New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
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In Germany people are as superstitious about the
safety of their betrothal rings they are about
that OF their wedding rings, even long after the
nuptial knot has been tied On his northern tour
recently Kaiser Wilhelm taking drive from
Gudwangen to Stalheim in cabrolet, and drove
himself. Evidently his majesty was driving with
out his gloves and it happened that from among
the many rings that he is known to wear his be-
trothal amulet slipped from his finger. The Kaiser
does not appear to have noticed the mishap at the
time, but the groom, while cleaning the chaise.
happily found the precious souvenir and cOnfded
it to the hotelkeeper. who In his turn, handed it
back to It's august owner. His majesty greatly
delighted getting back his ring. and drove back
TO Gudwangen the next day on alighting he pre-
sented the coachman with fifty kroner note a
reward; but the latter refused the gift saying that
1t not he who had found the ring. but the
groom Stalheim. His majesty. struck by the
mans prompt honesty, again handed him the note,
and took out another 9i similar value. when & ne
10 the groom requesting MIN at the same time 20
| the cOachman Il am extremely glad to have got
| my ring back again it was my engagement ring"
As gem set lace has become the fashion women
! with leisure have found amusement and are
| patiently adornng shoulder straps, hchus and col
larettes with seed pearls and pearls of all other
| sizes Dainty fans of Brussels lace will be pow
| dered with Opals. emeralds, sapphires and such
| colorful stones although brilliants also will be In
| high favor. Indeed all effective stones will be
popular for this novel purpose. and garnets. with
| their rich, deep tint be expected to emerge
| with the others from their long and isnomnious
| seclusion.
| The stones to be used In this decoration spe-
| cally mounted with tiny loops attached by which
! 1t is said that in England several women of
! fashion have actually studied the goldsmiths art
and make their own necklaces. bracelets and
buckles Others have taken up enamelling on metal.
decorative arts among English women Of social
prominence One titled woman is enbroidering a
| panels
room IN one Of her country houses
| covered by American woman, according 10
| writer in The London Mail" She had become
weary Of the monotonous process of applying an
artificial bloom to her cheeks. day after day so
| while In London a fashionable tattooist
| and asked him If he could tattoo "a nice. healthy
color that would stay there all the time"
| The artist in pigments was startled. but said he
| would try and proceeded to experiment on his own
| ankle with a pigment about the color of rouge.
| The story goes that at the end of week of close
| and careful observation he. to his great delight.
| obtained the exact tint for facial application
| He furthermore discovered that 1t was necessary
| to grade the cOloring that by repeating the
| process over the pigment already inserted he was
health
| Then the American returned and to her great
| mined 70 go through with 1t the tattooing could
Even then said the ia tat1o9st aftsrwaEd ts ar Il was
| failure nothing earth could ever remove the
| evidences OF the blunder However / yielded 10
persuasion, and set TO work with the finest needle
| l had and carefully prepared color. How
| closely watched the effect OF every insertion OF
| the pigment and what a state of anxiety In
| until the second tattOoing had been finished shall
! always remember. but II a success beyond
| anything that either of had expected The
| American looked at herself In the glass and went
| away delighted beyond measure with the successful
| results OF her own bright idea"
II is said that the most beautiful handmade dress
| trimmings produced IN the little town OF
| Eibenstock. Germany The same kind OF beads
| utilized also. in making and adornng shades
for lamps or gas and electric chandeliers. AboT.-
| N.o0O.Ot0 worth of beads are used every year.
| woman. who IS Christian Scientist. main
| tans that mosquitoes have brains and reasoning
| power. that II IS Outrageous to kill the little
harmless insects and that all that Is necessary
| is 20 reason with them She says: III mosquito
| Is troubling you just speak to him kindly. and
saw Look hare. my friend, you leave me alone and
I'll leave you alone Then believe that he won't
| bite YOU! Even II he does his sting won't hurt
| I have done this for years and now enjoy having