The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-10-02
.HE past week has been one of

departures and not one of much
gayety. The two weddings in
which ST. Paul is interested, of
Miss Dousman's, which took place last
night at Prairie du Chen, and that
of Miss Auerbach, in New York, to-
morrow, have absorbed society to the
exclusion of other things. large
number of well known people went
down yesterday to see Miss Dousman
and Mr. Cosby married. and a large
party of the grooms friends from New
York were also present. The next
wedding to interest society is that of
Miss Minnie Timberlal1e and Mr..
George Hdye Preston on Oct. 10, invi-
tations for which were issued during
the week.
Once in a while we have a fad which
develops into a blessing, and it has
been said that all good things begin
in this way. The latest fad may be
called a craze for common sense which
has taken hold of US, and which is
manifested in various ways and makes
life easier for everyone D The short
skirts which are the vogue just now
are an evidence Of sense and it is said
that even ball gown are not to touch
the floor this year. This will put an
end to the yards of lace and chiffon
which, are annually ruined and tram
pied under foot at dances and will
greatly improve the appearance of
ballroom. Another manifestation of
common sense is the taking off of
gloves the theater, often done now
if one wants to, and which adds to
ones comfort on warm evening. In
fact, 1T has become rather a fad to
be simple and natural and not to be
hampered by conventionalities which
originated no one knows where, and
like most unwritten laws, have been
more strictly observed than the moral
code. Common sense is putting an end
to these foolish little rules, and it
means a real emancipation for women,
as men never did mind them very
much.
The clubs and societies which COM
mence their activities with the autumn
are now beginning the seasons work,
and several of the first meetings have
been already held. The Century club
has met once, with good attendance,
and the Thursday club convenes this
month. The Distaff chapter, D. A. R.,
held its first meeting Tuesday after
noon sat the residence of Mrs. C. A.
Dibble, newly elected regent of the
chapter, and discussed its plans for
the winter. 1t has been decided to
study civil service this year instead of
having a formal programme and this
will be done by a series of informal
talks given by the members. On Tues
day Mrs. w. M. Liggett, state regent,
was the guest of honor of the chapter
and talked entertainingly to the men,
bers about Continental hall and the
prospect of its completion. Yesterday
the Charter Oak chapter, of Faribault,
gave a reception in Mrs. Liggett's hon
or, to which all state officers and chap
ter regents were invited. Several of
the officers from this city attended. On
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. John Wharry,
of Burns avenue, will give a reception
for the clubs of the fourth district. to
which all members of federated clubs
are INVITED to attend and not alone Of
ficers of clubs as has been understood.
Mrs. Anne Warner French, the
writer, has returned to st. Paul and is
at the Aberdeen. Her success in story
writing is very gratifying to her
friends, and they are awaiting with in
terest her latest book which is a col
lection of the Susan Clegg tales, which
have appeared in the Century and viii
be published the first day of the COM
ing week. Mrs. French's plans are not
entirely settled, as she is exceedingly
busy arranging another story for pub
LEGATION in book form. This is the story
in the current Ainslies. entitled 1.-The
Widow and the Maid,.' which will be
published probably under another
name. If Mrs, French finishes this in
time she will go abroad for the winter.
Mrs. George Kingsley, of Kansas
City, is the guest of Mrs. Charles A
Dibble, of Summit avenue. Mr.. Bar
ny Dibble, of Michigan, will arrive the
middle of this week and remain over
next Sunday at his home on Summit
avenue. Mrs. H. p, Upham, of Summit
avenue, and Mrs. H. E. Bigelow, of
South Exchange street, returned on
Friday from a six weeks visit in the
East. Miss Gordon, of Summit ave-
nue., is in Prairie du Chen. Mrs. ]. H.
Forepaugh and the Misses Forepaugh
have removed from their house on
Summit avenue to their former home
on Laurel avenue. Mr. and Mrs.
George I. Becker have removed to 11S
harrington avenue. Mr. and Mrs. F.
E. Bird, of Summit avenue viii leave
for the East the latter part of the week.
Dr. w H. H. Boyle has taken apart
ments at the Angus. Mrs. watkins, of
Milwaukee, is the guest of Mrs. Charles
Thompson, of Summit avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs C. A. Severance have
taken apartments at the Aberdeen for
the winter. Mr. and Mrs. WA. Har-
denbergh have taken apartments at the
Angus for the winter. Mrs. Hutchin-
son, of Illinois, has been spending a
week with her sister, Mrs. James Gill
fillan,. of South Exchange street. Mr.
and Mrs Samuel Hutchinson and Miss
Gotzian are at Rye Beach, N. H. Mr.
and Mrs. Hutchinson will hereafter
make their home in Boston. Miss Julia
Rogers, of Summit avenue, is in Chi
cago the guest of Mrs. Montgomery
Mrs. c. E. Flandrau. of Pleasant ave-
nue., has returned from the East. Mrs
Samuel Gilbert has returned from Min
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