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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14

tanned the Friday Afternoon Euchre club this
week. Prizes were won by Mrs. Knauft and
Miss Lene.
Mrs. J. G. Eiseman, of Martin street, enter
tanned the Silver Bell Euchre club Tuesday
afternoon. The prize winners were Mrs.
Schiller, Mrs Miller and Mrs. Becke.
The Dayton's Bluff Oxford Dancing club
will give their fourth social Wednesday even
ing. at Odd Fellows hall, corner Seventh and
Reaney streets.
The German club will give Martha Wash
ington german Feb % at the home Of Misses
Belle and Helen Reilly, on Dayton avenue.
The Central Social club gave largely at
tended dance at Oxford hall Tuesday even
ing. M. Arnstad had charge Of the floor.
A Washingtons birthday party will be
given on the evening Of Feb. % by the Bonum
Tempus club at Oxford hall.
Miss Alice Hull entertained the G. A. Cinch
club at her apartments at the Colonnade,
Thursday evening last.
The next dancing party Of the Imperial So
cial club takes place at Oxford hall Wednes-
day evening, Feb. "a.
The Laurel Euchre club was entertained
by Mrs. Elijah Baker, Of Marshall avenue
Thursday evening.
The last card party of the Irish-Amercan
club before Lent will be given Tuesday even
ing, Feb. %.
The Idle Hour Cinch club met Thursday
with Mrs. A. E. Ellsworth. on East Eighth
street.
The annual ball Of the Union Social club
will be held at Odd Fellows hall Friday even
ing.
Garfield w. R. G. will have a dance and
social at A. o. U. w. Temple Friday even
ing.
There will be a special meeting of Eastern
Star Rebecca lodge No. 81, tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Norton of Lincoln avenue, will enter
tain the Ladies' Afternoon club Wednesday.
Mrs. Goforth, Of the Metropolitan, will en-
terrain the Vigilant Euchre club tomorrow.
The J. S. Euchre club met last evening with
Miss Grace Egan, Of Ashland avenue.
The Corona Cinch club met Thursday with
Mrs. Shea, on Selby avenue.
The Oxford club will give social hop Tues
day evening at Oxford hall.
The second hop of the Manetta Social club
was held Friday evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14

nue.. are entertaining Miss Matilda Letter.
haus, of Newark. N. ].
Mrs. w. H. Dixon, of Ashland avenue. has
gone 10 the racine coast to spend the re-
mainder Of the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Stanton. Of IjttIa Falls
are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Carpenter
of Marshall avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Merrill. of Western
Charleston, s. G. 0Hi
Mrs: Hamilton, Of Chicago IS a guest Of
her daughter. Mrs. Edwin c. Becker Of
Laurel avenue. -
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Rowan, of Fond du Lac.
Wis, are visiting Mrs. c. j. Wilson. of I.au
rel avenue.
Mrs. Wilson and Miss Leila Allen. of Red
Wing, will be guests this week of Mrs e.
M. Sloggy.
Mrs. Olive Culbertson and Glover and Percy
Culoertson are spending the winter in Lam
pasas Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. squires have gone
to Washington. They will remain for the in
auguration.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Allen and Miss Allen
OF Summit avenue, will leave for California
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Topping, Of Summit
avenue. will leave for the South Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Harrington sailed
Wednesday the steamer Southland for
Europe.
Miss Marion Hallowell of Milwaukee is a
guest or Miss May White, on Iglehart street
MIR. and Mrs. A. j. Brown Of Marshall ave-
nue.. left Tuesday evening for PHILADELPHIA
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14
FUTURE EVENTS

