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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29
Good Manners.

Good manners are not always the
best manners.
A lapse from the conventions is
sometimes the trueSt breeding.
Politeness is charity.
The trite finger-Dowl incident,
wherein the tactful host promptly
followed the example of an unso-
phisticated guest and drank from
his finger bowl, is not too threadbare
TO point IA moral aud adorn a tale.
Consideration for others is the key
note of good manners. If a guest is
more comfol able to be let alone and
not bothered with attentions, why,
let him alone-nOr be too SOLICITORS
as to the use he makes of his liberty
a laboriOus entertainer makes the
entertainment a burden.
Nor should the guest be less con-
siderate. Frequent judicious effac-
ing of himself ls salutary to the com
fort Of the host.
The apology habit is founded on
meretricious politeness. Be chary
of apologies for petty shortcomings
or for tn ,ngs you mahifestly could
not avert. Constant graceful dis
counting or waving of causes for
such excuses is strain upon ones
neighbours ingenuity. What if your
room Is untiuy or your roast over
dOne-don't bore with apologies.
Give your guest credit for wit enough
to appreciate that your taste and
intentions were all right, anyhow
Too much politeness is no polite
ness. The excessive gallantry of
the man who springs to his feet in
the drawing-rOOm every time lady
changes her base is an unmitigated
nuisance ana freedOm-reStrIcter.
Even the most remote woman is
cautious of budging under such cir.
cumstances.
The woman who virtually dis.
counts or challenges every flattering
speech made her is less a lady than
she who accepts each graciously
thereby throwing no discredit upon
the taste or kind intentions of the
perpetrator.
To keep a dinner waiting because
every body is too polite to lead the
way is injustice.
Conventional good manners" are
Oftentimes more honored i'm the
breach than in the observance.
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Dress Ideas CulIed From ReIIabI,
Sources.
This seas ms cloth enters on a new
existence. 1t has been made thin
neT in texture, more satin-like uI
the surface, and in lighter color
than heretofore, such as vieuN ros,
and eau de Nil. Lavender gray anC
wasted out blue are the shade
most used. A great many drssse
in these are made up with a new
shaped bOlero, which has doubt,
front, "a a rule an excuse for tn
most beautiful embrOideries or 70
the display Of the best old lace-rOs
point, Venetian and Spanish; in
deed, all the thick makes OF lac
have been employed. some ar
made as princess dresses, trimmed
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29

Hon. William J Bryan has subscribed
$3.50 for the proposed new $40, 900 Pfesby-
terrain Church At Salem, Ill. During his
boyhood days Mr.. Bryan was member
of this churc CHI.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29

"Therefore come what may, hold fast
to love. Though men should rend your
heart, let them not mbitter or harden
it, We win by tenderness; we conquer
by forgiveness
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29

Paw: "Johnny, didn't see you and
little Willie Smith throwing stones at
one another in the alley this morn
ing?"
Johnny: ayes; but you see paw,
Willie an me have a fude, an we've
both swore not to etc err slepe till we've
wiped out each others fam )lys."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29

ooh, that | should have married
funny manw she walled "What is the
matter, lovely, dear?" asked her most
intimate friend. Ale came home and
told me he had sure way to keep jelly
from getting mOuldly at the top, and
when | asked him how, he said turn it
upside down."-r Traveller.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29
MELANGE.

Nonsense and News, Odds and Ends, Wise
and Otherwise.
This may be an automobile age, but
money will always make the mare go,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29

with appliques Of black lace over
white, or with white lace let into
the material jour, so that the silk
underskirt shows beneath. White
lace over black is very pretty
style.
The most desirable introduction is
a mousseine chiffon that will not
crush, writes reporter Of the FASH
ions in London. 1t 10 used in it's
natural be ,uty, as well plated
and in bOuillonnes, aud with lace in
sertiOns here and there. The shirt
and blouse hold their own, and the
new make Of supple satin Is to be EN-
ployed for such bodies, and for
neck and washbands to Others of a
more dlaphon)u1 material. 1t Is
likely to supplant silk for under
skirt, and Is to play a liberal role
in millinery.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29

Garwood's SarsaparilIa-for the blood
guaranteed to cure. A. BRAINS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29

