The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-11-16

with the multitude I would have said the
frost was the painter OF autumn leaves
and am glad to learn through an article by
u lady in The Times the true and scientific
solution OF the turning of our beautiful
autumn leaves.
A Beautiful Woman.
Stories of celebrated beauties are circu-
lated long after the beauty has become only
a remembrance, and are often "a interest
ing az anecdotes of great geniuses. They
are quite as likely to show the frailty OF
human nature.
My Uncle John" relates relative OF
one Of the people Interested in this story.
was n childhood friend of the beautiful
Miss Emily Schomberg. OF Philadelphia.
She was a wonderfully beautiful woman. !
have seen painted portraits of her. and
nothing said in praise of her beauty could
be too strong. My uncle as a young man
went to Paris TO study his profession. and
coming home brought with him young
Spaniard with whom he had become ac-
quainted. 1t was AT a ball when the Span
lard was first introduced to Miss Schom-
berg. She was one OF her own most APP
preciative admirers. and received as her
due the compliments OF the young for
eigner, which were made In the ELUSIVE
manner OF his country. Bring your friend
TO call, john size said graciOusly, tapping
my uncle on the shoulder with a fan. He
says I'm beautiful. But even you. who
have known me so long. do not appreciate
my chief beauty. Come tomorrow at IL
o'clock and see if am not right
THE young men were on hand promptly.
The servant ushered them into the recep-
ton room, where the young beauty sat.
The meaning of her somewhat enigmaticaI
remark was made plain. The young lady
did not rise TO receive her guests. and as
they approached they saw two small bare
feet resting upon the deep. sapPhire-blue
velvet cushion. which brought out more
fully their delicate beauty. Tho skin was
like exquisite white satin and the nails
like polished sea shells. They were very
beautiful. my uncle enthusiastically with
out blemish. Only n woman Unfortunately
vain could have given such an unconven-
tional exhibition. hut at least there was
excuse for the vanity"
what makes otherwise well-dressed wo-
men SO confoundly careless as to gloves
and shoes?" asked an observaut man re-
Gently. Nobody has found an answer. nor
ever will II - past comprehension. WO-
men who would faint at the suggestion OF
wearing body linen two days in succession
or hose with holes in them. viii saunter
along IN the crispest Of tailor-made attire.
Yet wearing shoes run down at the heels.
lacking buttons and unacquaiuted with pol
ish and with gloves that are simply dis
reputable. iIended gloves and shoes are
not crimes. neither IS patch on either 10
he deprecated. but slip-shod hand or foot
covering is very nearly a crime in society
cOnventiOnalities. It IS so easy 20 keep
both shoes and gloves IN good repair in
these days. Heels can be Strengthened for
10 cents: buttons. fresh and brgiht, reset
for the same; a bottle Of shoe polish and
bottle of vascline only cost IS cents for the
two. aud, keep shoes black and soft TO the
end. Rips IN gloves are easily mended.
holes. even I'm finger tips. can be patched.
and one must conclude that the woman
who neglects these little niccties IS a born
sloven. Men notice these points before
they do hats or gowns, too.
One OF the particular conceits IN rings
FOR this winter VIII be the dinner ring"
This is a pOrtentous affair. that covers tho
whole finger TO the first joint, like a brilliant
finger stan. One design is a diamond snake
curVing UP the finger. almost UP to the root
OF the nail. and another is a. diamond hand
from which ferns branch in an directions
in an airy manner. suggesting a conserva-
torv OF jewcTy. II is wen known that the
ordinary ''marquise" ring makes hand
look slender and graceful. These new din
nor rings, which are like exaggerated mar
qiIsC rings "a Il therefore Dee sure - retain
their hold on he ~ et t- Cf women nee
causa Is vii Ike the hand more beautiful
than ever