The Washington herald., 1907-06-30
BY THE ARBITER.

In the last quarter Of a century Europe
has grown much closer to America.
twenty-five years ago it was an epoch in
ones life 70 go abroad now all Of those
who can afford il cross the Atlantic al
least once a year. but among the great
army that go a-pleasuring on the other
side there are some to whom il is a first
experience. and for those novices the fol-
lowing suggestions, made in answer 10
many inquiries. are intended. As 70 dress
on the steamer and In Europe, both win
ter and summer clothes should be taken.
II may sound stupid to advise in mid
summer the carrying Of winter clothes.
but one must be prepared for cold
weather in crossing, and the torrid heat
which we experience here is unknown in
/ Europe. This statement may be contra
Cicted by some one who has passed July
and August In Paris, but it must be ad-
mitted that one rarely sees either In Eng
land or on the continent the charming
muslins and organizes that are essential
/ 10 comfort in our climate. At any rate,
wooden clothes are worn the year round
/ on the other side Of the Atlantic.
/ Thin and thick clothes are essential for
the steamer, and a heavy rug. water
proof, II possible, should be carried. 4
small cap that fits snugly on the head is
/ also a great comfort Since the modern
steamships are actually travelling hotels,
! there IS not much more TO advise. Il is
| quite useless TO counsel travellers regard
| ing seasickness. as 50 many correspond
ents have asked The Arbiter 70 do. Sea
sickness is really case OF 'grlnning and
/ bearing IT," I know OF nothing, except
nerve and grit. 20 conquer the idi5syn-
! crasies OF a delicate stomach on the wa
/ ter: but safe advice 10 follow Is 10 remain
on deck. no matter how in one feels.
/ Regarding fees. il is a difficult subject
/ with which TO deal. Julia I4arcombe, who
writes to The Arbiter on the subject
must have had an agreeable experience
/ If. I'm crossing and recrcssing some twenty
/ times, she has been able 20 console tbs
/ human sharks who are employed By the
/ steamship lines IN various capacities bl
/ q dollar each. The accepted rate foj
/ pourbolres on the German and Frencl
| lines is-to translate il into American
/ money-S259 for the table steward, 81 .
I for the bedroom steward, g for the stew
ar3ess If one is ill and confined TO hl
/ stater0om Tor several days. and s. for th'
/ bath stewardess. provided one takes
I bath every morning. II one receive
e. ..aT NH. j. a.
/ charge Of the library and the salon o.
I tie upper deck q commensurate fe
I should bo given depending naturally up0.
/ the service rendered. The porter who ha
charge Of the luggage and who looks q
81 that IL Is promptly deposited on Tn
/ dock should. of course, receive some con
/ sideratiOu One dollar would, ordinarily
Doe O. reasonable fee
To give an itinerary for a European
trip would practically be publishing
guide boob The wisest course for tn
inexperienced traveller is to consult a well
known agent. explain 20 him exactly how
long be desires 20 stay In Europe ant
how much money he wishes 10 spend
( These men, who are well yersed in III
L fr"H~I MESS Will as -#fH Oh ans
schedule and specify the exact cost Of tn
various trips they advise. This advic
Is meant. be il understood. for an mex
/ parienced traveller who has only a shor
vacation 20 pass abroad. The man o
woman who speaks several languages ca
bargain for tickets and accommodation
80 English. French Spanish. or Italia
and be independent The question as {
what 10 send 10 those who are ab0u
90 leave for Europe has already bee
discussed in this department, but 10 re
peat flowers and candy are always ac
ceptahle 20 tnr young woman who zoe
/ abroad. magazines and books for he
chaperon.
Question: Is it rccrsssr. for man 20 rut on ht
evening clothes when asked % dine At the Cte'
Ciass or the Country Club. NEWCOMER
Answer: No, dannels are good form 70
IAN evening functions IN summer at III
/ country clubs in Washington.
Question How should one acsn,vIsigs aru1unc
rasut cards Of a wedding vixen she knows the Bird
and groom very slightly. and The father and motH,
of the bride, who issue the cards. not az alls
GRATEFUL
Answer: II YOU live in the same towr
YOU should call i'm person on the brid
and groom. ana the father and mothe
of the former. as soon as convenient;
. al a distance. cards should be prompt
mailed 20 the bridal couple. and to thos
who make the announcement Of the mar
rage.
Question. WIN vou kindly tel foreigner Il M
Won Clausau is right or wrong in the fight she
making 20 b. presented 20 che King Of Svedcns
; have had The pleasure u meeting hi, majesty vi
is the tiriC7t most genial. and amiahc Of mel
and I can imagine that If he met the muCl-explo.te
[ Mrs Ven 1l1Us-u az some democratic bad" thr
he might have said f1 This lady, who. ! uaisrstan
is not without physical attractions be h7red Tor O
pleasure ~ seeing Der again. and 0a sau5 sus
chance nmark SIZE bases her demand Tor a f-ese-t
tiur. TO me. ard 20 MANY foreigners with whom
have discussed the matter the conduct Of this Dad
aTuEar most Guse emily. What is the American rotI
Of view BE So good as 20 tell me how you E-gai
I the behavior of y0Ur crIHtVw1man. Thanking yU
/ dear sir, for ygUr answer I am yo1r 0bedicut
GRAF SCHLOSS.
Answer: To be quite frank with vo,
my dear Graf Schloss. I have taken yer
little interest in the adventures of Mr.
won ClaUsen. who. Judging from her nam,
must be q countrywoman of yours. rattle
than mine. Il seems impossible that an
one. even a foreigner who signs hi
name Graf Schloss' should take thi
bizarre woman seriously. I fancy She
generally regarded in this country as
vaudeville actress playing on a big stag
"A ''bOnnc bOuche" for the sensations
! newspapers. and. altogether. most anu,
Ing Believe me. dear Graf. the King q
Sweden VIII never be ANNOYED by Mr.
Won Clausen; her number is finished.
b Question: Last winter II ycu remember. wrot
asking y7u il IL was good fcIm Tor the daughter Of
? family 70 act hostess when her mother was alir
wcll and in her right mind. Ny letter was not il
s1ired by a dgsire for information since / know q
rules 4 society from % lizard but 20 get sou
- vItc something that might De eliminating % q
; Young wamcu o. our dsy. most of whom seem
, have abandoned Che standards Of their mothers an
| grandmoth IS ard 20 Lave laid aside the dlgni'
and reserve that formerly marked gcutlevoma,