Life, 1895-01-31 · page 3 of 16
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# Life Magazine Page Analysis This page contains three distinct sections: **"A Character Known to the New York Police"** presents a brief dialogue joke about a Frenchman unfamiliar with English literature, particularly *Trilby*. **"All on One Side"** is a poem celebrating Nature's constancy and beauty, paired with an atmospheric illustration of a woman in flowing garments amid natural scenery. The poem's theme—Nature as a dependable, caring force—complements the romantic imagery. **"Fashion Notes"** reports on recent society events and fashion trends among the wealthy, including details about Mrs. Astor's jewelry and Mrs. Burden's dinner party. The section discusses fashionable winter wear and social conventions regarding ladies' transportation. The page's humor and content target an educated, affluent readership familiar with high society gossip and literary references.
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nptly tal care VOLUME XXvV. NUMBER 631. LEP ie: bid CHARACTER known to the New York police. ‘© AH, mon ami! Is it that you are well, n'est ce pas? Je suis heureux.” “For Heaven's sake, old fellow, I'm no Frenchman !" “ Pardonnez moi. I've been reading * Trilby,’ and I can’t help it, hein!” HICAGO MOTHER: Dear me, Augustus, what makes your face so dirty ? HER SON: I've been playing in the snow. Rider: 1 AM GOING TO STICK TO YoU THIS TIME, AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT. Horse: OW, YOU'RE "WAY OFF. ALL ON ONE SIDE. HE is like Nature: and I love Her ever-changing, wayward moods, As I adore the sky above ; The far, blue hills; the dark, green woods ; The noisy brook ; the tor- rent's roar; The glamour of a moon- light night ; The never-ending ocean's The fleecy cloud-heads, soft and white. She is like Nature. Much she cares, Though I should love 4 a thousand years ! If I am sad when sun-° light glares, Will cloudless skies weep scalding tears ? / And will my gladness dry the rain : Will Nature smile and join my glee? Will Nature love me back again? I think not—and no more will She! Harry Romaine. FASHION NOTES. AFTER February fourteenth linen dusters will not be worn on the '_ avenue in cold weather by gentlemen of fashion. Mr. and Mrs. I. Townsend Burden entertained at dinner on Tuesday last.—W. ¥. Herald. A neat bicycling costume for ladies who wish to avoid notice is a tight fitting suit of purple velvet with gold spangles. Her coronet, wide collar, and the various pins on her waist, all matched, and were composed of immense emeralds surrounded with diamonds. Besides these jewels Mrs. Mortimer’s hair was arranged with diamond hair pins, which presented the most brilliant effect.—V, Y. Herald. Tramps without underclothing will continue to feel chilly while the snow lasts. Mrs, Astor was dressed in black velvet and was fairly covered with jewels. Strings of pearls covered her neck, while a broad band of black velvet, on which were diamond ornaments, was around her throat. On the front of her corsage she wore a most brilliant ornament in the shape of a bowknot of diamonds, from which hung tassels of the same precious stones, In her hair she wore a black velvet bow with a diamond ornament.—W. Y. Herald. Boot buttons, and, criticial moments. ‘The cotillon, which was danced after supper, was a spirited and well-conducted one. Elisha Dyer, Jr., was the leader, bis partner being Mrs. Edmund L. Baylies.—. ¥. Herald, fact, all other buttons, will continue, as heretofore, to come off at Self-respecting ladies should never be seen in a public cab. It is vulgar, as it gives the appearance of not being able to afford a private equipage of one’s own. comicbooks.com