The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10

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opening day in the softest drapery of pure
white. 1t is done with the view of
giving the fair patronesses the best view
of themselves possible. administering in
this way a little subtle nattery, thereby
disposing more easily of a greaer amount
of goods.
Then the White draped mirror. the lace
covered toilette table. make a dainty spot
in any girls room.
A busy woman has compiled for her
own use and qualification a boob of quota
tions, which so far surpasses in cleverness
and quality anything of the kind 1 have
ever seen. that l was emboldened to ask
her how she had manage to make such a
collection. says a writer in Harper's Bazaar"
My DEAR she said, 'sthat represents
the work of years. yet done SO gradually
that I have never missed the hours spent
upon it. From the time that 1 was a girl
l have made a habit of reading with a PEN
ell and notebook in hand, and when any,
thing impresses me as especially clever 1
make a not. OF it, Even in travelling I
always have a tiny pencil and a sheet of
paper in the depths of purse or bag. AT
any time when have a few moments to
spare at my desk, I jot dow the matter
collected in this great blank book. and
then it is mine forever.
Although the books have read in
times past la not belong to me, the best,
most pithy sayings IN them
can never be taken from me.
To this volume 1 often go for
amusement. cheer and consolation. 1t is
an old friend, who has something to say
to fit any mood in which 1 may find my
self"
Bernhardt's slender proportions-"mai-
gre.' as she loves to call ~them-have been
part of her stock in trade for many years.
Her sisters of the stage, who, with equal
e~uphemism. describe their superabundant
curves as ~..embonpoint," nave ridiculed
her slimness, While those more like her in
figure have wondered how she kept from
becoming positively bony. A reporter re-
Gently asked her:
How do you maintain your graceful slen-
der proportions? How do you avoid grow
ing too thin. Nine. Bernhardt?'
II have no fear Of growing too thin,"
replied Bernhard, promptly. my life is
too regular for my figure to change. The
reason of my slenderness is work. Every
day 1 work so much. My habits are uni
form"
do you diet?"
Indeed, I do not" answered the lady
with emphasis. I eat anything and
everything I desire, I eat when 1 please
and rav no food fais. Frlit I am fond
of. Wine l never touch.'
eff you found your weight decreasing
would you resort to exercise to restore
ftp"
''Nevaire. I do not like exercise. / take
none. Walking is not good for me. l
would have no time for anything else
Gymnastics are bad Golf is an abomina-
ton. Rehearsals and the play are my
only tonics."
do you consider that bicycle riding has
anything to do with your perfect physical
condition."
81 consider tina only work does any
thing for me. 1t does everything. 1 att
tribute all my successes in any role to
work, to in~defatigable effort.
.I like to be thin. 1t is admirable. I
never trouble about growing thinner. I
always remain. the same without precau-
ton. l ride a bicycle only because it is
agreeable"
"Can you suggest any means By which
one may reduce f1esn?"
81 cannot. I leave everything to nature.
I do not believe that she can be improved
upon, whatever ones condition"
Thus Nine. Bernhard guards the secret
for which all fat women in town would
! give their fortunes.
At the marriage in Egypt of Princess
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bride came in preceded by a woman
musician all dressed in white satin. She
was supported by two bridesmaids. Her
gown was of white satin, but one could
scarcely see the material because of the
heavy gold embroidery. Her neck and
arms were simply covered with diamonds
and on her head she wore a high crown
/ of pecious stones. to which was attached
her veil of silk and gold. On either side
OF her head We're of gold and
jewels, with threads of gold reaching to
the ground, of such weight that the
bridesmaids had to carry them. She was
one of the most beautiful women ever
seen, and when she was seated on the
throne it was a picture. She and her
surroundings were beautiful beyond de-
scription. When shell retired the Khediva
stood on the throne and threw newly
coined money among the ladies for luck.
Some new jugs of American manufac-
ture are modelled after the old English
Toby jugs. They are to be had in fine
china, and also in heavier Opaque ware
in all sizes, from the jug that may be
used for a family water pitcher to a
tiny size that may be used as a cream
pitcher. These jugs all fave the same
form. are short and squat, and represent
Napoleon in high-topped boots, waist
coat, coat and breaches, with a dark
chapeau upon his head. Dark ambers,
green or gray, are colors of the most de-
sirable jugs. Other Toby jugs and
mugs made in the likeness of jolly Ger
man and Irish faces would promote good
cheer even if only filled with water. This
kind of pottery is much liked for the
mantel or buffet in bachelor .'dens."
One of the first subjects preached in
the early spring are the new colors that
are sent US from Paris. says the Ladies'
Home Journal. Nothing is lost in bright
ness, for vivid tints prevail and brilliancy
abounds. Combinations will thrive, and
the most prominent colors are orange
red or n%asturtium, golden brown, green
and cherry pink. Such fabrics
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