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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-20
SPRING NOVELTIES.
COTTON PONGEES AND THE NEW
IRISH DIMITIES.

The Summer FouIards in Bedouin
Brown and Sevres Blue Are Pow
dered with Gold DOts-ScOtch
GinEhams of BewitchinE Plaids
Are Now Woven With Wide White
Borders Showing Wreaths of Blue
Bells, ThistIes, Etc.
New York, Jan. 1s.-With sleet in the
air and the Thermometer down in the
dumps. fashion has nevertheless declared
winter to be Officially over. Gauze and
Bingham, and dsmity samples bulge the
leathern sides of every woman's purse
and we long TO be off with our old clothes
and on with the charming novelties spread
in every show window Some of us are
deeply interested in the study of new
coats because there is something unusual
and consequently very attractive in the
short springtime jackets.
For example black Irish poplin and
Bengaline coats are ousting the taffetas
from our backs and some OF us are buy
ing delectable little black, blue or green.
rain proof velveteen jackets and turning
them back over the shoulders, as an &C.
companying picture shows, with white
satin collars dashed with black chenille
tails. About the edge of the collar runs
a broad border of grey or pale green
or turquoise blue chenille and this is the
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her review Of the fleets, her opening of
the exposition, her coronat ton, her be-
trothal, and finally, about the base of the
small sixth terrace, her wedding is illus
trated in high relief. The likeness OF the
Queen and her husband, done in icing are
said to be exact, but beside the sugar
castle a special round loaf is to be made
for her wedding as is the fashion nova
days at our own weddings. Into the loaf
ring, thlmb.e, and a gold heart are slip
ped and only the bride and her maids ana
ushers and nearest of kin eat of this
cake.
For the wedding guests il is still the
fashion to prepare cake boxes. At Miss
Pierpont Morgan's wedding the boxes
were covered with white watered silk aud
on the top Of the cake that lay inside each
pretty receptacle the entWined initial
OF the bride and groom were written IN
white sugar. For this beautiful wedding
celebration the great cake was a double
story, white sugar temple of the purest
classic mould; an exceedingly perfect ex-
preston of confectiouers' art, but a very
costly one as we'll
With the entry of this new taste for
lofty cakes of elaborate designs. the faith
ers or rich brides may excusaby quarrel
For one gorgeous cake designed and ex-
ecuted by Chicago firm, six hundred
dollars was paid and this did not include
its transportation to its destination. un-
der the care OF two competent men, who
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ed to kiss her lips and tell her that he
loved her; but again, as he looked at
her mouth, he was sure, yes, quite sure,
that "the other girls mouth was very
different from Bertha's; 1t didn't seem to
droop at ALL" Bertha's did, and so he did
not tell her.
When they drove up the driveway his
aunt and Mrs. Charnock were waiting and
Bertha and her aunt were soon off to
Swampscott, where they held dinner
party that evening Ralph pleaded bust
ness engagement as an excuse for not at
tending.
Next morning he hurried off to Bos on.
Arriving back in Beverly, on the O'Clock,
he hurried home, not having lunched in
town.
simply a cup of coffee; nothing
more" he told his aunt as she led the
way into the dining room.
Miss Ewing is just ready for lunch,
and YOU can come, too said Mrs.
Brooks. and added: my nephew. Mr..
Adams Miss Ewing"
How do you do. Mr.. Adams?" said
Miss Ewing.
Ralph decided that he needed more than
that cup of coffee. While they lunched
he was at first pleased, then disappoint-
ed, and finally pleased again. with Inc
new secretary. She was woman, and
|
line he had read somewhere "A child In
manner, a woman in wit.
HIS aunt told him hat Anna had arrived
on the $50. very tired. She had put the
poor child TO bed. and Anna had slept un-
til almost g. He noticed that Aunt Lou
called her Anna. He thought he should
like to call her Anna himself
After lunch Mrs Charnock and Bertha
called and Miss Ewing was asked down.
but wished to be excused.
Ralph spent the evening with his aunt,
and after going to his room, planned 10
take Miss Ewing for a little sail the next
day But in the morning he FOUND her
hard at work on his aunts new serial.
Each day seemed to pass about the same.
Miss Ewing was always at her desk.
Ralph only saw her at breakfast ana
lunch; sometimes at dinner, when there
were no guests. Occasionally, in the
carly morning before breakfast, he would
hear her at the plano. In the evening
she sometimes played and sang TO his
aunt or read to her In the library. But
II he came in that ended II. In the al
ternoon she sometimes went for drive
with his aunt. or he would see her go
down the beach and take dory Tor a
half-hours row.
Days and weeks passed, and the season
was drawing TO a close. Mrs. Charnock
and Bertha had not seen Miss Ewing yet,
except from a distance, and 50 Mrs.
Charnock proposed one last excursion be
fore she returned to town.
"Then let It be row down the harbor,
this very afternoon, with picnic lunch"
said Ralph II am sure Miss Ewing will
and time to go If il Is 20 be a row. We
have sailed all summer, so let's have a
row for once. You and Miss Bertha, Aunt
Lou, Miss Ewing and myself"
The afternoon was perfect, and the
party was full of life. They rowcd sang
and drifted with the tide, and ATE their
lunch on the rocks at Bakers Island. The
evening sky showed signs Of an approach
ing storm and Mrs. Brooks was anxious
to start for home Before Mr.. Adams
had pulled many strokes IL wac seen
that gust was fast coming up out OF
the west Niss Ewing offered TO take
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HER SECRETARY.
A Love story.
Rv Hekn Tyson.