The Ladies' Aid Society of tho Swedish
Lutheran Church will give their next parlor
concert at the residence Of MI: A: P. Groom
quist, 54S Minnehaha street. Friday. Those
who will participate in the programme are
Mr.. William Jeffrey, Master Morris and Miss
Jenny Jeffrey, Misses johnson, Harriet Ruddy,
ments will be Served.
Mrs. Theodore Borup, Of Summit avenue,
will entertain at whist Thursday. The an
nouncement originally was that Mrs. G. J..
but that was incorrect.
Mrs. J. R. Jewett has issued invitations for
euchre party to be given tomorrow evening
in honor Of Mrs. Rudolph Weyerhaeusea Of
Chicago, and Miss Denckmann, Of Rock Is
land.
The Monday Evening Study circle will hold
It's next meeting tomorrow at SO Western ave-
nue. Topics for the evening will be presented
by Mrs. Backus, Miss Doran and Miss Con-
yer.
Tho regular monthly meeting Of the Sacred
Thirst Society of st: Joseph's parish will be
held today at Association hail. Carroll street
and Virginia avenue, at Ais p. N.
Cards have been issued for a progressive
euchre party tomorrow evening by Miss Edith
Morrow and Mis- Nellie Crandall at Miss Nor
rows home, on Nelson avenue
st. Paul chapter, No. "a, o. E. s.. will give
9 dime social at the residence Of Mrs w H
Cook, 1909 Fauquier street, Friday evening.
Feb. 26.
The Ladies' Aid SoSciety Of the First ITn,-
versalist Church will meet with Mrs Roth
schild, 553 Marshall avenue, Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. W. e. Burton, OF Dayton avenue. will
give a reception Saturday afternoon for Mrs
Warren and Miss Warren, of Vineland, n J.
Miss Evans, Of Northfeld will be the guest
Of honor at luncheon to be given by Mrs.
Denis Follett at the Aberdeen on Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas M. Breen Of III Marshall
avenue, will entertain at cards for her sister
Miss Breen, Thursday evening, Feb. IS.
Mrs. Lewis A. Robinson, Of Paramount ave-
nue., has issued invitations for progressive
euchre party next Friday afternoon.
Mrs. A. w. Ritzinger, Of Paramount avenue,
has issued cards for euchre parties for to-
morrow and Tuesday afternoons.
Miss Laura Beulke, Of John street, will en-
terrain at an informal pink carnation card
party Thursday evening. the 18th.
The Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
are to hold their annual ball tomorrow even
ing at Standard hall.
Acker Relief Corps No. will hold q spe-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14

cial meeting for initiation Wednesday, at 2:3O
p. M, at Central hall.
Constellation chapter No. 49, o. E. S., will
give a social and dance at Masonic Temple
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Preen, Of Marshal avenue,
will give a progressive euchre party Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. McNair, Of Dayton ave-
nue., will entertain at euchre Wednesday even
ing.
Mrs. G.. J. Borup has issued invitations for
whist party to be given on Thursday.
Masters Frank Tuesdale and Harvey Carr
are to give a hitching party this week.
The Bibernian band will give a ball at A.
o. u. w. hall Tuesday evening, Feb. %.
There will be a card party at Assumption
school hall Monday, Feb. q.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14
Lace Department,

Our entire Importation of High
Grade Novelties has arrived, and
we are now showing the handsom-
est, most exclusive and stylish line
Of Fancy Mousselines, Examines.
SILK and Linen Novelties and EN-
broidered Batiste ever brought to
the Northwest.
Just received-An immense line
OF Neck, Sleeve and Trimming Laces
IN Point Gage, net-top Arabian
and Venise, Repousse, Alencon and
other new effects.
We carry every shade of Chiffon
and Mousseline de Sole.
A complete line of handsome
White Embroideries in Swiss Main
sock, Cambria, Dimity, and Jaco-
net, Edein Inserting, Bands, Re
verings and Al1-Overs.
New Veilings-New Ruchings.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14
CLUB TALK

