New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-16
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The indoor picnic is form Of entertainment
that is popular in Philadelphia 1t is something
like buffet luncheon. but the guests are ex-
pected to help themselves. On a side table are
placed piles Of plates cups and saucers. napkins
knives, forks and spoons. ice water, etc. while
cold chicken pie hot escaloped oysters sandwiches.
olives and radishes. cheese preserves candies and
time a servant appears is when dish needs re-
b mn vo Sf end he guests DO not usually
exceed dozen in number
sad state Of affairs has been revealed among
the women Of England by the application for
advice which certain mother made to police
ma gistrate anent her daughters habit of tight
lacing. What kind OF advice the magistrate found
himself in position give the cable advices do
state but of he gave It. Among other
things. however. he did say that he knew a young
woman who viii remain confirmed invalid all
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LonCon newspaper says there is scarcely a 1ash-
ionable woman who does not tight-iace ITO such
Certain famous modiste's IN London orders for
gowns from women whose waist measurements are
over twenty-five inches are delcately but firmly
1--WE dare not risk our reputation by gowning
the principal recently and no woman with a
one who has cultivated the short hip figure. So if
a customer comes to US wearing the old fashioned
style Of corsets and does not seem inclined to con-
form TO newer ideas she must go elsewhere for
we have heaps OF customers whose measure
ments three or four inches smaller than they
due to the tight lacing demanded to acquire the
figure Quite young girls the worst
offenders, and / am quite sure we have not made a
gown this season for de6u t whose waist
This is a form of bondage that the American
woman can scarcely imagine.
A well known minister OF the Gospel, who is
noted for his urbanity, democracy and ability to
inspire confidence in his fellow creatures. pass
ing through the Grand Central Station the other
day, in company with a companion divine. Of
whose esteem he appreciative. They had been
talking various experiences to getting checks
csshed IN places where they were not known
rye had some narrow escapes" said the ven
cradle divine Of benign countennnce. but don {
believe I've ever been refused outright
II should think not" replied the younger man.
knowing this to be his companions tender point.
You radiate CONFIDENCE
Just at this point the courteous old man noticed
two heavy laden females carrying between them
they were fairly staggering. Their gowns and gait
proclaimed them denlzens Of Verdantville, as with
eye the clock and another on the shifting
trains they elbOWed their way toward the rear
exit. Instantly the doctor stepped forward with a
courteous ALLOW me- and extended his free hand
toward the burden him. Ills other held his
own grip and a small satchel. which. indeed. were
far from new. The putting individuals stopped
sharply eyed the reverend Their Slances travelled
from hts face to his bags and back again. Then
Of them found her voice.
And that's your little game. is it?'' she said
''Ye're o them green goods gold brick Great
what think they can hoodvink US country
folks. but yer can't! Get along with yer Innings
Yen get nothing from US; amt the greenies yer
take fer
And they pulled on to the waiting train. leaving
their wOuld-be benefactor speechless with mOrti-
hcation.