BY Helen Tyson.
Mrs. Charnock and her niece had driven
over from Swampsoott to see if dear
Mrs. Brooks secretary had arrived" She
was due that morning, and they were
both eager to see her.
'It might make such a difference In
dear Bertha's first summer at the shore.
you know. It is so dangerous, my dear,
two young people like that under one
roof. l would never dare attempt it,"
Mrs. Charnock said only day or two be-
fore, when talking il over with Mrs.
Brooks.
"Oh, you must not allow yourself to
think of such a thing. my dear. Ralph
will always make fuss over every
pretty face; but as for falling in love
with my secretary, 1t is simply out of
the question. His position In society and
our family name must be considered.
Then, too, she may be very unattractive.
1t is absurd to suggest that dear brother
Toms only son could do such a thing. You
must let your mind rest on dear Berha's
account She and Ralph are so suited to
one another. you know. Do not be alarm
cd my dear, my secretary will be nothing
more than a servant although. of course,
one must, perhaps. treat her little diff
ferently in ones home. She will prob
ably have breakfast and lunch at the
table with us. and / shall, of course do
what ] can to make her happy" Mrs.
Brooks had said all this and much more
40 her friend on Saturday, and now.
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from the law.
spring Cottons.

Here let a suggestion or two be drop
ped regarding the cotton pongees and the
new Irish dimities. Cotton pongees are,
we believe, to be seriously reckoned with.
They are as pretty as foulards and very
much cheaper. not to mention their supe-
rior durab ility. They are what the sturdy
sateens used 10 be, only very much light
er in weight and with a delicious 81 ky
crtspness Satin-faced and twilled foul
ards are already bravely to the fore and
their most novel feature is the gold dots
their Bedouin brown and Sevres blue sur
faces show. Black and white dimities
very closely corded or with raveled lines
at brief intervals make a strong bid for
popularity Added TO these are sweet
sheer white dimities sprinkled with sham
rock leaves or wreathes of prim roses.
There are as well smart little cotton
dress patterns printed with borders, a de-
Vice not seen in many long day For
example. one can buy a bewitching blue
Scotch Bingham with a three-inch wide
white border showing wreathes of blue
bells and the same floral devices that ap-
pear on the organizes, embroidered swiss
gowns and fine dimities are seen on the
new ribbons, which the willy shopkeepers
pace beside their cotton fabrics, in order
10 convey a strong suggestion.
Mary Dean.
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her place at the bow oars. and they all
were glad OF her assistance. How IT
thunderedi and how the lightning flash
ed! The sky grew as dark as night and
the wind dashed the surface of the bay
into great angry waves. With every COM
ing wave they We're drenched with spray,
and Mrs. Brooks was called upon to use
the bailer. Sometimes such a roll would
come as to almost swamp them. The
wind was dead against them, and headed
them strongly. 1t was useless to
attempt crossing the bay to make
the Willows shore, and their own
beach was still far ahead. No land
ing could be made on the rocks in that
wind and sea. 1t seemed to Miss Ew-
ing, when they were off Hospital Point
Light, that they would never move
forward again. She pulled as she had
