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

always wear white wells with blnck
spots. xhEie the Queen Of Roum&1sa
Is followed By many Of the ladies' OF
her court in going IN FOG the latest
novelties. Whatever they mzy be-
Most Of the royal family OF Eng
land including Princess Christian.
Princess Louise gDuchess Of ArgyiD
siways wear the neatess Of neat veils-
wsth black for their color
Eugene. the ex-smpress OK the
French. Is receiving 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 frivoiity. A wri-
ter who had been well in the swim at
the setting up of the third empire,
said that. though II was well known
tia, the new sovereign greatly ad-
mlred 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 eourtiers most OF them fresh to
Office. Ike himself. first gained some
idea Of the truth one evening when
woman who defested Mile. Mon
tito. managed cieyerly to tear the lat
ter's gauzy dress by treading on It
just when the emperor and his COM
pany were 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 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
a correct one may never be known
unless the empress should condos
cend to give Leaves from Her Jour-
nails TO the world, as other exalted
women have done II was said that
ne asked her approval OF splendid
ldiadem he had caused to be made,
requested her TO try 1t on and then
declared that no other woman should
wear 1t as empress. The opinion OF
Iail 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
lfiighty women who frequented the inn
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
lficial attendance about her apart
ments. for she could not feel so in.
J different to publicity as would an old
time royal parsonage. Az woman
she certainly could command respect
| and nobody really credited one Of thu
. labsnrd ISLANDERS her husbands enc
! mics managed to circulate out o
! spite at her elevation. No portraits
. ever did justice to her very peculiar
type of beauty. They all give her al
J expressionless face, completely de
void Of animation or variety. whereas
! she could appear very fascinating
when talking or smiling
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4 The school teachers on the trans
: port Thomas are certainly having |
royal good time during their visi
! here. Mrs. Henry Warehouse. witt
> her usual hospitality. gave them de
: llightfal reception Wednesday evening
! The house was beautifully decorate
\ with flowers, ferns and palms. an
the refreshments were dainty. Til
Ievening was unusually interesting. 70
{ Cupid has been playing his prank
{ with the teachers from afar. and man
E engaged couples. and indeed MARI
! ages. have been the result Of his mil
. lchief making. Congratulations wer
1.-THE order Of the evening. and biushe
land smiles were very much In evi
e ldence.
II DIR. and Mrs. J. A. whitney gave
e large and fashionable reception |
l. their residence at Punahou In hons
<. tof Mr.. and Mrs W. l. Whitney. wi
d hare just returned from bridal r.
e 10 the coast. The grounds we're br
e lisnsiy lighted and the lanais ve'
4 quite fairy Ike with their palms. fer
b and softly shaded lights
n The receiving party were DR.. II
Il Mrs. whitney. Mr.. and Mrs. G.
II whstaey and Mr.. and Mrs. "
~ vhitney. Mrs Erear. Miss Ada WI
e nex and Mrs. WIN Beckuith. assist
ID mes and Mrs WIN Beckxitk assist
y In entertaining the guests The rooz
Were q mass Of coral bloom sold
Is shower and dxisles being veryk mn
e / IN evidences. The 1sh net decoration
n SLED witk pink carnations. fern 1eey
and pink aster< we're most ezEecti'
n In the dining room the color scheI
Sc was red. and the refreehment tai
81 presided over b. Miss Edith Spaldf
e and Miss Ruth Whitney vas muck y