The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16
Loy,dor's Gilded Youth.

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The gilded youth Of London represents
a class which has received far too lit
tie attention from serious-minded people.
These young men are usually sons OF very
wealthy parents. Their whole ana only
object in life Is never to do stroke OF
work: work to them Is undiSnined ana
much be utterly tabooed. and they must
also spend as much money as possible In
enjoying life.
An income OF $50. 900 year 10 considered
scarcely sufficient on which to maintain
real responsibility, though some Of them
manage to pinch along on this sum- In
comes ranging from $4,000 or $4,000 to
$500 600 and even $780, 600 a year are en-
loved by q large number OF the gilded
youth. 1t must be said that the London
"Johnnie" Is, as a rule, manly. and often
turns out we'll after wasting a few years
IN betting. gambling. haunting stage
doors and entertaining supper parties.
your eilded youth must have his cham
beers in town, usually In or on PiccAdiIly.
must be a member OF two or three Of the
best London clubs, keep his motors.
horses. and often a 'little place In the
country.
His cook must be above reproach and
his valet above suspicion. The latter -
a most essential feature to the gilded
youth. His face must be mask to his
feelings; he must lie artisticalfy and must
know every within and fancy of his master
and must be ready to tackle his lord with
diplomacy and tact whenever that gilded
individual let's ny his temper broadside on.
The valet must know every change Of
fashion and be ready to suggest such and
such a new mode directly he hears Of 1t.
good valet can command $3.50 to $500
a wear wages, his perquisites are numerous
and ha ndsome, and bis masters cast on
clothing is one OF them. Any day In the
career OF a man-a bout-town IL typical.
Here is a good program. At O'Clock the
valet enters the youths bedroom. gently
draws up the blinds, then goes to the bed
and softly withdraws q pillow from under
the sleeper's head, turns him over on Lis
back and commences to 1ather bis face
and then to shave him. towel soused
with cold water is then applied. groans
issue from the gilded one, but the valet
merely says: ''Horders 10 horders. sir,"
pulls his charge out Of the bed and dra9s
him to the bathroom. Here he Is douched
ana showered and rubbed until he In really
wide-awake.
A cup Of hot black coffee pulls him to-
gether and In q half an hour he IL at his
club. Immediately groomed, and sitting
down to breakfast Possibly brandy
and a soda is INDUCED In to begin with,
followed by delicious broiled mushrooms
and chicken livers. He opens his letters
and smokes a cigarette and returns to his
rooms to interview the tailor. He may
give his tailor big order and his halter
another without regard to cost and then
changing his clothes VIII shortly appear
IN all the glory of a perfectly fitted frock
coat, immaculate linen and boots and
trousers. His top hat would take the
shine out the sun ; bis valet has lavfshed
on It all the art and care he knew for
half an hour. stroll necessitates q
visit to the jewelers. and florists. Pos
sibiy h. will spend a few hundreds on
a diamond or pearl necklace for a foot
light favorite and also order a magnificent
bouquet for the same favorite, which will
cos. SIS $50. very likely much more.
His flower bill during the year would run
into hundreds Of dollars In a year he
will spend anything between $4,000 and
$4,000 on Jewels. But / have only got
our siided youth as far as the street and
II Is II o'clock He has to XIII time some
how. 50 be goes to his club and gossips .
bit, has an appetizer, and then hies him
to one of the leading restaurants where he
Is to entertain a bevy OF fair ladies at
lunch. The lunch probably cost him $40
or Whereabouts He rises with his guests
and they all drive away In his magnificent
motor car.
Tea Is by no means az inexpensive item,
as his frivolous guests are sure to order
all the most expensive dainties. and then
comes the drive home at break-neck speed
Dinner with a few choice and kindred
spirits Is 4 welcome feature OF the days
program, and then comes q box at the
fheater or music hall. During the inter
walls he will haunt the stage door and
try to see his favorite actress. who By
that time VIII have received the bouquet
ordered that morning Within the last
few weeks favorite appearing at the
Empire has been the recipient Of an
anonymous g1rr IN the shape Of a lovely
bouquet The flowers were sent with IN
failing regularity, there being one add