The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-04-06

Now we come to the middle class
who are respectable in every ssnssJ
Their houses are spotless. their clothes
always neat. their glossy black hair
well wasked and tidy. These have
time to visit and possess at least =
shower bath In the house, so they are
not obliged to resort to stream or
convenient spigot ON the street for the
comfort OF q bath. They can permit
themselves the luxury OF a carametta.
and perhaps q caraboo whose milk 10
peddled in picturesque Jars by soms.
male member Of the family. They VIII
take In a little sewing and fine en-.
broidery. They are very expert with
tee needle and fond Of jewelry, and
not few possess some quite pretty
pieces Of pearls or diamonds quaint
ly cut.
Perhaps the first peep at the high
born ladies' Of the land would not be
amiss on the Luneta, which was 50
beautiful in the evening light. There
was the bay, with our great warshipJ
against the gorgeous coloring of the
setting sun on one side, the pictur-
esque wall of old Manila with its
neavy gates, ancient moat, fort and
sentries on the other. While the band
played in the plaza, where seats were
provided for multitudes and every ma
tionallty was represented, many va
rieties of vehicles drove around and
on down for a mile, where one turned
in small circle around the Anda
monument, returning between cocoa
nuts and palms to the music and the
crowd.
There one met ones friends and
acquaintances, looked upon mestizos
beauties and Filipino bellies and en-
joyed alike the unique scene and deliI
cious whiff of the sea. The mestizos
are perhaps the prettiest. They have
clear rich, creamy skins, soft, dark
eyes and black hair, which Is arranged
simply but very becomingly. The full&
blooded Filipino Is darker and often
very handsome. Not infrequently one
recognizes the small, even, pretty fea.
lures which proclaim an Indian am
cestor and admires the grace which
seems to belong peculiarly to the peo-
pie OF that interesting country.
l formed several pleasant PERSONAL
friendships with these women, visit
ing them In their homes and inviting
them to mine. Upon more than one
occasion when an interpreter could
not be obtained I was brave enough to
venture alone to make social calls.
Considering the very limited knowl-
nd n EpO Olioh
imperfect Spanish on the other, have
always flattered myself that We camo
out of 1t very creditably. 1t is aston
ishing how much one can say under
these conditions with a few signs and
gestures.
Once. one Of our favorite American
generals. stationed north of Manila,
desired to give social touch toward
cementing the friendship and good fel-
lowship between the two nations. and
with this end in view asked an army
woman to bring a party up to his head
quarters for few days visit. Upon
their arrival the general gave q recep-
tion, TO which all the principal people
of the town were invited. They re-
turned the hospitality promptly and
cordially, thereby promoting much
pleasant intercourse.
Among the Filipino ladies there was
one who will ever hold an agreeable
place In the memory of the party, so
bright and pretty was she, so quick
at repartee and altogether fascinating
During one of the occasions when they
were all together, do not remember
now what gave rise to 1t, her black
eyes fairly flashed fire as she said.
But you will never conquer us! You
may so on bringing your soldiers to
fight us-millions Of them-but you
will not conquer us!" Then in tho
most tragic manner she added: IN
sur-rec-to! To-the-death!"
1t was like a bombshell in the midst
Of this mild, amicable. peaceable as
sembly.
An American woman stepped up to
her quickly but quietly. gently took
both the dark hands In hers and
smiled in her eyes as she answered:
my dear, we are not going to bring
more soldiers; we don't want to fight
you. We want to conquer you with
love-"
With low bow. indescribable grace
and the prettiest little gesture In the
world, she said: I'VE are conquered"
AS the Americans were starting
back to Manila, in the midst OF the
good wishes expressed on both sides,
waving of handkerchiefs, good-bys and
adieus. the pretty girl withdrawing
eyes and saucy voice called out:
"Adios! Adios! POGO tiempo-boom-
boom!" And everybody laughed. Not
withstanding this unwished-for predic-
tion so prettily spoken, the friendships
formed then remained and kind feel
ing was established fact.
AS a rule the Filipinos marry very
young and the wedding festivities are
often kept up for week. l was in
vited to bridal tiffin upon one men,
orable occasion which began at ten
o'clock and was only at its height
when was compelled to leave at five
o'clock. but 1 enjoyed 1t thoroughly
and found the entertainment most In.