The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
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Ever since the red letter day when Regt
maid donncd long trousers and read the So
clety page he had wild ambition to
viSit Newpcrt-gay Newport-with its scin-
citations. oricinalities and cccentrcitles.
And now after almost hopeless waiting, 1t
seemed as though the one wish of his
young heart would be fnihlled. And 1t
all happened this way. Reginald discoy-
cred that he was immensely popular with
the ladies'. There was NO doubt about this.
Whenever he favored straw ride or
lawn fete With his presence he was Ger.
tainly at ." The bevy Of giddy grlhood
would surround him with fakes Of chewing
gum and literary criticisms me CHAP,
would stand on the rim Of the enthusiastic
circle and admire his upholstered shoulders
and genuine Panama SO II was not very
larged Uranium. He considered the posi-
ton of local lion a little too shallow and
decided to strike out for deeper water
There Is much deep water around New
port, and consequently the "clty 10y the
sea" was Rcglpald's destination. on the
way TO the station he stopped in Il small
street and had his head examined by a
pllrenoloEist. With GREATNESS suspense he
heard the venerable sage announce that
lnallty. Reginald could have shouted. With
originality and feminine popularity his
Newport career was assured, SO he pur-
chased good supply Of opcn-clock hosiery
Going down in the chair car Reginald
constructed mental pictures Of being run
over by a hilllonaire's automobile and we'd
ding rich widow. Surely the future was
rosy.
1t was Reginnld's third day at Newport,
and the entcrprislng young gallant found
that in spite of his accomplishments he
WAS back number In the smart circle lie
had so many rivals. Foremost was Harry,
VINO had conceived the wonderful paiama
dance on the beach at midnight. Then
there was Freddy who inaugurated the
red shoelace fad, to say nothing of Willie,
who had run down six persons with his
These youthful lights were the Hons of
the day, and when Reginald was presented
TO any one he was compelled to fall back
on the weather for talking subject. But,
though Reginald was somewhat dlscour-
hged, he was far from dauntod. one night,
as he rolled over his pillow and tugged at
abe hair On his original bump, great idea
1ashed through his mind, All great Ideas
Hre meteoric. For being bizarre this scheme
would eclipse every monkey race and med
feline ball ever conceived by the Originals
of the beach.
Next day there was secret conference
held In cottage some distance back from
the sea. Reginald presided, and those OF
the exclusive set who were present wer,
captlvated by his unique scheme. He was
congratulated aud assured of their sup
some days after the secret conference Ii
the cottage the manager Of beach hote
cety stars wished to exchange places witt
the help and run the hostelry for one day
There were too many big names TO refuse
so the manager smiled and wrote back al
acceptance of the offer. Next day he tolt
his help TO take a holiday.
In few hours a great sensation wa
flashed across the country. Mrs. Val
Ruckle, the wife of the great railroad mag
natet. was seen washing dishes In a hote
at Newport. Mrs. Minnow, the acknowl
edged leader OF beach society, was seel
making nm beds Mrs De Vile and Mrs
Smythe were washing windows MessrS
Pembroke and Bjones and several othe
social lions were acting as walters.
for Reginald. he was Just Buttons"
What new brliiancy is thls?' asked tn
society reporter Truly, the brains o
n was a great victory for Reginald. II
reached the pinnacle OF popularity an
married n rich widow. II is said he ca
not enter a ballroom without hush fal
ing upon the assembage. Don't go Wes
young man; go TO Newport II you ar
called a crank Mt home you viii be success
full at the "city by the sea"