New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD
AN ACTIVE MIND AND BODY PRESERVE
YOUTH FOR "BABY'S GRANDMOTHER"
GROWING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
NO LONGER BEAUTIFTl-THE EFFECT
oF YELLOW AS A COLOR.

NO LONGER BEACTlFCL-THE
OF YELLOW AS A COLOR.
ut is curious" said Mrs. Wal,ord the we'll
known English novelist the other DAY tha'
'Baby's Grandmother seems 10 be the one oook
among my novels that has made an impression
over here | am constantly asked about II. while
the others. which l myself consider better are
seldom mentonel.
Perhaps" answered the woman TO whom she
was talking who might easily have been a grand
mother herself in point OF although her youth
full h,ure and fresh complexion might belong TO
woman OF twenty five. 1T is because we all feel
that we ourselves might be that baby's charming
grandmother: the possibilities In that novel for
women OF our age delightful. Just at present
also It has emphasized OF the pcasantest
phases OF modern development. the prolonged
youthfulness OF the woman who simply refuses
10 grow old or 10 consider herself deharred from
any pleasure she feels the ca liability to enjoy"
This young middle-aged woman does not make
any frantic efforts TO retain her youth or her
looks she does not dye her hair or paint her
face: she does not make trips TO Paris TO eradicate
her wrinkles nor does she lace herself in TO pre-
serve her slimness. 1t is through her activity her
energy her intense interest In life that she Keeps
her spirit young. while all these aforenamed phys
zeal benefits added by reason OF the healthful
exercise OF mind and body that such interests
evoke.
II never seems TO occur to her that her age is
disadvantages that is all. and therein lies her
charm. With her matured knowledge of the world
and keen relish for enjoyment. both intellectual
and physical. no wonder that "taby's grand
mother is oftentmes even more attractive and
charming than babys mamma.
l LATTER-DAY FRIENDSHIPS.
DO you see Mrs - often?' asked Of one
OF her quondam intimates
Never" was the answer. although We live
within few blocks of each other The fact is that
no one really visits ones friends any more. II
han ha he oar1s Of re iOfl
of different charities or if your children in the
same classes. you see the same people constantly.
but II any change Of plans takes you into differ
ent set OF occupations you might as well live on
different planet in New-York for all you would
of your most intimate friends The fact of the
matter is, that has time for friendships
nowadays: II is fast becoming obsolete; life is too
full and self-centred for such mild. old-fashioned
sentiment. You have companions and. in a way,
intmates, but not really friends not what used TO
be understood by the term. Latter-day friendships
are like many another modern version of tradition
airy ethics-a pinchbeck imitation OF the
Genuine old article"
BEAUTIFUL HANDS A TRADITION.
Beautiful little hands and fec, are becoming
tradition among us. the positive young women Of
the period having large. useful extrcmlties that
arc sometimes (although rarely) handsome. but
never pretty and winsome. Ike the dainty members
that stirred the susceptible masculine hearts OF
their fathers and grandfahcrs. But who could
have sentiment about muscular hands or be won
by No. or No. shoe? The modern foot,
far from "peeping in and out, Ike mice beneath
her peticoat, is frankly displayed below the short
bicycle or golf skirt, or clad in silk and patent
leather is thrust boldly out from under gorgeous
dinner gown. Its owner caring far more to have
them look smart" according to modern ideas than
to appear small. a quality to which she attaches
little importance
Doubtless all this is It should be. and it really
does not signify II n hand or foot is large small
II II is we'll shaped and wei! kept. but here is a
new arrangement on the part of masculine critics
DO you notice." said society man the other
Of girls nowadays and how seldom you see 1hite
soft. dainty-lookng hands? one would think that
at least they would be particular about their nails
but even they are neglected II not positively dirty
they are dingy and stubby. and uncared-for look
ing. There are lot Of nice girls that feel
would like to send manicure sets to. 1t seems 10
be fault Of the younger generation. for the older
women are all rather particular in this respect"
This may or may not be true. but certainly il Is
more d!cult for an athletic girl 10 keep her hands
and her nails in good condition than for those girls