1t is predicted that skirts will be
less tight and clinging when the
winter fashions are definitely ar
ranged, but so far there has been no
change in those affected for summer
wear. Absolutely novel is the woke
skirt, which has appeared in Paris,
and although the yoke fits as closely
as of yore, the skirt shows more full
ness, and does not cling to the figure.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29


are now being made of wide pleated
ribbon, edged with narrow chiffon
There are about four or five rows of
This quilted ribbon in each boa, and
sumo four doz N yards of ribbon are
used, so that it is no wonder that
they are expensive, If decorative,
articles of dress.
A novel and smart fashion is re-
ported from Paris. For end of-the-
season, long sacques of white linen
are being worn. They are trimmed
with good deal of yellow lace APP
plique. They wash and clean per-
fectly, and are very useful for
travellers in hot weather.
The tendency most evident in all
that Fashion offers to her vOtaries is
still decidedly toward svelte, cling
ing effects, with an unrestricted
fare around the foot of the skirt.
The wonderful contrasting effect of
colors, the endless amount of choice
and perfected silk AMI wool fabrics,
the elaborate and beautiful dress
trimmings, have become such i'm.
portant elements IF fashionable at.
tire that there is no limit to the
variety a clever and artistic dress
maker can now produce, and never
was her scope greater than at the
present time. Fancy basques and
jackets, new blouse effects, guimped
corsages of every description, grace
full polonaises and redingotes, with
their picturesque bodice and sleeve
decorations, remain among the dis
tinct features of dominating autumn
and winter modes.
A shirt waist and short skirt of
white flannel make pretty rig that
English tailOrs turn out frequently.
Both blouse and ,klrt are sometimes
side plated. A box plait down the
fIOat of both is trimmed with clus-
ters or pink or blue china buttons,
tatfeta belt cravat, aud white felt
hat trimming matching in color.
A white flannel suit with skirt
and Eton jacket is very novel when
trimmed with narrow stitched bands
of pale blue pique. There are three
of these about the edges of jacket
and skirt, about the square lapels
and sailor collar, and others strap
the tops of the sleeves. The belt is
of blue pique, heavily stitched and
buckled with chased white pearl,
and plated white batiste blouse
had a tucked chOker bound at the
top with black lava, which keeps
the waist fresh for day, at least,
and does not render it unwashable.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29

Jeweled combs are more than ever
the fashion, and the imitation ones
are such exact representations of
the real that it is difficult to dis
tingulsh between them. The cdrv ed
connie that are placed at the back of
the head, and follow in the form of
their outline the waves of the hair,
are extremely pretty, and are quick
ly superseding all others.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-29
talyoMHNs Department.
WISHING.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

alter. His performance was one OF the
best seen In New York In some years.
William r. Courtenay as the young
hero, George i.angton, gave mag
nincently vlrllc ana natural impersona-
tlon. Hero ~ an actor who In head and
shoulders above amy leading man that
the Lyceum theater has ever had for
Juvenile roles where good looks. sim
cere methods and an earnestness which
Is never for a moment forgotten are
Important factors.
Miss Mary Mannerlng was great
disappointment In the early scenes. but,
beginning with the complications in the
second act and continuing TO the end
she was thoroughly satisfactory, and In
the quarrel scene at the end she gave
us taste OF her real quality. There
are many persons In this city. sincere
woll wishers OF Miss Mannerlng. who
contend that this sterling young actress
IA growing careless. and while this In
doubtless not strictly correct II does
seem to be a fact that she does not
devote as much attention To dlfforentia-
ton M she formerly did. and when we
reflect that II was this quality as much
ms anything cleo that made her such n
favorite with New York thoater goers
Il would seem TO be the part OF Wisdom
for her to heed this well meant crit
iclsm.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

