact that it takes the cenceit ont of
girl when she tries to make her own living
The things she did before were all pretty and
sweet. but when she wants pay for her attempts
then it is another matter, and deserving of
critical examination.
So
The newest device in jewelry is the veil.
pin-a dainty little swallow or butterfly with
enameled or .jeweled wings The wings are
pinched together to release the pin, and allowed
to spread apart to hold it in place. The pins
are made i'll all grades of materials from n
dainty Inexpensive frosted silver affair to one
of elaborate gold fllagree set round with
jewels.
Being presented to Queen Victoria is quite an
expensive treat. 1t costs not less than 1915
with the most modest of gowns, and it may
cost much more. The good Queen requires
that the costume be fresh and handsome. that
Il be low necked, that the train must lie three
yards on the floor, that the three feathers and
vail be worn, and the huge shower bouquet be
carried. The gown, gloves shoes, flowers hair
dresser, fees to dancing master who teaches
the proper courtesy and steps. the big carriage
bill and all make the bill quickly amount to $500
and the $500 mark can easily be overreached.
And after all the Queen herself may not be
present, but sends one of her daughters to rep-
resent her and that must be great disappoint-
ment 1t is a mere form, ceremony from be.
ginning to end, and must be exceedingly monot-
onons to the good lady who prescribes the
nonotony and thus practically bores herself
TO the woman presented it means that Eng
ish society will open it doors to her. sun
pose it is difficult for Queen Of England to
Tee all her good subjects, and all the good
Americans who are anxious for her recognition,
md probably this is the best method she can
levise Tor making people happy with the least
lnhappincss for herself. In some ways being
! Queen must be big task. and often thank
ess one.
ELSIE PoMERoY McELRoY.
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