The Washington times., 1906-02-09

class which was started last September
as an experiment but the work has been
so practical and such a success that II
IiH undoubtedly be added as another
branch u the manual training depart
nncnt.
Prince Eugene OF Sweden is the FIRST
Royal Hi3hncss'' TO publish a book for
general sale The prince is an artist of
more than ordinary ability. A portfolio
containing reproductions OF his water
color sketches of Swedish scenery has
been published ana is being advertised.
The prince studied many years in the
studios of Bonnat and Puvis de Chavan-
res IN Paris. He has also been an art
student ia Berlin and Stockholm. He
has a studio in Berlin, where he spends
most of his time. He has no difficulty
in selIlng his paintings. and the Kaiser
has purchased several.
Mingled flowers and fruit is the latest
idea in table decoration in London. and
the fashion viii be taken up IN this
country Azaleas OF delicate amber
tint are arranged In 4 basin OF Venetian
gold dust among punches of purple
grapes or sulphur and pink MaimalsonS
tower above a dish OF tiny TangeriIe
oranges. Violets in market bunches &C
quire new beauty as the fringe OF q
bowl of walnUts with a mound Of flow
ers in the center Of dish raised above
the nuts,
The ready wit and grasp Of things
Chinese was Illustrated at a reception
given 10 the distinguished statesmen in
New York city. The first secretary
of the delegation, Mr. Woo, was asked
What thing interests you most in this
country
What part Of the country"
We'll, New York CITY
Oh quickly replied the secretary,
''Tammany Hall and its practical poll
tics"
Those who heard Mr.. Woo laughed at
his ready answer, but none or theh
knew that this bright Celestial was edu-
Gated not far from New York and prob
ably knows more about New York city
politics than his interrogatoT-
Nine. Nordica denies. with decided EN-
! phasis her engagement to wed The n
nancier who is said to have given heF
| the attractive box she occupies on W ed
nesday nights. but those who are N the
confidence OF The handsome singer De
clare that the one aim of Nordica life.
now that she has attained to ali her
lyric ambitions. is 10 be a model OF fash-
! ion: and that there is nothing more
I fashionable lust now that TO DENY one s
+ engagement. until one marches up 10 tie
altar to the tune Of the bridal music IN
! "LoheDBTin.
/ One of the busiest women in New
I York these days is Mrs. Donald Mclean.
president Eelerai of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution. Sne declares
she works twenty-SiX hours day furta-
erine the patriotic objects Of the society.
OF which she is the head.
; Il have so often been asked, she
{ said recently. IN answer 10 q question
about the extent of her work. ''f | do
not intend to give up my New York
home and 90 to Washington to live l
/ I want 10 say empha Iicaiiy that ] have
no such intention. although ] am
/ obliged to spend at least mali OF my time
in Washington. there is go reason by
T, / should be Obliged TO live there.
In addition TO the time spent in
! Washington ] also take long trims in the
interests OF the D. A r.. In fact. I have
Travelled $1,000 miles since last April at
tending chapter meetings all the way
FROM Illinois TO Florida. and in most or
! tbe states Of the Middle West.
what is nv object In attending these
meetings. Primarily to try TO tnsGH a
spirit OF patriotism and enthusiasm IN
/ the chapters all over the country, and
thon II. 60 what I can TO interest non
hers of the society IN the Memorial Con-
tinental Hail. nov being built IN wash
fngton-'