Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-05-30
WHOLE NUMBER 2,190.
AMERICAN WOMEN AND JEWELS
Why Can't Women Learn That Beauty In
adorned is Adorned the Most ?
Mrs. john A. Logan in ~. Lonrnnl.

Mrs. John A. Logan in N. Y. Journal.
Since the acquisition OF such man.
moth fortunes in this country, women
seem to have lost sight of the axiom
that beauty unadorned is far the
most to be desired, and to have cult
waited taste for jewelry that is almost
barbaric in its extensive vulgarity.
Travelling in Egypt and the Orient
and witnessing the profusion of per-
sonal adornment INDUCED in by men
and women and these countries seem
to have suggested imitation rather
than disgust.
Necklaces, bracelets, bangles, ear
rings, finger-rings, pins, combs and
anklets, formerly ignored by refined
people, are now copied, imbellished
and worn by the wealthy to an ex-
tent that suggests African golcondas
and return to savagery.
We shall never forget seeing at re-
ception at the White House, during
President Arthur's administration, a
lady from New York standing under
one of the crystal chandeliers in the
East Room, so covered with diamonds
OF enormous size that they seemed a
part of the sparkling crystal chande-
lier.
She was neither young nor beauti-
full, and glittering gems emphasized
her plainness and advancing years.
Two detectives, in the guise of
guests, at the function followed the
lady wherever she went, not losing
sight Of her until she had returned
to her hotel and the priceless jewels
were in the safe OF the hostlery.
To us it seemed absurd that any
woman should so array herself that it
was necessary to have the surveillance
| Of an officer ever near, even at a State
function.
We have read in the newspaper de-
scriptions Of society ladies and their
marvellous costumes and jewels on all
sorts OF occasions, including the
Horse Show, that seemed incredible,
and yet the most extravagant of the
past was eclipsed by the display OF
gorgeous dress and priceless and
superluous jewels worn by the ladies
on the gaia nlgnt AT tne opera III view
York on the occasion of Prince Henry's
appearance. One who was present
claims that no such q scene could
have transpired anywhere else on the
globe.
Not only the Four Hundred, but
every one who appeared, was apparent
ly possessor of fabulous gems that
would have been considered beyond
the reach of any but royalty.
1t is not known what Prince Henry
thought of the display, but beyond
question, like almost all persons on
the other side OF the Atlantic, he had
his ideas of American wealth con-
frmed, and feels quite sure that we
are a race OF millionaires, and that DO.
nanzas are innumerable in this coun.
try.
The people of Germany are SO fru-
gal and live on so little that it must
have been revelation to him to see
how even his own countrymen have
amassed fortunes and have learned to
live as extravagantly as native Ameri-
cans are wont to do.
There is scarcely an occasion where
it would be proper for any American
lady to wear all the gems she owned,
and especially when she is the owner
of half million more or less in
precious stones, as many ladies in the
United States are.
No human face or form can stand
their dazzling brightness.
They detract from natural beauty,
CONSIDER the lilies" Solomon in
all his glory is not arrayed like one of
these" is truth OF Holy Writ.
Simplicity OF dress and adornment
serves to magnify natural beauty and
relieves one from the anxiety, worry,
care and discomfort imposed by Dame
Fashion.
A face beaming with intelligence; !;
eyes that betray the purity of guile.
less heart, and soul full of love and
truth need nothing more to make
their possessor attractive.
Any lady is less likely to err in
wearing too few than too many jewels.
A few rare gems are becoming, but
over many, of all the colors OF the
rainbow, betray the vulgarity rather
than the refinement OF the wearer.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie offered to re-