Evening journal., 1906-09-20

The gilded youth Of London represents
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 and only |
object IN life is never to do stroke OF
work; work to them Is undlgnihed and
much be utterly tabooed and they must
also spend as much money as possible In
enjoying life.
An income OF $4,000 year is 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
100000 and even SJOO.OOO a year are en-
loved by a large number OF the giided
youth. II must be said that the London
..Johnnie" Is. as a rule, manly, and often
turns out well after wasting a few years
in betting. gambling haunting stage
doors ana entertaining supper parties.
Your gllded youth must have his cham
hers IN town, usually in or or Piccadilly,
must be member Of two or three OF the
best London clubs. keep bis motors
horses. and often a little place In the
country"
His cook must be above reproach and
his valet above suspicion. The latter Is
n most essential feature TO the gilded
vouth. His face must be mask to his
feelings; he niust.lie artistically and must
know every whlm and fancy Of bis master
and must be ready to tackle his lord with
dlploraacy and tact whenever that gilded
Individual let's ny his temper brOadside on.
The valet must know every change OF
fashion ana be ready to suggest such and
such Il new mode directly he hears Of 1t.
A good valet can commaud $3.50 to $500
vear wages, his perquisites are numerous
and handsome. and his masters cast OF
clothing is one OF them. ANY day in the
career Of a man-aboultown is 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 wthdraws pillow from under
the sleepers head. turns him over on is
back and commences to lather bis face
and then 10 shave him. A towel soused
with cold water is then applied, groans
issue from the gided one. but the valet
merely says: "Horders is horders. sir,
pulls his charge out Of The bed and drags
him 10 the bathroom. Here he Is douched
ana showered and rubbed until he is really
widc-awake.
A cup Of hot black coffee pulls him to-
gctter ana IN a half an hour he is at his
club immaculately groomed, and sitting
down % breakfast. Possibly a brandy
and a soda is INDUCED in TO begin with.
followed by delicious broiled mushrooms
aud chicken lvers. He opens his letters
and smokes a cigarette aud returns to his
rooms to interview the tailor. He may
I give his tailor q big order and his halter
another without regard 10 cost and then
changing his clothes will 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 his valet has lavshed
on Ii all the art and care he knew for
half an hour. A stroll necessitates
visit q the jewelers. and florists Pos
sibly b will spend a few hundreds on
a diamond or pearl necklace for foot
light favorite and also order a magnificent
bouquet for the same favorlte. which will
cos S25 or $50. very likely much more.
His flower bin during tie year would run
into hundreds Of dollars. In a year he
will spend anything between $4,000 and
$4,000 on Jewels But l have only got
our gilded youth as far as the street and
Il is II o'clock. He has to Kill time some
how, so he goes to his club and gosslps a
bit. has an appetizer, and then hies him
TO one Of the leading restaurants where he
is 10 entertain a bevy OF fair ladies' at
lunch. The lunch probably cost him $40
or thereabouts. He rises with his guests
and they all drive away IN his magnificent
motor car.
Tea Is by no means ar 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 a welcome feature OF the days
program, and then comes a box at the
theater OF 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 a favorite appearing at the
Empire has been the recipient Of an
4 anonymous gift IN the shape Of a lovely
bouquet. The flowers were sent with un-
! failing regri~v'tv there being one addi-