DIR. II. c. Armstrong. coach OF Pratt,
Institute ana n practiclhg physician In
Brooklyn. has this to say OF making up
n football team:
THE first thing do Is TO slft out the
cigarette smokers. These chaps all have
weak hearts and are no good. Their
wind IL short and they lack stamina.
What want In n lad with good heart
one. say. that has the average beat o,
from ~ to 80. oftentlmcs. however,
you Will ind n boy with n beat less
than ~ who Ii nil right. The better
test. therefore. IA by the pulse Then
he must have lungs that will expand
two nnd half inches at the very
least. and most OF my lads can expand
three and half. and many four. The
next requirements are strong LEGS and
back. II he has all these essentials
and Ia moderately intelligent. he can
play football. ! don't care whether his
muscles are punched and tight or loose
and fiabby. II In n silly notion u many
persons that only those are strong who
can show great bunch OF muscles.
Wen. have seen college football play
'NN NiV ''hhh IAfF tNAhN
with Il spraincd ankle aud broken nose,
tear hole In a line big enough for a
train Of cars TO pass through and tao
kle with the k,rocity OF n tiger. We,
those fellows. when stripped. showed
hat muscles and not much development
Hinkcy OF Yale and slmms OF the Uni.
vcrsity OF Pennsylvania. the most ter
rife ends one could hope to see. were Of
this sort. Their strength was laten,
rather than apparent.
with all the physical requirements
equal. the lad with the most intelll-
gcnce viii make the best player. II Is
u fact not generally appreciated that
one OF the principal advantages derived
from football In mental. The brain
works In unison with the body. The
nerves act as lot OF telegraph wires
running TO separate muscles. The
stimulus IN sent over them. and as the
muscular tissue develops the brain It's
sue develops az an equal rate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
@Jl
Sam Austin, !
the usIi knOun
PuOlTiStlc
Authority,
Tells How
Theu
win Fiuht.


to wear Mahor out. IL bov.
finds that he cannot stayo ON ~, 70
punches. he viii change his taeil".
ehucaVor TO get the decision on points
Maher Is not rushor, and / den,,
" nc VIII Try TO mix II up with ~
hlu IN the frat few rounda ia nj,
try to win by wnrdlng on tho ls,,s.8..
attack. hoping TO land one OF Nj ~.
fihc punches ut an opportune mo,nsa,
and thus put his opponent out Of Iu.i'
ness. ''s''
While II In well known that Nah.
II one OF the hardest hlttora m AZ.
present day heavyweight Mct,o,'.
ability In this line must not no urSs.
rated. Unlike the majority of pueill,,,
Mccoy does not increase tho forco \,
his blows by following them nm v,,s
the weight OF his body. Ills most ~
fcctivc Jabs are delivered with a sho,,
arm. and. although seemingly light y,,
by some means known only 10 hlme.v
he Ii enabled to impart a force 10 ther,
that would seem impossible. Mccoy
has the advantage over Mahcr In m.
way OF intelligence. and In tho ever,
Of sudden emergency arising In whies
quick thought followed by Immediate
action will be necessary the Americana
Intellect Will stand him In better stead
than the slower working thinking an.
paratus Of the burly son Of Erin.
To make long story short. the on.
counter will resolve Itself into bnt,ls
between wonderfully clever boxer
who IL both quick on hia feet and
capable OF delivering telling blows ana
very hard hitter who II endowed with
a fair knowledge Of boxing and can b
aggressive to the point OF vleloulness /,
he wishes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

Mr.. Edward Morgan. am afraid. has
become n confirmed rcpressionist. This
would not be dcplorable circumstance
II he'would take the pains TO use judy
ment In the employment OF his "repres-
slve' method. but when q man goes
through an entire six act play with a
manner which seems 10 warn the nu-
dlence that he could let himself out II he
chose. the role which Ii intrusted TO
him must suffer. In short. there II not
enough color In Mr.. Morgan's Ben-Hur.
lie Is entirely too reposoful; he does
not act as n young jew smnrtlng under
Il sense OF the grievous wrong done
him would act. He does not act as the
adopted Roman who has had his enor-
nous fortune restored to him and who
sees the opportunity at hand 10 crafty
his revenge would act. He does not
act as the ardent lover who has his
eyes opened after having had them
nearly closed by siren would act. IN
short. he does not act as any young
man OF the period would act.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

