New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-13

out and my horizon suddenly cleared at the
Same moment the obnoxious cape was slipped OH
the shoulders. Well / enjoyed that play, and be
tween the acts l enjoyed. too, the pretty, simple
blonde head with half-seen profile and the dainty
slight shoulders covered with shining silk. I may
never see you again fair maid with the picture
hat. mentally apostrophised her, but shall al
ways remember and be grateful to you-even
though you were mschievous enough to tease
me-"
'LONG-DISTANCE" INVITATIONS.
"Of course In accepting these long ahead dinner
invitations one must have mental reservations
commented society woman. Il always feel
tempted 10 add ~ nothing better turns up, for II
goes without saying one cannot be bound for some
particular evening four weeks ahead, and there Is
no alternative but to accept when there is no valid
reason to give for declining. The way look upon
II is this: In forcing your hand as IL were your
hostess must take the risk. Naturally, would not
accept another dinner invitation for that particular
night; but would not feel myself bound, for in
stance 10 stay In town, or give up any pleasant
trip in consequence"
This may be reasonable enough. only this point
OF view seems be generally taken that the dim
ner parties arranged for this month are becoming
greatly depleted by thu social exodus TO the South
or TO the resorts nearer New-York.
Dear Mrs B." writes the fair delinquent. II
am despair about missing your delightful dinner
upon the next disadvantage Of the present dinner
giving system comes 10 the fore. short notice
implies n substitute which, 10 the recipient. Is not
complimentary: and unless the invited guest has
already been properly dned neither he nor she
feels particularly battered, and often Declines for
other reason 1t is only of late years that
New-York has adopted the long distance" invita-
ton which has been imported from London. Over
there 1t has been for long time social pitfa 10
the uninitlated American traveller.
I'VE had arranged TO spend month at London
after my presentation. in the height of the
son." said the daughter OF high official at Wash
ington "and l expected 10 have "A lovely time for
had letters TO a number Of the smartest people,
Ard after that we had arranged an itinerary on
the Continent which mamma-whose laws are like
those Of the Modes and Persans which alter not
was determined to put through indeed she only
consented TO the London episode TO please me-
thinking ii really a great waste OF time Well. we
delivered our letters, and made courtesy to the
Queen, and then the invitations came pouring In
Dinners galore but every one either a month or
six weeks off. ! never was so disappointed In my
life. In vain begged mamma TO go 20 the
Continent and return month later; she in
exorable 4 will cringe such ridiculous
toms she said; I am here; If they want me, let
them ask me now; for my part, believe 1t is JUS,
treated with great dsrespect" And she has hated
the English ever since You see. she is a great
lady at home, and she had expected TO nave con-
siderable fuss made over her. and she either could
be civil to after their fashion. TO be sure we
had cards for some dances. Pat after one expert
ence ! agreed with mamma that We had better let
the others go. our first ana only smart entertain
A 5, which reminded me Of the question in our
school philosophy Of how many angels can dance
same space,a question which the pretty English
girls seemed 70 solve to their satisfaction. for
never saw much vigorous movement in such
small area. The crush was dreadful We sat the
whole evening in one corner together. with not
English society for the next day mamma PROPOSED
and | agreed Willingly that should spend the
tcipations OF hobnobbing with the aristocracy be
ing frustrated by our ignorance Of their customs
ONE or THE MANY.
What you laughing at?" asked man Of an
acquaintance who coming out of the Waldorf
with broad grin on his face
AT young Spendthrift's idea OF Kit FOR the
klondike, was the answer. He says ne is dead
broke, and 1t is sink swim with him. so he has
begun operations by taking bedroom and
stting-ro at the Waldorf and spending what ne
declares H. his last throw in the most extraor-
binary collection Of unnecessary articles in all Of
Mhch ne is taking the most intense satisfaction
abnormaiy successful career 1 give myself three
years he says without a shadow OF a doubt. TO
York. settle with my creditors and lead a respect
able life How d you expect to do ito asked
on, by Watching my chances: III strike vein or
20 INTO railroading or something, and there am
So he has on the strength Of his prospects ordered
the newest and best OF guns, most ingenious fishing
tackle, gorgeous dTessng-case. for one must not
allow ones SELF 10 degenerate he explained.
lessiy, and half dozen costumes OF his own nven-
tiOn-a sort OF cowboy rig for the summer and a
cross between that and Esquimau suit for the
winter. Of pistols a collection OF attractive
looking quack medicine for every Ill., apparently. that
the flesh or the hiOndiker IL heir TO. soap. de
Cologne, and boots ana shoes OF every Kind and de-
scripCn. These are only small part OF his
ment as his chief occupation every day is 10 10
out and supply imaginary necessities or provide for
possible emergencies.
his money except just what is necessary ge, him
there There Is nothing being put 10 IT he
says; III neNeT work unless ! have TO- and the
sooner begin the better
How do suppose he Will turn out? Oh ! don't
know; he has good 4 chance as any one and he
Is healthy young fellow dare say ne will come
out all right"
MUSIC OR WORK STAND.
A pretty home made stand for the drawing room
when VIII DO equally well for work or for music ,s
made or two large squares OF pasteboard covered
win brown linen. on which is applied a bold de-
sign OF green cornsalks the ribbonIke leaves heing
represented In dark and Hight green satin This
design is stretched on the board and framed win
ecru-coiored lace. The two sides are held sna,t
al the top by N-shaped piece OF pastehoar "A uh,o,
Is covered WIN ioids of green plush, and 70 Tho
eoses are aHlked bamboo sticks cut from nshing-
19d the thckesi ENDS resting on the floor sticks
gathered together al a point by rosette and then
hangs loose nearly TO the ground. The corners ~
the stand at the top arc each ornamented with a
bow OF hin ribbon
1T is all well enough 10 put a high tariff on for
eign impOrtatiOne said American artist the
other day. but wish the Government could put
a tariff on the foreign artists who come over here
10 paint, and who literally taking the bread
out OF the mouths Of home talent i speak without