The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-04
Fashions and Society,

8r1Is, N0tte TIE L1ee1 o. A9al1@l<is
Is followed by many Of the ladies Of
her court in going IN for the latest
novelties. whatever they may be-
Most Of the royal family Of Eng
land. including Princess Christian.
Princess Louise Duchess Of ArgyID
always wear the neatest Of neat wells.
with black for their color
Eugene. the ex-empress OF the
French. Is receiving q good deal OF
attention at present in the English
journals. Although in the days OF the
empire she was looked upon as the
leader Of the world Of fashion. she
was not immersed IN frivolity. A wrl-
ter who had been well in the swim at
the setting up Of the third empire,
said that. though II was wen known
that the new sovereign greatly ad-
mired the fair Spaniard. yet nobody
supposed that he would marry her:
that the general idea prevailed that
be would endeavor to obtain a prin-
cess from some reigning house.
His courtiers most OF them fresh to
Office. Ike himself. first gained some
idea Of the truth one evening when
woman who detested Mile Mon
tito. managed cieyerly to tear the lat
ters gauzy dress by treading on 1t
just when the emperor and HIS COM
pany we're about to proceed TO din
ner. The rent was so extensive that
Eugene had to stay behind and pro
cure assistance and pins from good
ness knows where before she could
follow On her timidly appearing
among the diners as a late conner the
emperor rose and led her TO a re-
served chair next his own with an
air OF greatest Difference and sympa-
thy.
Respecting his definite proposal
various versions went the round and
correct one may never be known
unless the empress should condos
cend to give Leaves from Her Jour-
nails" 10 the world. as other exalted
women have done. It was said that
he asked her approval of splendid
diadem he had caused to be made,
requested her to try 1t on and then
declared that no other woman should
wear II as empress. The opinion of
all people who really saw much of
her was that her tastes were the
very opposite Of fast" and that her
disposition was rather cold. calcula-
ting and very prudlsh and reserved
on some points.
Her acquaintance with the many
Eighty women who frequented the i'm
perial court was but formal one and
she had very few intimate friends.
The birth Of the prince imperial tried
her severely. because of the large of.
fetal attendance about her apart
ments. for she could not feel so in
different to publicity as would an old
time royal parsonage As a woman
she certainly could command respect
and nobody really credited one Of the
absurd ISLANDERS her husbands enc.
mics managed TO circulate out Of
spite at her elevation. No portraits
lever did justice to her very peculiar
TYPE Of beauty. They all give her an
lexpressionless face, completely de-
void of animation or variety. whereas
lshe could appear very fascinating
when talking or smiling
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/ The school teachers on the trans
port Thomas are certainly having a
royal good time during their visit
here. Mrs. Henry waterhouse. with
her usual hospitality. gave them de
llightfal reception Wednesday evening
The house was beautifully decorated
with flowers, ferns and palms, and
the refreshments were dainty. The
evening was unusually interesting. FOL
Cupid has been playing his pranks
with the teachers from afar. and many
engaged couples. and indeed marri-
ages. have been the result of his mis-
lchief making. Congratulations were
the order Of the evening. and biushe.
and smiles were very much in evi-
dence
i DR.. and Mrs. ]. AZ. whitney gave 1
large and fashionable reception q
their residence at Punahou in hone
lof Mr. and Mrs. W. L Whitney, viii
have just returned from bridal tril
10 the coast. The grounds we're bril-
lliantsy hghted and the lanais yer
quite fairy Ike with their palms. fern
and softly shaded lights
The receiving party we're DR.. an
Mrs Whitney. Mr.. and Mrs. G. II
Whitney and Mr. and Mrs. WI
! Whitney, Mrs Erear. Miss Ada Viii;
ney and AIRS. WIN Beckwith. ASSISTS
ney and AIRS WIZ Bsckwith assistc
n entertaining the guests, The room
we're 4 mass Of aoral bloom goids
! shower and tsisles being yeryA mnc
. N evidences. The hsh net decoration.
: alied wifk pink carnations. fern leave
and pink aSters were most eiTectiys
IN the dining room The color schem
was red. and the refreshmsnt tabl
! presided ever By Hiss Edith SpasdIa
and Miss Ruth whitney was muck pal
: ronikea II the ysllow room the pune
table WIS n charge az Misses Nay an
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