The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
Attentions Without Intentions
Declares Jersey Judge.
PRETTY ACTRESSES SAY NAY
Aplng The FIlriatlsu Methods Of Colored
People Same as Adopting Their
RagtIms Music

attentions without intentions. Vice
Chancellor Pitney. New Jersey. 1902.
1t became necessary for Vice Chancel-
lor Pitney the other day TO define this
latest addition to the words Of the Eng
iish language With the ready erudition
for which he is noted, he came out with
Il pat. as II it'were a bit o. Blackstone
that had been at his tongues end since
he was at law school
But the theatrical folk of New York
have raised the issue over the Vice Chan
celor's court Jurisdiction and authority
In the matter OF technical language. The
stage. they urge. claims the origin OF the
word. Stage people. and more particu-
lary stage women, should interpret its
meaning
The discriminate ting public was quick to
recognize the force OF the phrase. The
language was strangely deficient in
word which described the gaze, which
means something. yet nothing; which says
everything. yet which leaves loophole
for escape.
A request was made upon the women OF
the stage to give their own definitions.
which is their undoubted right. Their
comments form an invaluable addendum
TO the inadequate dictionaries OF the day:
and II the phrase ever held an uncertain
tenure In the language its place is now
made secure.
WHAT SOME BEAUTIES SAY.
Eva Tanguay. Of THE Chaperons"-
Chances Of the eye that convey the amor
GUS emotions In more subtle terms than
words could
Flora Zabelle. OF the King Dodo" com
pany-The particularly pleasing feminine
expression 10 mankind which does not
mean a blooming thing. .t
Marion Ivell. OF the King Dodo COM
pany-Goo-goo eyes are the inspiration Of
love that speaks for itself.
Miss Mckinney, OF the King Dodo"
company-The voluntary twinkling OF the
eyes. which. like the stars. sparkle for
those who cannot reach them.
Miss Simpson. OF the king Dodo'
company--An expression OF the eyes
which says much but means little.
Miss Bessie Devote, the petite and pret-
ty southern girl whose eyes are one OF
the chief attractions Of The Show Girl
at Walacks theatre. says:
IL think goo-goo eyes express different
meanings To different persons. "Honi soft
Qui NAL pense.
Other members OF The Show Girl
company said
Yolande wallace-I don't know any
thing about goo-goo eyes. Never heard
OF them before What are they? Are
they good to eat?
Marie Hnton-Oh. fudgel Go cnase
yourself!
Maud Alice Kelly--The negro's idea OF
filtration. aped by the white people. They
have adopted 'ragtime" from the same
race.
Rose Barnett-Goo- goo eyes mean a
long auto ride and cold bottle in be-
tween explosions.
Adele Archer-Flirting eyes.
Agnes Wadleigh-Td have to tell you
with my eyes. There are no words to ex-
press them
lone Kerr-My photographs speak
louder than words.
Elsie Moore Those funny eyes that
fetch the fellows. / can't make them to
save my life. I've tried often
Helen Back-Goo-goo eyes mean pint
OF wine or a new dress s-according TO how
long you have known him.
The pretty young women OF the Chi
nese Honeymoon company at the Ca
sino. expressed themselves as follows:s
Sylvia Lisle-If ever l catch any hand
some and wealthy young man making
goo-goo eyes at me, I'll scream first and
then call the police.
Katie Barry-Any half-sick young calf
who magines that he must make goo
goo eyes to create an impression In the
feminine breast must be bllthering
idiot.
Eleanor Burns--Girls OF the stage now
adays. between performances. rehearsals
and posing for Thotos have no time TO
think OF fedgings and their imaginngs
about the ardent feeling.
Adele Richie--I didn't think II would
require the time OF n learned Judge TO
decide that goo goo eyes are "atten-
tions without intentions Any fool
knows that.
Amelia Stone-Never having had any
"goo-goo" eyes cast at me / don't know
how they impress one.
Aimee Angeles-oh. don't worry me with
such foolish trash. ] suppose they are
all right for certain purposes or they
wouldn't be made.
HAVE BECOME a FASHION
Mrs. Yeamans-"Goo-go eyes have
come into fashion since was a girl and
that's "A few years ago. so I'm not quail
fed 10 give expert opinion.
May Raymond--Goo- goo eyes are, In
my opinion the same as wink.
May Hopkins-lf man made goo goo
eyes at me / would think ne was insane.
Adele Judge-Its all nonsense 10 say
100000 eyes are attentive. i consider
them same as an insult.
Grace orr-So n Judge I'm Jersey doesn't
E1ink a man who makes goo goo eyes a
loafer. IL that Judge ever made goo-g goo
eyes at me he would soon find out the
difference.
Alice May--wel II would have to be a
Judge from Jersey to render such SLAM
derous decision l. for one woman. would
vote 60 have him removed.
Ailene Crater. the charming prima
donna Of Miss Simplicity" which is now
playing az Manhattan Beach. said
IAN optical conversation that always
makes you suspect that people are hirts
instead Of human beings on the level
They make more creatures unhappy than
the lack OF wealth. My experience Is
limited and / only speak from observa-
ton"