never pulled before and she could see
what monstrous strokes Mr. Adams was
taking Could she keep on? She lost a
stroke
You have done we'll. Try to hold out
a little longer" said Mr.. Adams. as he
turned to her. And at that moment Ber-
tina Clapp faintcd ard both aurts were
giving all Their attention to rev.ving her
Ralph was telling them what to do
Battle her face; rub her hands we'll"
Miss Ewirg heard him say. 1t seemed to
her that they must give up. She watch
ed the lighthouse for an hour, and thew
did not seem to gain an inch. They had
held their own. but could they keep II
up? At last they seemed to gain a little.
Courage. Mr.. Adams" she said AZ
last I'VE are rounding the point. I can
see the windows on the farther side of the
lighthouse
We can make II yet. If your strength
holds out. You have been a brave girl
tonight" he answered, and they pulled
on in silence.
When the beach was reached Mrs. Char
nock's phaeton was waiting. There was
only room for herself and Bertha. but they
insisted on taking Mrs. Brooks the short
distant to her cottage. Miss Ewing ana
Ralph made the dory fast to its moorings
and started up the beach. The clouds had
disappeared and the stars were shining
brightly.
Il have something want to say to YOU
little girl" said Ralph, land I don't
want you to be frightened. I've never
mentioned the subject to you before. bur
1t rs not because / have not thought of
1t, dear-I love you. l want you to be
all my very own. l want you to be my
wife,"
Why Mr.. Adams. why-what are
YOU"
my dear little girl, Anna. Cant
call you Anna? Don't you know that
l do love you. dear? Haven't you seen
1t In my eyes? I have thought of moth
ing else for weeks and. when we were in
such danger down the bay, vowed that
II / ever had you on dry land again I
would ask you, at least TO try to love me.
Don't you think you could try to love
me just very little?"
Il am afraid l shall not have to try.
Mr.-Ralph,' she said as he kissed the
mouth that did not droop. Her hair. that
had strands Of golden sheen was hang
ing in a tangled mass on his shoulder.
while her blue eyes stole shy glauces from
behind IT,
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Tuesday. Miss Ewing, the new secretary.
was due. Yes, she was due, and Mrs
Charnock hoped she had arrived. as she
alighted from her phaton in front of the
pretty cottage on the Beverly shore,
where Mrs. Brooks and her nephew were
spending the summer. She and Bertha
went directly to the library. where they
found Ralph Adams
why my dear Ralphr exclaimed Mrs.
Charnock, so glad TO find you at home.
We feared you might be out. The after
noon is simply glorious"
mo, l suggested a drive to Aunt
Louise" answered Ralph, "but she's so
disappointed over the non-arrival of the
much expected Miss Ewing that l can't
seem to make things agreeable. I'm
mighty glad you came over; she'll be de-
lighted to see you both. I'll speak to her
at once"
Mrs. Charnock thought at first. when
she saw Ralph alone in the library. that
Miss Ewing had come and that her at
fractions were not sufficient to disturb
Ralph Adams equanimity. 1t flashed
through her mind in an instant and she
smiled as she thought of dear Louise
upstairs, breaking the poor thing in
Mrs. Charnock always deared everybody
from her maid down to dear Mr.. Char
mock"
Miss Ewing had not arrived. TOO
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THE HELPING HAND.
A Plain Talk to Women.
By MARGARET L. BRIGGS.
GALL RIGHTS REsERvED)