Miss Gretchen Lyons was sweet
Esther. though her performance also
might be improved by tho employment
OF little more force In several scenes
which seemed 10 demand II. Corona
Riocardo made pleasing contrast as
lras. but she erred on the other side In
overacting It. ms also did w. $. Hart MS
MESSIAH and Emmett Corrlgan as
Ilderim. although the latter was not
30 great nm offender as usual In that
respect. The worst performance In the
play was given by Henry Lee, the man
to whom was assigned the important
role OF Simonides. II is possible that
there are actors In this country who are
able TO play the part worse, but II re-
qulres even sort OF ability to give 20
absolutely Incorrect. inartlstic and unsat-
styling n performance as Mr.. Lee gave.
AZ times Simonldcs, who IL supposed
10 he venerable and thoroughly
worthy old gentleman, became almost
comedian through the misdlrectod ef-
/ forts and absurdly sonorous intona-
tions OF Mr.. Henry Lee. II seems in
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

beau Brummoll" Arms and the
Man" "Thc Devil's Disciple" "The
Merchant OF Venice" Richard III" and
"pr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
Iiilda Spong, the English actress who
was seen In "Trelawny OF the Wells"
win have the chief feminine role In
wheels Within Wheels" X. G. Car.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

and for charitable purposes with rela-
tion To the profession.
In Germany the question OF insurance
against storms, lnundatlons and other
forces of nature IL being consldared, and
the principal companies have been re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
NaAaMz61az
New York.
VAUDEVILLE IN LONDON,

An American vaudeville performer
writes from London; Several foreign
acts are billing themselves as American
acts over here. And why2 Perhaps II
gives them prestige. Anyhow II must be
acknowledged that America sends over
very few dead ones"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
FROM THE AMUSEMENT WORLD.

rhe hrst OF the Transyaal war plays
Ia ulroady been produced In London.
" ~. ~ called Queen or Country?"
rv theatrical managers OF san
aaheiseo have combined for the pur.
''se Oh social and business intercourse
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

Henry C. De Mile and Harriet Ford's
now play, In which Sarah Cowell Lee
moyne will make her stellar debut In
January. takes It's unique title.
The four CohcnH are going starring
next season under the direction OF l..
c. Behman In farce comedy.
Sag Hnrbof." james a. Herne's new
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

1t Is said that there were $4,000 pie
lures taken OF the Jeffrles-sharkey
fight. The films measure eight mile.
In length and the raw material used
cost nearly $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

The greatest disappointment Of "Den-
Hur" II the feature which has been nd-
vertlsed most eNtenslvely-th chariot
race. The same thing was done az
least ms well In Nell Burgess produce
tion OF "The Year one" at the Star
thcater. nearly half u decade ago, and
IN the same gcntlemnn'a "The County
Fair the horse race scene was TO my
mind much more effective. We were
told that we were TO look for a number
OF new features In connection with the
chariot race In en-IIur;" that the
wheels We're made uneven. for instance.
In order to give the impression OF trav-
cling rapidly over somewhat rough
arena. We We're told that we should
zee Ben-Hur drive his chariot into the
one containing Messiah, and that the
latter would be thrown from his We
hlcle, almost under the feet OF the mad
dened horses, whorcupon, we were In
formed. Ben-Hur's chariot would forge
70 the front and the race would end.
So far rs l could discover the wheels
OF the charlots rovolved with painful
smoothncss, there was no collision,
Messiah did not fall from his chariot,
and Ben-Hur's horses did not forge Ia
the front before the lights were snap.
ped out. II IL true the spectacle OF the
eight horses galloping madly ON the
stage makes an inspiring sight for a
few seconds, but as soon as one has IN,
opportunity TO become used TO the seen,
md takoe occasion 10 observe that with
all the clatter the ground does not even
appear to be moving under the feet of
the fiery ateeds the striking effect
which ia at first created Is almost en-.
tlrely lost.
Another scene which In n distinct dis.
appointment IL the one Immediately fol.
lowing the fight In the cabin OF the gal,
ley. Messiah and Arrius are seen upor
raft which roclw rhythmlcally TO AND
fro. while the supers cnergetlcnlly ngl
tate the canvas water, Some profil,
galleya Of the Romans are seen well u,
toward the back Of the stage. and yyhe,
one points It's prov In the direction o
the shipwreckcd men Bcn-Hur an
nounces that they are saved. Natural
~ that ends the scene. This sam
thing has been done IN dozens of plays
and, while Messrs. Klaw q Erlange
have the advantage OF the large gtnp
or the broadway thoater ana are mo
compelled 10 economize In the produc
uon. II may Mt least be said that ia
eneet was not strong enough to be >
prominently featured In advance of IN
production.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

