The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18

only a remembrance. and are often as
interesting as anecdotes of great g~eniuses.
They are quite as likely to show the
fraEsty of human nature, says the "Bos-
ton Herald
My uncl john" says a relative of one
of the people interested in this story.
'was a childhood friend of the beautiful
Miss Emily Schomberg, of Philadelphia,
She was a wonderfully beautiful woman. I
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 a young
Spaniard with whom he had been ac-
quainted. It was at a ball when the
Spaniard was first introduced to Miss
Schomberg. She was one of her own
most appreciative admirers. and received
as her due the compliments of the young
foreigner, which were made in the eff
fusive manner of his country. Bring
your friend to call. john she said. graz
ciously, tapping my uncle on the shoulder
with a fan. He says In beautiful. But
even you. who have known me so long, do
not appreciate my chief beauty. Come to-
morrow morning at IL O'Clock and see if
l amAnot right.
Tins 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 enigmatf
cal 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. The skin was like exquisite
white satin, and the nails like polished
seasheils. They were very beautiful, my
uncle enthusiastically without blemish.
Only a women Unfortunately vain could
have given such an unconventional ex-
hibitaon, but at least there was excuse for
the vanity"
Operas from any classic composer make
q valuable addition. The score of Wag-
ner's "Tannhauser'' and "Lohengrinv
might be added IL time, as they cost no
more than a good book for the library.
Lighter classics could be begun by pur-
chasing the scores of Gounod's Faust
or "Bizet's Carmen Fra Diavalc" and
~.Troyatore' are two more good ideas.
oA@ eAO ObCtOA VI fOH NeDSf-
Most people enjoy the pretty, old-fasb-
Toned operas, and scores of these should
be added when the musical library be-
gins to show signs of distinct growth
Martha" La S~onnambula," 1.-THE Boz
hemian Girl Norma etc.
Comic opera scores will also find a place
in a music stand which is to meet the
taste of any guest. Such of these as are
no longer acted may be had at low prices.
And, although as pieces they are dead
upon the stage, the music melodies
are still very popular, as, for instance,
"Erminie." "Mikado," Patience" Ping
FORE" etc.
In buying short musical pieces don't
neglect to lay IN a good stock of pretty
duets. For all who are quick at reading
music at sight duets form a distinct mu-
steal pleasure. Chopfn's sonatas can be
had prepared for four hands; and many
other duets arranged from the classic are
in the market, as -'eTannhauser', in the
heavier German music and Fra Diavolo',
in lighter vein.
No stand would be complete without a
couple Of books of college songs, for in
these everyone can join, and nothing
makes an evening pass with more real en-
joyment when young people are present.
Moreover, a dozen or more of the pop
ular songs could be laid in with a GER
tainty that these would be enjoyed to
ten times their worth IN money.
"
Velvet gowns are to be among the
smartest of the costumes worn this win
ter. OF course, not for every day use. but
for regular dress affairs. They are made
invariably quite long, and are extremely
handsome. The quieter ones are only
trimmed with black braid or let. and have
the full vest front of some rich satin or
brocade; but there are also most wonder
full specimens displayed which are en-
broidered in white. A very smart gown
although a trifie conspicuous. has a fackat
waist which is embroidered in a Grecfa n
pattern with white silk. OF course tbere
is a white satin front and iabots of wbita
lace, and the black and white effect ts
very gorgeous. But for real smartness
this gown does not compare with ono
| made much on the same model b,t am-
broidered in black, and with an oranga
velvet vest embroidered in seed nearls
Velvet costumes are quite beyond tho
reach Of those who have not large in
comes, but the velours make up into very
smart w which are extremely effec-
tive and comparatively inexpensive.
Many housewives are puzzled as r.
how wines should be served with a
course dinner. The only thing that IS
served at the right hand at dinner is
the wine. Hook or Chablis should he
served with the oysters: sherry with the
soup and fish; champagne with the first
entrees, and continued to the end of the
dinner. Sometimes two sorts of cham
payne are served-dry and sweet. In
this case the servant should ask each
guest his preference. The servant
should replenish each glass with every
course. Liaueurs are served with the
ices or Immediately before the dessert.
With the dessert serve sherry or claret
or nuts and raisins.
A dealer In antiques and the richest
modern wares, says that delft is COM
pletely out The rage was too in
tense to be iong-lived. and then ii was
too easily initiated in all sorts Of cheap