characterized
sincerity,
o sufficiently interest
ed their own welfare and in the welfare other
S work and
good of this beyond all question
the midst of fam
lilies a radiance hresdes
It is the has personally
experience
indifference look
reality The fact
devoted
OF
vOlumnOus confidential only and
health This fact
Pnkham,
place physician
womenw shall
general
other physicians before they make application to
advice them that the
should
fu beyond any words to express
of arer
their disregard of mdica-
Pinkham
Why pale
hopelessness
Surely the of encouragement distinctly feminine
IS a Pnkham's
America
dlgent
that
medicine
medicine safeguard
arising
will
they need
aid which Pinkham
There Pnkhams
quite true that Mrs Pnkham will recommend nearly the
taking of Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable
which
this unalable
cine of the Ills of
There
believe
backahes wearyng
hendng they
them let her look around inquire
The helping Pinkham to all
advice the
impossible that
those that preceded will
The diseases of
unvarying
o her
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set upon an exquisite base of openworked
silver gilt. On top of the plaster and
sugar monument stood a charming vase
Of transparent sugar c yst j and f ON
this flowed down a wonderful shower
bouquet of natural orange blossoms and
smilaX. Clear or tinted sugar crystal d
natural flowers are not the only materials
for decoration used in the making of the
grand new wedd ng cakes. Painted and
spangled satin pane 5 are let into the
four or eight big fac is of the red
base very often, ard at the wedding
last autumn of a well-known Amer
can heiress the whole cake was cast in
plaster and car led t1iumr hantly to
her new home by the bride and set up
under a glass case to serve as a monu-
ment and memorial of the bridal day.
The Queen of Hollands wedding cake
is built in six tiers or terraces, on the
sides of which in sugar her christening.
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we're obliged to travel with it, in order 3.
see that no injury was done its deucat'
decora tons and also in order to nut =,
together on the bridal table. Besides tba
fairy tower no less than $25 is paid e..
the loaf the bride cuts, and when crowds
reception is given the contents of ~
cake loaded table prepared for the e7,as,
In the hallway coaxes at the last anotbas
$500 from the indulgent parent; thai is y
the cake is good and the boxes covers5
and decorated in proper and fashiouahla
style. ''s
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bad, thought Mrs. Charnock, more Sis
pense. She might be unbearably honeIv
but II only it could be brought about thai
Ralph would offer himself to Bertha !.
well-perhaps this glorious afternoon
Well, she would do her part"
Ralph and his aunt came downstairs
why, my dear" said Mrs. Charnock
let me console you. 1t is too bad that
she did not come. / must stay this after
noon with you. Ralph dear, my phaeton
is at the door. You and Bertha need n
drive, and the afternoon is glorious"
Bertha, of course was delighted" She
always was 1t was her first summer az
the shore and Ralph Adams was the
catch of the season. The afternoon was
glorious" and the air seemed TO give
one a feeling of rest and completeness. II
was an afternoon that made all the world
lovers-love making was In the very air.
Ralph thought so, over and over again.
as they drove through the beautiful pine
woods; with now and then a glimpse OF
the sea beyond. His mind was fun of
what he ought to say. Bertha was pretty;
she was looking her best to-day, and vet.
somehow. she had never seemed like the
ideal he had in his minds eye-the girl
he wished for his wife. AS he talked with
her he was thinking that 'the other girl
had different eyes; yes, he was quite sure
that they were blue, a deep blue, like the
sea. which they just now caught a glimps
Of" Bertha's eyes were decidedly black
People raved over her eyes, they were
sparkling and wonderfully bright, but
they were not blue. "Berthas hair was
different, too" he thought. Well. Ralph
did not just know how, only as he tried
to fix his mind on the image he had
made in his heart, as he talked, chatted
and laughed with Bertha, IL seemed To
him that this other girl had beautiful
brown hair with strands of gold sheen
through 81. But" thought he this is
nonsense. comparing Bertha with a girl
who does not exist" Bertha ClapD was
pretty and yet-he kissed her hand once
as they drove through a beautiful. sha-
dy road In the woods. He was half Temps
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learned the art Of casting upon the pas
tel tinted surfaces of fl eg aimed Chin, Sc
crepes, the sharp yet delic-t. back shad-
ows that electr C light throws. The stu
dies of fol age forms in grey and black
on the faint tinted silk produce inimita-
BILE effects and in t is instance SUIT e
rosy lilac flush spreads over the crepe
and deeper lilac liberty tissue is COM
bined with it. A little lace and tla k
chenille and two revers OF pure AMETHYST
colored velvet held by two paste buttons
are the other elements in this admirable
combination.
Dinner Dress.
Aside from the three designs of fancy
evening waists, which. with their odd
sleeves and quaint arrangements of lace,
typefy some of the very newest ideas in
bodice decoration. a new sleeveless dinner
costume from Paris is illustrated. At
least this is what the Partisan dressmaker
calls sleeveless costume, esteeming the
garlands of roses and straps of velvet as
requisite o~uamentation and support Vio-
let chiffon glistening with small pansy
faces worked in gold is the chief brio
and splendor of the gown Down the front
and below the knees runs an inset Of lace
woven soidly of gold thread, but I'm vary
ing opalescent tones of green. yellow. deep
geld and pale lilac. Gilt tissue roses en-
circle the arms below the shoulders ard
straps of vio'et ribbon run up over them
to show wondrously against the wearer's
white neck.
The dress is trained In the rear and
is very long in front. So long, indeed.
that the wearer must lift II little or
thrust her foot cautiously and push her
draperies ahead before venturing to make
a step. Such is the rule OF the mode and
the novelty cloth suits show no departure
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GORGEOUS WEDDING CAKES.
Splendid Structures of Sugar for the
Brides of the Hour.