The local chapter Of Beta Theta Pi and
their girl friends were entertained at a dane
ing party Tuesday evening" at the home of
Henry Sommers, on Summit avenue. The
house was beautifully decorated, and light
refreshments were served. The guests pres
ent were: Misses Chittenden, Flower, Inger-
soll Lucy Chapman, Eleanor Chapman, Alice
Craig, Helen Woodman, Carrie Durkee, Mari
on White, Lila Marchand, Gooding, Constance
Gilman, from st. Paul; Misses Kate Morse,
Harriet Mcdonald. Grace Graves, Esther Ed,
dy, Mary Van Cleve, Belle Armstrong, Bes-
Babcock, Helen Lougee Emily, Wood, Anna
Pollock, Minneapolis. Messrs.e, Charles Som
mers, Fred Monfort. Herman Chapman. Paul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14

F. c. Olson and lone Spaids were
married at the residence Of E. B. Ry-
DEF, 971 Dayton avenue, Rev. D. C. Saw
age performed the ceremony.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14
BuiteTiCk'S Patterns.

We are agents for all Patterns
and Publications issued by the
Butterick Publishing Company
(Ltd.).
March Patterns now here.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14

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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
a Curious Bird.

AS to food, the wcka is omnivorous
eating everything from pen rifle car
fridge to the remains of one of his own off
spring. remember nm instance of this
when our dog unfortunately killed II young
bird which was too small to eat. Tho
parents made decent show Of grief over
their loss, and then-being quite sure thaU
the little one was dond-procceded To eat
up its still warm remains In camp
wokas arc useful rs scaycngcrs, but they
are incorrigiblc thieves trying To take
away everything at all white or glittering,
and, rs they arc able to move II weight Of
two to three pounds, it may be we'll ning-
lned that careful lookout has to be kent
The glance Of mingled triumph and con
tempt which u wckn gives over his shoul.
der us ho walks oil with your pipe is in
iinitablc, and his whole attitude would
make most lnughallc picture, if we'll
drawn. - Pioneer Work In tho Alns OF
New Icnlnnd, by a u Harper
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
Curious Walking Sticks.

Walking sticks We're first introduced
into fashion by the eileminate Henry II
of France. but did not become q requi-
site appcndage to the gentlemen of fash
ion in England till the year 1865, at
which time they were formed with an
indented herd, in order to afford an
easier pressure of the hand which they
supported.
Ingenuity, which in matters Of fash.
ION is ever on the alert, now crowned it
with tho addition of the round and hol
low top, which sometimes contained
nutmeg or ginger TO warm the stomach
of the valetudinarian and sometimes
sugar candy for the asthmatic =" Port
folio of Origins and Inventions
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
ADVICE TO AN ORATOR.
He Was Rising Young Man, and He
Needed Instruction.

NceueG instruction.
The young man had been introduced
to the political club as Il rising orator
who would make few brief remarks.
He had evidently become impressed
with the belief that the mantle of Cicero
had fallen on his shoulders and he was
not going to let it slip off if he could
help 1T. When he had at last brought
his talk TO a conclusion, he went to u
group of friends to receive congratulate
tons One of them, an old friend of his
family, took him by tho coat lapel and
led him aside.
my boy, F" he said, II want to talk
to You
"About my spccch?"
"Yes.'
Its very kind of YOU began the
young man i'll misguided anticipation.
Il know it is You may not think
it's kind when you hear it, but it is.
That speech of yours lasted an hour
and three-quarters. -
"But was applaudcd four times"
'You were. For the reason that we
were misled three times into thinking
you had finished. -
I'm sorry you were disappointed.
am going into life without much capital
beyond my ability to make speeches "
There's the point precisely. 1 want
to call your attention to an immense
difference between that capital and the
other kind. In the ordinary investment
the longer you wait the bigger the in
terest gets. But i'll speechmaking it
works precisely the opposite way
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

Annmusing glimpse of Hans Won Bplow
is afforded IN this extract from ono of his
letters; There were two has;0onists in
the orchcstrt-imaginc a,naicurs' They
were my dread, and kept me constantly on
tcn'crhooEs If they had nothing to play.
thcn was IN IL state of terror that t!.ey
might come in. and | was constantly
warming ihem Not yet. but if they really
had To corio IN then | had not the courage
to give them the sign. and warned them
us before. An amateur kettledrum player.
on the contrary. who received honorable
mention, must huvo been u perfect marvel
or timckceper, for, when ho had very
long phuses, he counted them inwardly.
ana used to pay little visits to an adjoin-
ing cafo without endangering the cnsein.
bic, us hs always got back punctually t.
his post in time for his next entry"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
THE GRANDEST REMEDY.

