The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-09
MR, EDWIN HOWELL LEWIS
 WRITES FROM PARIS

MIR. EDWIN HOWELL LEWIS
 WRITES FROM PARIS.
 Paris, June IT. 1907.
 We have had three happenings suen as do not come to many tourists-the one of which I have written, second sight of the King of Denmark and his consort, the Prefect of Police of Paris, and the Premier and his wife and their suites. We were at a tailor's shop on the Boulevard Montmarte. up on gallery where the proprietor invited us to stand. They drove by at quite a. smart trot, preceded and followed oy . guard of cuirasseurs; these also III single file trotted by both curbs.
 The third fortunate happening was the running of the Grand Prix of Paris. This, a purse of 100000 francs. ia given by the city of Paris My es- timation of the crowd was in the neighborhood of 100000. The Paris edition of The Herald says 1t was the largest attendance since its inaugura- ton in 1854. The race attracts from all over Europe. None but woman's pen could describe the dressing; none but French women wear their clothes so well,r It is the truth and must be told, that while their clothes may cost no more than those of our women, they look different I have not seen wo- man yet who was not well-dressed; nor do they all dress alike. They seem to suit their individuaiities. so to speak to dress to their figures, coloring. etc. I know more about woman's clothes than one would suppose. My training when was somebody in Montgom- cry taught me that-in those happy days when (R I do say 1t myself) came near ruling the social roost. l heard band, all graduates of the Paris Conservatory of Music, in kiosk in the Bois de Boulogne playing dance music, one or two of the old classics, those that will live like all good mu- sic; those I have waltzed by hundreds fttime. It made me sad. carried me to- the old Joie de Vie and the dear girls I used to escort there. told my friend that did not care to hear"n.
 Characteristic of me, jumped from the dresses of the women of Paris to the old club. Many of the toilettes were most exquisite; some most sor- geous and some most daring. l saw one woman all in white, O veritable tunic, such as one sees on statues; over this she wore long scarlet cloak, a small hat that allowed her hair to cluster over the brim in crisp curls like marble Mercury. She evidently intended to copy some statue. To say the least. it was startling. The wo- Ineu are nave ScCu hAtS thousand women who would be &C., counted beauties in Montgomery. a place that has alweys been, within my recollection, full of pretty women. Can you remember what I used to call the beauty year?" Another costume was made entirely of old lace; I would not venture to guess how many thousands of dollars 1t cost. So you see. have been using my eyes. It is just bit daring for a man to describe or critt- else woman's dikes, but 1t Is another of my fond recollections; the horror of mine when I was obliged to parade" a "tacky" dressed woman. More than once I have done 1t in my long career, but never twice the same woman.
 Having ceased to be an actor, have become a critic; wish, though. never to be an unjust or harsh one. l take this occasion to say that no man ever led the life did and quit with more regret, with more to remember that is sweet, and no man ever received more kind and considerate treatment or more respect. It hurts me that I can never repay it,.
 Leaving the races 1t took us two long hours to find our carriage. When we drove back through the Rne Champs Elysee, I stood up in the car riage and looked forward and back. This driveway is as broad as Dexter Avenue. On 1t were four lines of ve- hicles, carriages of every description. and numberless autos. the nose of each horse touchine--the rear of the carriage in front. It Is over a mile in length. As we were about the last ones to leave this had been going on for about two hours. and no carriage was taking a second trip; the vehicle is yours for the day. It was great day, but very tiring. Only the now city, the one lifetime chance, kept me moving. There was no b6ulevarding that day. L would sooner undertake that noted needle-haystack chase as to find a carriage at Longchamps on Grand Prix Day.
 We are certainly playing in luck. A fourth happening! We went for a look at the d-famous church La Madeleine, and saw that which few see--a marriage there. I'll tell of it in my next Van. MISS MILES ENTERTAINED
 " LAST EVENING.
 Miss Besie Miles entertained large number of the younger set last even ing in compliment to her guests, Miss Felia .Denson of Lafayette, and Mss Carrie Fannie Nichols of Roanoke, Miss Marguerite Leader of Demopolis, and Miss Marie Tanner of Birmingham.
 The home of Miss Miles parents, MT (. and Mrs. G. G. Miles, on Sayre street was attractively decorated in white