The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
SOCIETY FRILLS.

0ON1E i ANALL0s
i A high-light In Washington society has
hit upon a novel scheme to render popu-
lar her collection of canine pets with
afternoon visitors. This brace OF little
dogs-curly. affectionate. INDUCED. and
lfashionably snub-nosed- not out Tor
exercise in the care Of a hundred-a-month
groom. shed their charm generally
throughout the drawing-room foor Of the
hofIse which is theirs. They also shed
specimens Of glossy coat. 10 the chagrin
Of their mistress and the despair of visi-
tors.
The happy idea was conceived Of making
dainty little black silk aprons for the pro-
lection of velvet and broadcioth, in which
society pays its visits.
Upon sitting down for cup Of after
noon tea in this one particular house Of
wealth-the while the canine pets assem-
bic for nOtice-the butler gravely ap-
prOaches the visitor with a softly voiced
If you will please allow me. Madam and
spreads above tie voluminous skirt Of
fashion the sweetest and most fetching
scrap of daintiness that ever bore the
homely name of apron.
II is signal 20 the doggies that they
are welcome TO the lap Of luxury. as # is
presented upon their owners day at home.
On the opposite side Of the park lives q
young brindIe-bull. angeIicly ugly Of eoun-
tenance and Of warlike disposition. When
ne is fully grown he is going TO be the
terror Of the neighborhOod. He figbv y
anything in sight. and there is just one
road Of peace that leads 10 his pugilistic
heart, and that Is approached through his
vanity. Attach large and ornate bow Of
baby blue satin ribbon 20 Fury's hob
nailed collar, and he is too proud to fight
lie doesn't even notice the existence OF
cats IN the entry or squirrels on the lawn,
much less dream of rival dogs
As "a consequence. his mistress is buying
blue satin ribbon by the piece, that other
pets may live.
a woman from Colorado has recently
been a guest AT one Of the large hotels
Her little daughter bore the unique name
Ct "CloUdless Sky and because the
mother was blond Of hair blue Of eye,
and smiling Of countenance, whoever
christeued the child must have taken FOR
granted that she would inherit these
graces and justify her curious name
Through a freak Of nature the little girl
developed a serious disposition and in col
or!ng she is perfect gypsy type. 1t was
10 surprise 70 overhear the mother ad-
dress her offspring by the abbreviated
title Of Cloudy" II may or may not be
a pet name
Whether the occasion warrants the
gown. OF the gown warrants the occasion.
IS q problem that confronts one society
woman At present.
IN q lengthy box, and protected by in
Vulnerable folds, layers and wads Of tissue
paper. there was borne from a local
m0dste's the other day. a glorious crea-
tion OF sorrel velvet, rose point and er-
mine tails and heads. designated by a
Washington banker as "his wife's best
gown"
Upon arriving at the home Of its intend
ed wearer, the creation caused.
FcuT women 70 be thrown into ITS Of ecstasy.
One lali closet % he diyested q its contents 70
provide adequate hanging space
Three telephone calls 70 - unanswered
one f0Ir-C0uTse dinner % dry 10 a crisp.
Three large figures before the decimal % mutiate
a bank book
And the owner OF the gown lay awake all
night wondering where and when she will
wear the rayishing toilet.
Somebody owns ravishing big black
bird-of-paradise hat that recently emerged
from a months Imprisonment In the ex-
press Office. Just who isn't quite clear
yet
A Washington woman saw the hat in a
New York shop six weeks ago. and having
purchased several hats already. hesitated
TO further increase her order. Also the
hat was valued at an exaggerated figure.
After trying IL on and expressing great
admiration for the hat. the Washington
woman left the shop with the final re-
mark: III you should happen 20 cut down
the price Of that nat just half. I would
take il"
The saieswoman made an incredulous
disclaimer Of the likelihood Of the reduC-
tion. the Washington woman paid the bill.
gave her address for shipment. and de-
parted. The incident seemed closed.
Several mornings ago the Washington
purchaser Of hats received from the New
York milliner bill for IS for "one black
blrd-Of-psradise hat, shipped more than
a month ago.
Telephone inquiries developed the fact
that an enormous band-box. Incorrectly ad-
dressed, had languished for nearly FIVE
weeks in the express Office. The miHiner
had decided TO cut the price Of the hat in
half, and had sent 1t 10 Washington. care
lessly directed. and without a notification
through the mail. Should the Washing
ton woman feel under any obligation TO
retain the hat. under the circumstance.
OF is she justified in returning It c. o. d. -?
A wise thing for her 10 do would be to
complain of the lax methods employed.
with the result that ten more dollars
woJdd probably be knocked of the origf-
nal $50 hat to prevent the possible return
Of the article TO the New York shop. A
woman is always justified in figuring out
L., hos