Mr.. X. ID. Greeve, merchant, of Chill.
howle, Va, certiiies TINT he had con
sumption, was given up tc die, sought all
medical treatment that money could pro
cure. tried all cough remedies that he
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; was
induced to try DIR. Kings New Discover,
and was cured by use of two bottles. For
the past three years has been attending
20 business. and says DR.. Kings New
discovery is the grandest remedy ever
inhde' as 1t has done 81 much for
him and also for Others in bis
community. DR. Kings New Discovery
Is guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and Con
sumption. IL don't fail. Trial bottle
Tree at Massie's Pharmacy, 100 Jefferson
street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
FARMS.

we have large number of farms
saie near Roanoke and in.aujoining &C
ties which cannot he described Ii
winch we will be glad to show at
time. correspondence solicited.
we have special bargain In one of
n pest iron ore properties in the State.
no ioot vein of 90 per cent. ore in
famous Cripple Greek belt. This can
bought at great bargain now.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

themselves on the chest and laugh at the
idea they will sone-day regret their reck-
lessness and neglect. They laugh at Death,
but i'll short while, very short while, the
laugh is OH the other side. Death waits
while they laugh. He who laughs last,
laughs best and in due time Death dances
on the PROSTATE body of the Laughter. There
are many funny things i'll this world but
death is not one of them. Neither is ill
health for it is one of Deaths weapons and
the most effective.
When a Woodworking man feels out of
sorts, and has poor appetite, and doesn't
sleep we'll, and goes to work i'll the morning
tired-out and heavy headed, he should take
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery 1t
is the best hcalth-bringer and health keeper
known. 1t corrects all disorders of the di-
geStion, invigorates the liver, restores the
appetite and keeps it hearty and keen. 1t
drives impurities from the blood and dis
ease germs from the body. II builds
healthy flesh, firm muscles. steady nerves
arid active brain cells. 1t brings restful
sleep and restores ambition. 1t cures nerv-
Gus irritation, nervous exhaustion and nerv-
Gus prostration. 1t cures 90 per cent. of all
cases of consumption. 1t is the discovery
of an eminent and skillful specialist, DR..
X. V. Pierce, now and for thirty years past
chief consulting physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N Y.
DIR PJFRCE'S i Good Coed temper ,,IS;
ter of good
health, and good health is largely matter
Of healthy activity of the bowels Doctor
PierceS Pleasant Pellets cure constipation
They are safe. sure and speedy, and once
taken do not have to he taken always. One
little Pellet" is a gentle laxative, and
two mild cathartic.
p phsy aevs SER, F sblpm PEI ETS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
NO BOOM,

