DIAMOND ON THE FOREHEAD

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1366, 17 February 1912, Page 12

DIAMOND ON THE FOREHEAD

Mme. Slaeterlinck, who arrived yesterday on the Whito Star liner Olympic to appear in her husband's drama, "Pelleas et Slclisande," at Boston on. January 10 nest (sa.vs the Xev York correspondent of-the "Daily Express" oa December 28), set a new fashion. "When the reporters met her at the landing-stage she wore a largo three-carat diamond between her eyebrows. Viewed from a short distance it seemed to be plastered to her forehead, but close examination revealed that it was held in place by an almost invisible gold chain. "It is my lucky stone," said Mme. Maeterlinck. "I wear it that way because my husband likes it so. It is a little fad of his. He believes that the diamond so worn brings lock." Mine. Maeterlinck wore a flowing Greek robe covered by a long leopard-skin coat, and formed a striking picture with her diamond setting. It was announced recently that SI. SlaeteTlinck had wagered .£IOO that he would visit America without tho knowledge of the reporters, and witness his wife's first performance incognito. "I believe he will do what he has said," Slme. Slaeterlinck replied when questioned about this, "but I really do not know how' ho will attempt to evade you interviewers. There is one thing certain, ho will not come without his bulldog Goland. That is all I can say." The reporters searched the Olympic from bridge to steerage, but did not anyone resembling SI. Sfaeterlinck or his dog.