Brides of the Hour.
New York, Jan. 1s.-At the wedding Of
Miss Elsie French and Mr.. Vanderbilt, a
stalwart and beaut full wedding cake that
measured four feet and a half from the
base to topmost flower was one of the in
teresting features of the bridal break
fast The little Queen Of Holland. though
she doubtless heard nothing about this
towering sugar castle. has broken its
record by o.derir one a foot and half
ia Ter. These two brides. on tn -ir re-
spective S des of the water. have there
fore set the fashion in favor of lofty
cakes.
The one made for Miss French was
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INVITATION TO THE 400"
"Bathhouse" John of Chicago Wants
Them 80 Hear His Song.

From the New York Times.
Chicago, Jan. 10-AutogrJph iavi .ations
requesting the presence of New York's
400 at Keiths Theat,r to hear May De
Sousa sing Aid Coughlln's song Dear
Midnight of Love-" have been sent to the
social lions OF that city by "Bathhouse"
John.
Among those whom Mr.. Coughl!n ad-
dresses as Dear Friend" and to whom
invitations have been sent arc Senator
Depew, Russell Sage, Or. Parkhust.
Mayor Van Wyck. A. H. Hummel OF
Howe s. Hummel; George Gou'd Harry
w. Walker, ri hard Croker. Chief Dev-
cry. William X. Nanderli T.. Jr., Dry
Dollar" Sullivan. John r. Carroll Of Tam
many Han Charles Rector. James J..
Corbett, ard otborA
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smart spring substitute for ermine and
sable. The figure In the sketch that dis
plays this coat demonstrates also thing
or two about one of the novelty spring
goods and the shape and decoration of
the new walking hat
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-Asreed--Mi rlr IS: Moe bric-a-brac
broken THIS is very annoying"
Maid-"Yes, ma'am. That's just what
/ said when knocked It oYer."-Puck,
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Hats on a Slant.

A shallow wide brmmed sailor pinned
on slant is what the tidy morning hat
should be; girdled with a soft scarf f
cream silk canvas and set off. on its
tallest side, with up standing bow ends
OF gilt stiffened taffeta.s Already the
most adorable ivory white satin surfaced
felts. of what the modistes cali spring.
weight, have come TO market: and they
are all trimmed up the rear only with
feathery punches of wonderfully shaded
yellow catkins and pale green yellow tree
foliage, or roses and leaves made wholly
of gilt tissue.
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Evening BOdices.

In passing 1t Is irres stible to let fan
word or two concerning this rage for
gilt roses. They are everywhere; on hats
that are worn Of an evening. tossed amid
the sumptuous folds of satin tea gowns,
and fastened to the breasts of evening
frocks. There is a golden rose pinned on
the left side Of the top-most bodice of
the group of three betw'tchlng examples.
All Of them deserve careful mention. and
q word as to their materials.
Numb one IL a I e sure in coarse
cream renaissa ce lice and blue silk mus
lin, VIII oh last is dr. PIP d over a li1i7g
OF white taffeta on which lines Of bright
silver braid are sewed. Bands of black
velvet ribbon Bnd wee paste buch 8.
with the glorious rose on the shoulder,
are nral distinguishing touches on a
waist that is above criticism.
A fitting companion to this pretty ana
ethereal nspirat on is Is nearest compan-
Ion in the picture. Pale peach bios ON
pink crepe bro"aded wth wi 'ey separ-
ated dots forms the simple skirt and body
of the waist A dr1pad bertha o. imita-
ton Brussels lace forms soft and grace
full lines about the shoulders, helped out
with straps Of warm red velvet. A ri d.
ed butterfly of crimson gauze brings IN
the essert al touch of II, without which
no woman feels any of her toilets COM
plete.
One OF the exquisite new spring shad-
ow crepes is UTILIZED IN the making Of the
third smart waist Of the THO. Shadow
Eilks comes from France, where they
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Do hen, Ala, July IS, ls9a
DR. ~ w. Hail. st. Louis, Mo.-Dear
81 We have been selling your Tex4s
wonder Halls Great Discovery. for two
years and recommend 1t to any one suf.
fer'ng with any XII lney trouble as beiny
the best remedy we ever sold Yours
truly. ]. r YOrrNC
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A TEXAS WONDER
Halls Great Discover

One small bottle of Halls Great Mt
covery cures all kidney and hiadaS
troubles. removes gravel, cures di.so..
seminal emissions. weak and lame bal,
rheumatism and all irregularities Of m.
kidneys and b.adder in both men and wo
men, regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren' II not sold by your druggist will
De sent by mail on receipt of 81. On.
small bottle is two months treatment
ana Will cure any case above mentioned
Or 4. w. Hall. sole manufacturer. p n
Box OZs. ST. Louis. Mo. Send for testimo.
mas Sold by all druggists and Sold.
mons Co.. Savannah. Ca.