Latest Glimpse of Paris Fashions Open Exposition Styles
Paris May 3 Fashion notes from the opening of the exposition describe bouffant skirts, tunics, and round bodices. American visitors like Mrs Austin Scott and Mrs Adolph Ladenburg influence Paris styles with tunics, roses, and vests in contrasting fabrics. Rich fabrics such as Liberty satin and crepe satin are highlighted, along with lace applique on foulards and dramatic hats.
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Paris
Austin Scott
Dresden
Adolph Ladenburg
Long Island
London
Ogden Goelet
Smart
John Jacob Astor
Couturiere
Madame de Stael
Duchess of York
Being Happy As A Fine Art By Mrs John Vance Cheney
A 19th century style essay argues mastery of self and will as the path to happiness. It extols training the will, recognizing personal power, and living the spirit at all times. It warns anger and fear poison the body and hinder success, urging replacement with faith and serenity.
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Jesus
How Actors Spend Their Money Theatrical Stars’ Vacation Habits
A survey of famed actors reveals how they spend earnings after the season. Names like Joseph Jefferson Nat Goodwin Francia Wilson Henry Irving Ada Rehan and John Drew appear for lavish homes yachts estates and expensive productions while others invest in books art furniture and farms.
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America
Europe
Great
Stata
Joseph Jefferson
Grover Cleveland
Sol Smith Russell
Nat Goodwin
England
Francia Wilson
New Rochelle
New York
Richard Mansfield
Youne Emmet
Billy Crane
Crane
Cohasset
Mass
Henry Irving
Irvine
George Clark
Augustin Daly
Soup Etiquette Lessons From An Old Guide
A Victorian tone essay extols proper soup dining with rules on plate and spoon placement, manners, napkin use, avoiding noise, and serving practices. It notes avoiding second helpings, sipping from the side, and that bread is eaten from the left while butter is not served at dinner.
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Helen Ward
Emerson
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Yooc
Mrs
John Vance Cheney
Gatiliian Ruswell
Educ
Stuart Robson
John Drew
Della Fox
Johnstone Bennett
Jonny
Bancroft
Eingilah
Wales
Switzerland
Latte
Ada Rehan
Maude Harrison
Maud Adama
Long Talriding
de Wolf Hopper
Barry
Harry
Ouida
Barrymore
Pauline Hall
Pauline
Thomas Whiffen
Dickens
David Copperfield
Mr. Micawber
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