The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-29

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WOMAN'S WORLD.
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It all occurred on one Of the promi-
nent verandas Of one of Atlantic Guys
most famous hotels. and although II
wasn't down on the bills. 1t was a very
pleasing diversion from even that versa
tile combination of entertainments Whlcn
has made this city by the sea noted far
and wide across our land, says Dorothy
Maddox in the Philadelphia Enquirer"
1t was late in the evening when a small
band of street players strolled down one
of the thoroughfares leading away from
the boardwalk. There were only three in
the party. an old man, struggling be-
meath the weight of a heavy harp, a
small boy carrying a flute and a young
girl with a violin Coming in front Of one
Of the large verandas which was well fill
ed with guests. this little coterie stopped
and began upon that regular introduce
tory annoyance of tuning up They play
ed Two or three beautiful things very
badly indeed, and the response on the
mart Of the guests was not of the kline
calculated to be of much pecuniary oene-
fit.
II was at the end of the second number
that there was a small commotion at one
era Of the group of idlers. and presently
q 1e2OIlIU1 JDulE Ell
in the lightest and latest of summer
fnery. ran gracefully down the broad
stems and held a short conversation with
the leader Of the orchestra" Jack
she called. in a low tone voice., and m
another moment a strong, broad-shoulder-
Cd professional man. well known in the
law practice of Philadelphia, was by her
side There was a few moments pause
aftar which the broad shouldered fellow
CARRIED the harp to the yeranda above,
while the young lady followed with the
violin. When the porch was reached the
two exchanged instruments, and the
voung girl seated herself on a low camp
stool. rher fingers lightly caressing the
strings of the harp. while the young man
was engaged IN twisting the keys In Z
wav calculated to bring the violin to a
closer harmony with the instrument IN
4be hands of the yoang player
II was only a moment or two before the
two instruments were IN perfect harmony
and in another minute the strains OF one
~ fhe most popular two-steps was ring
mo out with a dash and vigor which
were probably strangers to the instru-
meuts, which usually were only called
anon 10 drawI out notes in almost any
Old way. w lGH liz LA6h
imnromptu programme came to an end
the greeting which they received was
most enthusiastic. There were immediate
demands for eneores, all of which were
promptly responded TO-
1t must have been half an hour later,
and during this time the two musicians,
with remarkabk skill. had gone through
a repertoire which included all Of the
most popular selections of the day. Then
it was thai the young girl spoke to her
companion in a low tone OF voice, in
audible to even those who sat nearest. 1t
was quite evident, however. that the
young man understood her perfectly, for
in another moment he had leaned for
ward and was playing those first oeauti-
ful bits OF harmony which introduce that
most beautiful OF violin solos, Chopin's
Second Nocturne. The light, which had
been growing more and more dim, now
rested about the two musicians in a beau
tifuI mantle that seemed to leave nothing
wanting in this picture Of perfect har-
mony. AS the nocturne progressed the
interest of the listeners was held in a
truly remarkable way. Even the harsh
noises Of the street below seemed far
away
It was all very beautiful indeed, and
when at the end the young girl, grasping
one of the straw hats near by, passed it
among the listeners, there was a jingling
of coins which spoke of good times for the
little band of players below. Perhaps the
most pleasing of this little incident was
the final curtain, when the young lady
carried the hat, wen filled with coins, to
the old leader Of the street band. The
young man. too, returned the harp to its
owner. and as the two again assembled
the broad veranda steps it was very evil
dent to the most casual observer that
the young man was very proud, indeed,
OF this bit of impromptu charity which
had so pleasantly relieved the dun mo-
notony which so often pals upon the
most ardent of summer guests who are
porch-bound.
This design is suitable for rather cere-
monious occasions, such as a dinner
party, wedding breakfasts, etc.. and
represents a pair of panniers such as one
sees slung across the backs of toy dom
keys. The roll is placed in one pannier:
the other forms a receptacle for q
little bouquet of flowers for ladies. or a
boutonniere for gentlemen.
To begin the folding, lay the serviette
On the table with the hens at the ends
and fold it in three the selvedge way:
this way a table napkin of the usual size.
II inches square, gives a band of this
length 3 inches wide.
Now make a crease to mark the CEN
ter OF the band, and AXE one end of
it and fold 1t three times toward the
center This folded band must be deeper
than it is long, and the number of the
first folds must be regulated by the
size and shape<of the serviette. II large.
three folds may be made; if small, or
oblong, it must only be folded once
through the center.
To make the next fold turn the folded
part down on the table, take the center
OF the top part between the folds and
bring it dow toward the lower edge,
forming the two triangular pockets ana
keeping the ~serviette fiat smooth. Now
a k the lower point between the pockets
and fold it backward toward the top
again leaving the top point free, how
ever. Care must be taken to fold only
the points of this part NOT this whole of
it.
When this Is done take the center of
the lower part in the same way and
bring It up level with the point last
turned back, repeating at the foot of the
folded serviette the triangular pockets.