Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
ADMINISTER RUGS

nor afternoon gown. Tt gives the women
all sorts OF opportunities for dsvising in
teresting se-mi-transparenL yoKes OF old
lace or antique embroideries and pic
turesque sleeves.
Sometimes at these afternoon functions
fancy dress is worn. for the Selfridge girls.
Young as they are, show great talent in the
choice Of picturesque dress and delight to
appear as heroines OF romance. At a re-
cent bail at the Mansion house they car
ried all before them in the matter OF oriEi-
nality and -quaintness in their dresses, es-
-pecially ROsalie. who is very pretty and
distinctive in appearances.
By the way, ROsalie has quite a reputa-
ton as a blue-stOcking- She IL a close stu
dent OF literature and can tackle any one
ON the subject. She has a great bent for
writing and il working hard on a story
which is suppose to see the light at no dis
tant date. Philosophy. logic and social
problems all enter into its compilation,
which Is quite astonishing when you remem-
Der that the young author has not yet COM
pleted her sixteenth year. Although so
learned she is nothing OF a prig and enters
into al the gaiety Of London and country
life with as much interest as any girl Of
her age
smart Set Escapade.
At a weIl-known house in Belgrsve square
where I was partaking Of the cup that
cheers the other afternoon. everyone was
adding something TO a tale which has been
going the rounds lately anent the girls OF
a family who reside on the other side OF
the square. While al their river seat re-
Gently the women Of the house decided that
IL would be good sport 20 engage a barrel
organ and. attired in costumes 20 suit the
occupation Of Orsan-gr1nding. to go round
and perform for their ~neighboTs. Getting
the men OF the house party 10 join them
they labelled themselves unemployed and
thus sailed forth When. however. they
arrived at the Warren. Lady Pagets place.
the butler came out and told them to go
away. They refused 20 do 50 and one Of
the women rushed forward and, having
practiced jiu jitsu with success. promptly
lerelled the servant. Failing against the
doorstep he cut his forehead and blood be-
gan 10 flow. The scuffle and shouting was
heard inside and the family, who were al
tea. came out Explanations and apologies
followed and the miscreauts were allowed
20 go their way. but they were not. as they
had anticipated. invited 10 tea There was
an sdea that the butler would prosecute.
but IA did not. and the public were thus
deprived Of enjoying the excitement OF read
ing about the latest escspade OF a few OF
the smartest set
Hits AZ Nobility.
The young duchess OF Manchester. nee
Helen Zimmerman. is credited with being
about to publish a novel in which several
prominent people viii find themselves de-
pictsd to lie. and SO thinly veiled that
even those on the fringe OF society VIII
recognize them The duchess, Il appears.
has a very keen sense Of humor and is
very much amused AZ the s-ycophancy which
takes place IN our British society uowards
persons OF exalted rank The novel - 1OW
making its way through the publishers
hands I am told. for the uims being. her
grace vii remain under a nom de plume
because she n too independent to seek the
attention which the volume would Instantly
claim were n sent in her own name.
In no sense q the word can the duchess
be considered = society woman; but never
theless she is BY no means the mere hAEs-
fran. CONSERVED with nothing beyond her
home and children. which Is 50 commonly
~insinuated by her enemies she is a most
cultured Intelligent and Well-read woman.
and though intensely devoted 70 her home
- thoroughly alive 70 everything Bhich :
happening IN me world o. -etters- she Is