The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-11-23

/ new lOThSI SclISS every OppOAluH
for public merry-making. Electio,
night. whether it be municipal, state
or national, is gala occasion. Ever
one not too young or too decrepid t
walk throngs the chief thoroughfare
accoutered with tin horns, feathe
'ticklers," and large fund of goo,
humor AS the returns come in eacl
candidates name, regardless whethe
he is the man they voted for tina
morning, is cheered by the crowd, thel
there is a blare of horns, confetti 4
thrown and the ticker vigorously used
Every one comedies that New Yorl
crowd is the best natured in the world
1t accepts with equanimity showing anC
kindred annoyances, and rarely over
steps the bounds of pure fun. The
leading newspapers of the metropolis
reported the results of the election
upon screens at several points through
out the city, and between times the
masses were entertained with moving
pictures. This continued until mid
night when every one who could afford
it repaired to some restaurant to cele
brate the victory of his party or tc
mitigate his defeat in a piping hot
repast.
During the recent political campaign
the phrase, handed him lemon
was very conspicuous in the news
papers, and with slang-lovers usurped
the place of the expressive "skiddoo.
The responsibility for the newer term
is claimed by Harry Bulger the popu.
lar star of that musical traversty, "The
Man From Now"
Poor Mans Play Ground.
Coney Island is the poor mans sum-
mer playground, and for several years
past it has been a source of grief to
him that the fare there is 10 cents
instead of FIVE. Attempts to argue this
point with the Brooklyn Rapid Tran
sit Company a few months ago result
ed in several tragedies. Now the
pleasure seeker at Coney and the
dweller in the suburbs of Brooklyn see
relief in view. For several years Ger
many has tried the mono-railroad, and
placed the stamp of approval thereon.
Mr.. Behr the inventor of this railroad
is now in this country, and purposes,
If he can obtain a franchise, to build
one from Atlantic ferry in Brooklyn
to Coney Island. 1t will carry its pas
sengers at the rate of 100 miles an
hour, and the fare will be but Ave
cents. Its construction makes it i'm
possible for cars to be derailed, there
fore obviating the fear of accidents
that darken so many pleasure excur-
sions.
$75o,ooo Club House.
The historic Tilden mansion in
Gramercy Park has been purchased
by the National Arts Club and trans
formed into one of the most attractive
in the city. The cost of
The building and it's equipment amount
ed to $750,000. To celebrated its re-
moval into its new quarters the club
gave a reception last week at which
several paintings by representative
American artists from the magnificent
collection of William T. Evans were
exhibited. Spencer Trask is president
Of this club, which differs from the
majority of similar organizations in
hat women artists are admitted to
membership and to the use Of the hand
'omely appointed house.
Important Gathering.
Exercises in memory of the late
Jarl Schurz will be held at Carnegie
Hall on the evening of November 81.
The meeting will be presided over by
Joseph H. Choate, and addresses will !
'e made by Grover Cleveland, Charles !
/. Bonaparte, Charles W. Elliot of Har-
ard University, and Booker T. Wash
ngton. The music will be provided by
)amrosch's Symphony Orchestra and
he Arion and Liederkranz Societies.
Winter Fashions.
/ CHANGED to pass Grace Church yes
erday afternoon while a fashionable
yedding was being celebrated.
oted that many of the beautifully
owned women guests wore costumes
( chiffon velvet, purplish gray being
be prevailing color.
Egyptian scarfs have supplanted the I
III Barry scarfs with the very modish.
hey are Of silk mesh studded with
gold or silver spangles.
hey range in price from Sc to $50.
Velvet ribbon Is much In vogue as a
of evening waists. A very
.unning effect was obtained by using {
elvet ribbon on a cream lace bodice.
A popular hair ornament is a circlet /
! velvet with aigrettes or spangled or I
.ftod uoII1a in front and 1at h0uc ~ =