pu1 Roanoke prosperity is beginning to
move BEE the following list of bal gains
anu come to see ut once il YOU wish IN
make ii good investment.
Groom house in southwest in good
condition, sewer connections, $1,000, Sl5
cash and $l5 per month
Groom brick house, large lot, nice shade,
southwest, 81, 900 cash.
broom house, northwest, $500, $50
cash and $40 per month.
Beautiful house, southwest, 10 rooms
nice location, So, 500, $3.50 cash and 50;
per month.
Groom house in Belmont, $500, Sl(
cash and $40 per month.
broom house in southwest, $500, s5G
cash and 50 per month.
broom house, center of city, large lod
Sl.O00, small cash payment and $40 pei
month.
Groom house, near center of city, larpI
ments. p"'I
Groom house, northwest, large cornd
lot, Sl,l00.
Groom house in Belmont, $500; PAL
ments TO suit.
Beautiful broom house on Church nv
nue., large lot, $1,000.
One of the best BARGAINS in the CITY. n
Church avenue. broom house, very larl
lot, So. 500.
Beautiful 1O-room house. northwest
large lot, good garden, $4,000. Til
property can be traded in part pa, mel
of nice farm
Nice 7.room house, best part of sout
west, large col ner lot, nice shade, SO 2a
sou cash and $50 per month.
Moe 10 room house, good lot and Lad
stable, on Terry's Hill, 1900.
We have several beautiful residences
Salem, with large lots ami beautiI
grounds, very cheap.
This is only a partial list of the NAL
bargains we have in city property.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
verIaifuse. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price d
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
Now will you be good?"-Ncw
York Sunday Journal
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smartin,, Incl.
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain $ Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
nave been permanently cured by it. 1t
IS equally efficient for itching piles and
a iavorlte remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands. chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

nut Roanoke prosperity is beginning to
move. see the following list of bal gains
ana come to see S ut once if you wish to
make good investment.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
You come.

You come.
times hear men
telling with
foolish conceit
of how hard
they overwork
and that they
neglect their
health in the
pursuit of rnon-
ey. There arc
thousands of
men who admit
) these t Kings
with a sort of
pride and Sian
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

and that almost innumerable series Of
diseases and complications resulting
from any arrangement Of the Nervous
system. Invaluable for weak women
and nervous children.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

Groom house in southwest in goo,
condition, sewer connection, $1,000, 81
cash and sl5 per month.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
STOP RENTING !!

a very attractive cottage on Church
street, in the best condition. Price, So, 500
on easy payments.
Good room house with',all convent.
ences near st. Johns Episcopal Church
Price, So $50; $3.50 cash; balance 1926 per
month.
Dwelling with rooms and bath, good
lot with shade, near Calvary Baptist
Church. Price. So, 950; $3.50 cash; balance
S25 per month.
Dwelling with rooms and bath, sta
BILE on lot, in most convenient. location in
the West End. Price, $4,000.
y very neat cottage WITH shade in
southwest part of the town. Price 1925;
on easy payments.
A large room dwelling in convenient
location, with bath, hot and cold water,
servants house in the yard, large barn,
lot 75x130, with shade Price, SO, 800;
$500 cash; balance $25 per month.
LOTS.
The best in the West End at 5000 each.
hO DCob Ill DClillOuO III 20 W ehCn.
The best on Henry street at :S4OO.
The best on Center street at 500.
Lots at your prices and terms
FARMS.
10 acres of river bolt IN miles from
Roanoke Mt $50 per acre. This is the
best bargain that has been offered in
farm land this year.
a DOZEN FARMS in from 9 1-2 to 5
miles of Roanoke at very attractive
prices. a.
If you need any real estate write to me
or send your name and will hunt you
| up.
Oswald S. Hawkins,
:. Real Estate Agent.
Room 416 Terry Building Fourth hoor)
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
I, 3. B. HartSOok & Co,
FOR RENT AND FOR SALE.
T. w. Goodwin, Ag't.
ONCE: Room No. 200 Terry Building.
October LIST, 1897.
FOR RENT.-DWELLINGS.
octobe, 10th, 1897.

