The Washington herald., 1907-01-04

seWed until nearly noon in order 10 Tnish
several frocks that had been dumped into
her trunk in a state II manufacture, do
you call 1t? You see she came 90 Wash
ington on short notice. and she had either
to finish her party gowns or 90 without
I wonder if the present generation of girls
would be equal to doing IT,
Not the way gowns are made now,
replied the feathery girl, with dignity
and the tall justice winked across the
feathers at the lady in velvet and lace.
Back of the line. in the Blue Room. u
white-mustached naval officer was COM
menting on the magnificent toilets of the
women.
Yes, they are superb agreed a lady
Of many years official experience, and,
in contrast. I am reminded Of one OF
President Arthur's sisters. q woman With
too many babies to think Of society until
her brother became President She vas
visiting President Arthur one winter, and
at the diplomatic reception I found my
self next to her. back of the receiving
line. We began TO chat about Albany,
which was her home, and I remarked that
II was strange We had not met during my
frequent visits to that city Not strange
az all. replied tfn Presidents sister. !
go out very little, and I live in a tiny
little house that Is crowded full Of young
sters. You have no idea how much man
aging and planning IL required for me TO
come 10 Washington this winter, but
Chester insisted I must not miss the fun.
and fun il certainly Is The question Of
clothes was the most perpIexing !
laugh when ! read IN the paper every
morning d description Of the gown ] wore
the night before. AS a matter OF fact
l possess exactly two evening gowns. and
the way I toll over those poor things with
different ribbons and flowers would amuse
the society reporters II they only sus-
pected the truth. But now, that ! ann
here, and enjoying myself 20 my hearts
content ! don't worry about clothes;
there are so many other things TO think
about
The design Of the pin you are wear
ing this morning seems very familiar.
and yet I cannot exactly place it," said a
tail young diplomat attached to the
British Embassy stan, TO a charming girl,
whose blue costume harmonized with the
room IN which the two were chatting.
NO wonder you recognize IT," laughed
the owner Of the pin, for il Is a faith
full reproduction Of what you have seen
In the old British prints as adjoining the
head Of Queen Victoria ~hen she was a
very young girl II was nay godmother's
gift this Christmas. and I am immensely
proud Of possessing il, for it was pre-
scented TO her mother during the Iatters
residence in England. while her father
was attached automatically to the Court
Of St. James-and it was given 10 her
| by member OF the royal family. See.
there are the three upright plumes In
gold, held together by a bar Of diamonds.
Isn't IL darling little pin. and hasn't it a
fascinating history"
Indeed, yes returned the tall Brit
[ Usher, and If you are interested IN
English souvenirs must show you some
time a note that was once written 10
me by Queen Victoria in her own hand.
/ The simplicity Of the stationery viii as
tonish American ladies whom I notice
always use paper which bears a crest
I This paper Of the Queens, on the con-
traTy. Is marked with two small letters
Ia gold-E r. Nothing could be less pre-
teutious"
Il should say not" exclaimed the
owner Of the Victoria pin, with a toss
of her head The c0at-Of-arms, and
the crest. and the Latin motto which
decorated my note paper were handed
down 10 me by "a British ancestor, but
] had no idea ] was going sovereignty
1 one better in making use Of them in
inviting certain people 20 a dinner party.
and"
"Oh, ! say. now" broke in the en-
barrassed diplomat. don't imagine for
a" but the end Of the sentence was lost
on the other side of the Congressional
delegation, which al that moment swept
into the room.
At the hour when a renowned beauty
issued from her Massachusetts, avenue
home New Years morning. and the foot
man threw open the door Of the smart
/ brougham in waiting. a small boy dashed
In sight on his rink skates and called
out; Il say. sister haven't you forgotten
/ your box Of vioIets?"
Sure enough exclaimed the pretty
one, from the depths Of her sable coat
and you're a darling to remind me. Run
James and tell Felice 10 give you the
large purple box she put in the ice chest
/ last night.
/ James ran, and, despite his tight neither
garments. he reappeared speedily with an
/ enormous box tied with an engaging bow
/ Of ribbon.
Arrived AT the White House, the owner
debated. Shall I wear them now-Or
/ keep them for the reception at Secretary
/ It's? I think III keep them for after
noon" so the violets were left in the
/ brougham, under the guardianship Of
James.
/ At the conclusion of the White House
! reception. the Massachusetts avenue
/ grille drove TO the home Of the member
/ of the Cabinet, where she was scheduled
! to receive. Arrived in the dressing room,
/ she handed the box of flowers 20 a
/ maid 10 be opened.
/ The latter united the violet ribbon. re-
moved the cover. turned back several
/ layers of tissue paper. and then shrieked
with loud and German shrek.
Instead Of the bunch of violets. there
/ reposed at the bottom of the box a
phlegmatic and not over-large terrapin.
/ AS the pretty one descended the stairs
/ 10 the drawing room floor, some one pass
/ ing up heard a lOw- muTmured and Omi-
nous threat: "Oh, that villain brother Of
mine, Just won't I do something to him
when I get hOme,'
! Several army officers. passing through
! Sixteenth street, en- route to Mrs. Tafrs
| reception, paused by the hedge that
/ borders the II street side Of the late
Secretary Of States home, and one-the
eldest of the party-reached across and
| tenderly picked d tiny pink rose that
blOOmed on a brier branch
Dear old Hay" remarked the veteran
officer. two years ago to-day he pointed
out to me several healthy buds on this