THE two attractions OF which all
New York Is talking Just ut pres
cnt are "Bcn-Hur' at the Broad
way and THE Maneuycrs Of Jane" at
Days theatcr. with reference to both
productions opinion seems to be as far
apart a. the plays themselves. THE
Maneuyers Of Jane" Is a light comedy
OF farcical stamp. whereas Ben
Hur" IL remarkably accurate trans
ference OF the novel Of that name TO
the stage. The conoensu5 OF opinion
seems 10 be that ''Ben-Ilur" Is a great
popular success. and that THE Ma
nouvors OF Jane" by reason Of It's very
indetcrmlnatcncss will also do fairly
well. though II IL not ut all likely that
II Will 40 down In stage annals as one
OF the best plays presented by the for
mer Lycoum theater stock company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

''Ben-IIur" was dramatlxed by Will
liam Young. the author Of "Ganelon."
one OF the plays In which Lawrence
Barrett achieved distinction. Mr..
Young'a work has been done In a mas
terly manner. and II IL 10 be regretted
that the gentleman has not made more
frequent contributions TO the stage lit
erature OF the day Nevertheless. Ben
Hur' II molodrama, raw. uncom-
promising mclodrama. There II never a
moment when Il rises 20 the dignity OF
either historical or romantic drama. but
that Ia not Mr. Young's fault II Is n
simple thing. In n novel. for an author
TO, 80 minimize the melodramatic fen
lures OF a story by pages OF description
that the reader will be deludcd into the
impression that he Il getting n remark
ably accurate picture OF the times. but
In play all that Is different. II IL then
necessary TO use only the salient points
OF n novel. and when this il done II Of
necessity stands forth In all Its melo-
dramatic nakcdness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

II would scarcely be worth the space
II would occupy to consider "Ben-Hur''
as n play. and IL In practical certainty
that II the novel had never been written
the stage work would not have one
chance In thousand OF success. But
the novel has been written and has
been read probably In this country by
millions OF people. These will all wish
10 see the flesh and blood embodlmcnts
OF the characters OF novel which they
have been taught to regard as one ~
the greatest stories ever written In
English. and for that reason. coupled
with the fact that We all like mechan-
tcal mclodrama. the piece Is likely TO
succeed. The costumes arc excellent.
rich and In good taste. the scenery IA
az good ns any that has been seen on
an American stage and the production
10 handled In a wonderfully prompt and
accurate manner. The stage MANAGE
mcnt. too. on the whole. IN quite good.
although the manipulation OF the mob
In some Instances falls far below the
high standard which prevails elsewhere
throughout the play. Notably IL this
true In the first scene Of the second act,
on the galley. where the pirates rush
down Into the cabin and overpower the
crew.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

one OF the characters in THE Ma
neuvers Of Jane" which is In n measure
episode. but which II nevertheless nee
ossary TO the proper complication OF the
Incidents, Is Phllobert, Lord Babohild.
This Is played by Mr. Ferdinand eiott-
Hchnlk, a magnihccntecco character
comedian who enacted n similar role
In "Tho Amnzons" at the Lyceum the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

Mr.. Nangle. II wealthy wldower. who.
we are given TO understand by the
yaguest sort OF inference. IN probably
rather sly old dog. has daughter.
Jane. who II n headstrong, lmpetuoua
creature. No one Is able 10 compel
obedience from her; she does precisely
as she pleases and seems TO glory In
her wlllfulness. Her father induces
Mrs. Bccchinor Of CLANCY Lodge to
take the young lady In hand for
period OF six months. To this arrange
mcnt Jane violently objects. until she
learns that George Langton. her sweet
heart. is to becgme steward Of the os-
tate. Naturally enough. she In then per-
foctly willing to remain at CLANCY, and
her muneuvcrs are principally devoted
10 the throwing OF dust In the eyes OF
the old folks. Finally things come to
crisis. and George LOngton suggests
TO Jane that they clope, This .hoy DO.
agreeing TO meet at a small Inn, James
female friend. who was also TO have
met her there, 20 detained by boating
accident. while George failed TO keep
his appointment on time. owing 10 the
necessity OF getting rid of the prying
young daughter of Mrs. Bcechlnor, who
has sworn to toll all that she knows Of
the maneuvors OF Jane ana George. In
consequence. when George finally APP
pears at the Inn, he and Jane have u
violent quarrel and everything ls called
on. This ~ at the end Of the first
scene OF the third act, and OF course all
difficulties are cleared up In the Anal
quarter OF the play.