The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-22
Her Fascinating Fan

Down through the vistas of the ages
fans have played an important. role In
the lives Of dainty femininity.
Cicopatra's fans are as closely asso-
ciated with her history as her crown,
MedieVal Ladies' priced their wrought
metal jewel-incrusted fans among
their dearest possessions.
During the brilliant days Of the sew
ehteenth century the lovely beauties
or Louis NIV.'s court hirted and CO.
| quoted with their exquisite fans
| lis world-old heritage which de-
sends to the woman of the present.
anu she may still practice her wiles
ana little articles behind the NINA
! w screen OF carved ivory and lace
LAM women nave among their treas
uleu possessions fans which belonged
! 70 belies of the past They are in per
/ .eSt condition. the laces are more beau
'iul because ivory tinted with age.
Nrtis's whose names are we'll to the
! tore among those whom time has made
famous leave hitting examples Of tbai,
! talent In the fans which bear their
slsnatures. Rural scenes. perfect in
perspective and detail, where laughing
smepherdesses and their attendant
swans recline beneath the trees. are
pictured upon sheerest silk
vatican fans. where stately ladies'
"'ured In gorgeous brocades dance
me minuet with their adoring cour
any connoisseur
,.a me stick; sticks of these fans are of rare
"ood handsomely carved and illumi
| .idted. Sheerest silken fabrics trans
parent and fine enough to sift sun
reams are hand painted with water
Co'oIs FAMOUS paintings are copied,
or lovely floral designs are used to
decorate these dainty fans
| ne SUCKS are OF carved ivory sam
"aiwood or satinwood inset with lew
eis or sequns. which sparkle and scin.
tillate with every wave OF the fan
Rare old laces much too valuable To-.
any other use are beautifully mounted
upon skeletons of mother-of-pearl and
-. Wv worry TO make exquisite fans
20 add to miladys attractions
Duchess lace is combined with me-
daiiiohs OF rose point. Bits of hand
~oFn so hne 1t appears to be fashioned
oy iairy fingers mounted TO do
service as fan.
Where the almond-eyed beautie.
reign in the Orient the fans are briI1
Haht IN coioring and Of odd workman
snip. FEATHER fans OF rarest plumase
are mounted upon jeweled handles
.o'seousiy embroidered fans done in
tne most brilliant colorings with sticks
or sandalwood. fiji the air with their
oellghttuiiy soothing fragrance at
every motion.
ra"s should harmonlze with the
gown worn for instance Win tha
dainty frock OF net. gauze or chiffno
the hand painted or fan of lace should
ne carried. With the elaborate eoIyn
or velvet. satin or brocade the bril-.
iantiy coiored fan of feathers or en-
oroidery produces the more artistic
effect "''isti'
The debutante OF the present aga
aHects fan so tiny it seems 6t for
The dolls wardrobe
,ya rams fashioned entirely of carved
ivory mother of-pearl or sandalwood
are beautiful. but they are seldom seen
outside the curio cabinet
me evening toilette does not saen,
complete without the fan suspended
from its jeweled chain.
Poet bards immortalized the rro.a,
or the ran; ii has featured In NAM
gems or literature. and is responsjh,s
Tor innumerable romances II is one
accessory which has never gone orr
OF fashion. enc OUT
This season finds them much sors.,
AFTER tho quaint styles calling forth
Porch Pillows.
me newest porch pillows. used ro,.
cushions and in tho swings arc ,,,aJa
or wide striped duck or canvas IT,,
TOOK somewhat like old fashioned nan
per'hint SUCK candy and not unlike tha
striped top OF the big circus tents
me stripes are red and white. green
men VIDE or more. The fiat pillows
are most popular this season ana 80
very easily made. an" are
why They Visit the President.
- interesting 10 hear visitors TO
the White House relate the nurnosas
Tor which they desire to see the Prasi
aeht' with many IL Is n matter or idla
curiosity. Some want 10 see IL he is
'aHef than they thought he was, wheth-
ms EYES are blue whether he has
x hnY lfa
or small details that would he thouTht
ordinarily OF little consequences ara
YET IL is these very details that 60 r.
make up the popular Impression OF a
public servant
AT a recent reception one so,er,
Nlsageu man. evidently professor. was
standing IN line shuffling his feet Ha
was an exceedingly well-read rentle-
man. and called attention to the fact
tnat twenty-five OF tho twenty -seven
RESIDENTS of the United States had
parental ancestors in the British IsIaS,
England having sixteen Sco,ion5
.wo' ireland three. and Wales one
.hartin Van Buren, and Theodore Roosa-
Ve!t represented a Dutch ancestry. he
saia' ana the curious fact is noted that
dit"oush france has been so CLOSELY
associated with the birth and historv
or the country there has NOT hean .
resident OF French or Latin bIooa
hut with the Influx of Immigration
rom the south OF Europe" said the
| professor, he shifted 70 tha o,,,
1901. this condition is sure to cbangn..
J me physiosnomy of the men to-dav
as compared with the portraits OF me,,
VINO had lived in former times prese,ta
most interesting study The prnsi1
cent necessarily reflects the tyne OF
ms times The stately dignity Of ON
IA Pos'tion In years past. with tall
collars stuny craNats, laces and ruts1as
mas passed away, and now, instead of
; gaining personal distinction tbro,,rb
; 'lcH attlre or an appearance Of Official
: position II is studiously avoided. in re-
: spouse to the popular ideas Of aemoe.-
tacE' me only opportunity accorded
me American OF adoruine himself I'm.
Soid and lace is IN the precincts OF
I the lodge room or on the Governors
: stan Tor even the military itself Is
, becoming most sedate and unobtrusive
in military trappiues
AS we waited our turn for an audi
ence with the President. there was
S plenty OF time for discussion on all
has