The Washington times., 1901-12-29

tered about Paris as now. That would be
the downfall of the famous Latin Quarter
King Edward has not by my means
given up many Of his oldtime friends al
though as King he is a deal more exclu-
sive thsn as Prince Of Wales. His favor
ite diversion now, outside of state func-
tiors. is to have quiet dinners with good
friends. where there is as little formality
as consistent. and card playing afterward.
He goes quite incognito to the house OF
one or another OF his lifelong friends
in London and there is good cheer around
the beard The guests usually number
about dozen. all. of course. approved by
the King beforehand. Queen Alexandra.
be it known. never participates in these
little functions.
The royal family is having a good time
during the holidays at Sandringham. the
most modest of the Kings estates. This
place. formerly mere shooting lodge, in
Norfolk. close TO the cast coast. has been
| for many years a favorite resort.
The house is too small for large parties.
60 that the shifts 70 accommodate gue5ts
result sometimes in amusing incidents.
II Is said that the stables have been con-
vertod into sleeping quarters for men on
occasions.
This year the King has an almost ex-
cIusively family party, relatives. small
| and great. sitting around the festal board.
Many of the old English Yuletide customs
have been revived and there is to all ap-
pearanccs great holiday cheer for every
body at SaGdringham.
Barnums show has for some time been
an Incorporated Eaglish company. Dur
ing the past summer it has been tour
ing Austria. Germany. Holland, and Bel
gium with great success and the stock
holders have just divided a 10 per cent
dividend amounting to 900, besides
appropriating over Sl00.C0 for other pur-
poses. The show has settled down in
Paris for the winter and is coming money
On the Rivicrn.
Miss Elizabeth Robins. an American
actress who has had varied career Of
Ibsen heroines ard Klondike adventures,
has been engaged b. George Alexander as
leading lady for his forthcoming produc-
tion Of "Paola and Francesca" in London
Mr.. Alexander has had numerous !ead-
ing ladies'. among them Julie Opp and Fay
Davis, but is always looking out for new
ones
Mrs. Ogden Goelct has rented for the
winter one of the most beautiful villas
at Cannes. close to Monte Carlo. 1t was
occupied last year by the Grand Duchess
Vladimir of Russia. Young Miss GOelet
is still unengagcd to be married. although
scarcely 4 week goes by without some pa
per announcing her betrothal to an impe-
cgnious peer.
There is much expectation In the
Riviera that King Edward will go there
during the early spring, when the weather
in England is most aboninabIe. The
Grand Duke Michael aud his morganatic
wife. the Countess T0rby, have invited
him TO visit them at Cannes, where they
have the most beautiful place in that
romantic spot The court Of Russia has
| never pardoned the Grand Duke for mar
| ryiRg beneath him, and his wIfe is never
received. but in England she is welcomed
in highest society. even by the King.
Otero, the Spaniard, is dancing again
in London, wearing diamonds that make
half Of society enyiOus. Il is marvellous
what rage men have Cor giving this
black-eyed woman Jewels. Her collection
is one OF the largest on the stage now,
and she swears there is not paste dia-
mond in the lot. She has ruined half a
dozen men already. but there never seems
to be any lack OF fresh victiris.
Otcro's Latest Fad.
otero has brought out new and risque
| fad. She wears dancing gowns Of crepe
de chine so constructed as TO cling tightly
| TO her figure. She dampens her body be-
fore dressing so that her garments of
| hlmy material stick closely TO her. The
| fad can hardly be recommended for per-
sons off the stage.
While automobile manufacturers are
struggling 20 perfect their machines. so
ciety women are having an equally diff
| cult task devising suitable costumes TO
wear. The driver OF machine looks like
an American football player in his dis
! guise. while female passengers do not ap-
! pear much better.
| Now woman, with her love Of dress, is
| striving TO present a more pleasing pic
| ture. Gowns are being made Of Russian
pony skins which can be washed daily,
| and they are so light in weight and pret-
" that the fad is catching. Coats are be-
ing made OF gray suede. aud toques oil
I suede or leather are the rule.
4 new veil has been invented to do
away with goggles. on the outer surface
| it looks like fine white gauze with becom-
ing black rings or dots, but underneath
there is an invisible shield OF tale which
protects the eyes from dust and flying
particles. S NJ. WILLIAMS.