FOR T-DwELLINGB.
No 1921 Salem avenue w. o5oo
No 1885 Chapman avenue S w. 90 90
No. 145 Eighth averue s. w. II M
No. Il Campbell avenue s. W.. $40
~ 10 ninpie avenue w...... II 90
No lI26 Salem avenue s. w. 500
No 80 Earnest avenue w. ann
No 431 Ninth avenue s.. 10 M
No lU22 Seventh avenue S. e. 6'0O
No 1O2G Seventh avenue s. e. 900
No. 1896 Seventh avenue s. e 600
No 929 First avenue H. son
No. 10 Twelfth street N. w. $40
No. 6lS First avenue II. w. o 90
No. 622 First avenue H. 000
10. 922 Third avenue II. w. S0O
No. 52S Sixth avenue n. q 00
No. 529 Seventh avenue n. O0
NO. 533 Seventh avenue n. e. GOO
~ STORES.
No. 414 First street s. W.
No. I'll Third avenue $. w ION
NO 3O4 Commonwealth ave. II. e. 1O.OO
also have in my charge properties in
all sections Of the city that can he bought
at great bargains, either for cash or on
the instalment plan.
Call and examine my list.
t. w. GOODWIN, Agent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-12
MRS. MACK WEAKENING.
VIII Tell All if Permitted to Plead
Guilty of MansIaughter.

NEW YORK, Oct 1.-THE World to-mor-
row will say: Through her counsel, Law
yer Emanuel NJ. Friend, Mrs. Augusta Mack
has sent word to District Attorney Young,
of Queens county, that she is ready to tell
all she knows about the murder of William
Guldensuppe. Mrs. Mack asks in return that
the authorities allow her to plead to man.
slaughter in the first degree. The maximum
sentence for this offense. if accepted, will
be Imprisonment in states prison at hard
labor for twenty years. District Attorney
Young has thus far refused to consider the
proposition made by the woman. He is will
ing, however, to accept a plea of murder
in the second degree, which would carry
with it a sentence by the court Of life i'm
prisonment.
'Unless Mrs Mack makes a full confess
sion before the end of this week., said Dis
trict Attorney Youngs, II will not accept
her plea, we have an excellent case
against her. Our case against Thorn, who
is indicted with Mrs. Mack for the murder
of William Gu densuppe, is also complete
! feel conndent that the jury will find him
guilty of murder in the first degree The
statements of Frank Clark completes the
case against the man. Our case against
the woman is just strong. / have not
received her full confession as yet but
would not consider her plea If the price for
to manslaughter in the first degree. That
time has passed" If that is the case" says
Mrs. Mack then l will go to the. chair
with Thorn"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-12
NINE. RECAMIER.
The Woman Who Charmed Three
Generations of Paris.
Paris Letter in Courier des Etat Unis.

Paris Letter in Courier DIES Fiat Uns.
There has been recently sold at the Hotel
Drouot, in Paris, q Louis XIV mantelpiece
in white marble. ornamented with gilded
brOnzcs, the memory of which awakens in
the mind a whole epoch. This relic came
from the salon Of Nine. Recanier. the
beautiful woman who gathered around her
the elite of three generations of Parisians
and at the recent sale was purchased by
an amateur for 5000 francs
Nine. Recamier the divine Juliet mad
just married NJ. Recamier opulent bank
er of twice her age, who looked upon ner
rather as his daughter than his VIE. Her
Intelligence and her beauty rendered her
doubly celebrated. Every one solicited the
honor Of being presented to her Her salon
was crowded by the literary ariatocracy
of birth and talent.
NJ Reca rnier who had realized enormous
sums through his financial operations, had
Just acquired the hotel Of M. Necker, sit
uated in the Rue Mont Blame He had this
property so enlarged and embelished as TO
make IL dwelling worthy OF her who was
to inhabit it. All the furniture even to the
last armchair was designed and executed
expressly for the purpose The Hotel of
the Rue Mont Blanc soon became the CEN
ter of fashion and intelligence. Fete sue
ceeded fete Nine. Recamier. radiant as a
spring morning. received her friends and
guests with incompatible grace. Her salon
was a kind of neutral ground where men Of
all parties met mingled in the same adj
miration There were the Prince Lucien
Bonaparte, General Bernadotte, Adrian and
Mathew de Montmorency. the philosopher
Ballanche and Camille Jordan. who, like
many others. paid assiduous court TO Nine.