Lady Florence Wyvern Reveals Hidden Rank in Rome
Florence Wyvern, the companion to Mrs Cadwell and daughters, travels to Rome with them and is revealed to be Lady Florence Wyvern, daughter of the late Baron Wyvern. Lord Lynne and Lady Leone locate her, declare her noble birth, and invite her to join the Lynnes for the day. The Cadwalls confront their jealousy and realize her true status, while Florence is welcomed into high society, leaving the Cadwalls to reassess their treatment of her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Maria
Mrs. Cadwell
Grenentver
Plorence
Realia
Thos
Rowe Jn
Elvil
Mat Cammonte
Gadwerl
Phes
Data
Wyvern
Cadwell
Godwell
Cardwell
Winnegar
Miiria
Wiver
Alwass
Marla
Miss Wyvern
Mamma
Tover
Perso
Jd Conmaunion
Cadwins
Calliaum
Florence
Godwins
Rome
Abs. Godwin
Telia
Ms. Cuddai
London
Mrs. Bidwell
Mrs. Godwin
Lord Lane
Lenne
Lord Lynne
Via
Lady Leone
Vald Lord Lanne
Lady Lynne
Lord
Lynne
Lynoe
Lord Lynde
Mirg
Plorence Wyvern
Lyne
Pam
Pulize
Giore
Mrs
Toombs in Capitol Fracas Sparks Heated Exchange
An account recounts General Toombs in a legislative hotel quarrel where he erupts in profanity. A tall Georgian legislator threatens violence, prompting onlookers to intervene. A brief exchange reveals the assailant was Col. John S. Hart, with Bain noting the confrontation and its volatile atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Bain
Toombs
Markham House
General Toombs
Capitol
Aual
Esin
Georgia
Bently
Alebta
Ree
Pott
Sorif
Moyoa
Bainia
Col
Jabn
Hart
The Welcome Guest and the Ideal Hostess
A long reflection defines the welcome guest as the woman who times meals, assists servants, tidies her space, and avoids extra work. She quietly supports others, entertains alone if needed, preserves household harmony, and departs leaving only kind memories. The essay ends with the toast to the welcome guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winler
Dilister
Herselt
Smith
The Katipunan and Its Bloody Initiation Rites
A historical account outlines the Katipunan’s rise under Maresio Hilario del Pilar with Manila as the supreme council seat. Members adopted masked identities and rites, including blood oath by drawing ink from a glowing talisman, amid the Philippine struggle for freedom from Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itatiuman Socien
Maresio Hilario del Pilar
Freetom
Philippines
Manila
Supreme Council of the Katipunan
Loileacher
Katipunan Lodge
Tuan Luge
Identifying Babies by Facial Tattoos Debate Rises
The piece questions tattooing children for identification in fashionable circles, noting skilled practitioners profit from human disfigurement. It warns of long term issues as mark bearing becomes a vanity trend and abduction risk grows with lack of distinguishing features.
Winding Tales and Knightings in a Turbulent Era
A London paper recalls varied scenes from a British village and court life. It notes Sir Laurence Alma-Tadema’s knighting at Windsor and a wagging anecdote about painting and gentility. The piece also recounts a quirky asylum administrator and a perceptive, ironic exchange with inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinghhi
Sali
Lisbeth
London
Windsor
Laurence Alma-Tatema
Laurence
M. de Blowls
Svellang
John
Ion
New gowns for bicycling dress of the day
The cycling dress described emphasizes conspicuous style and practicality priced around three dollars. It features a front closure with side buttons, stitched trim, ankle-length silk-lined coat for ease of movement, and modest pockets. Hats trend toward host-shaped felts with light Panamas or Leghorns gaining favor.
Civilization and the Brick
excerpt discusses the role of brick in civilization's development, contrasting primitive shelter building with early organized communities and the emergence of complex housing as societies advanced.
Early stamped bricks show ancient Mesopotamian craft
The article describes clay bricks from Telloh and Nippur over eight thousand years old, including rudimentary und mold free bricks and others from Sicpurla bearing an eagle with a son's head. It traces stamped bricks through kings Ilke Bannadu and the Babylonia era to Layard’s Babylon finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Henzey
Louvre
Academie Des Inscriptions
Telloh
Nippur
Sicpurla
Ilke Bannadu
Babylonia
Layard
Babylon
Pal Mall
Malolos as Aguinaldo's capital amid revolutions and legends
The town of Malolos in Bulacan, 22 miles from Manila on the Manila Dagupan railway, is described as Aguinaldo's chosen capital due to its revolutionary history and symbolic ties. The piece notes beliefs in Aguinaldo's descent from Bulacan kings, the magic of “anting anting,” and vivid valley scenery with mango trees, comparing it to California's Santa Chita Valley.
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Malolon
Manila
Bulacan
Dagupan
Philippine Islands
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Fies
Manis
Uils
Sinta Chit Valley
California
J. DB. Miley
Scribners
The Queen's Stockings Moral Tale
An Italian Queen meets a poor immigrant child in Rome and learns the girl can knit stockings. The queen asks for stockings and the child sends a rose embroidered pair, earning a heartfelt response. A friend’s letter laments the gift’s impact on family, reflecting social divides and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Roeman
Signora
Dasou
Pilate
Starzhersta
Lft
Sisnora
London Chronicle
Author of Familiar Sayings Assembles Witty Maxims
Woman's Scene Companion notes George Herbert as author or compiler of many shrewd sayings. Included are lines about eating cake and keeping it, shoes pinching, wide ears, poor sport, slow but sure, and glass houses. It attributes a collection of maxims to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herbert
Storm disrupts railroad as Mrs Fisherly hides ashore
On the Hotel piazza at Oltynhold Mrs Chatterbye and Mrs Seely recall a harsh winter storm. A damaging washout tore railroad cracks, forcing Mrs Fisherly to remain three days after she reached the bottom of her last house, a memory tied to last year.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Toombs
Sears
Ricarte
Pilar
J. D. Miley
Scribner’s
Mer Hostess
A Murderons Filipino Society
Aguinaldo's
South Africa
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