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Notes from tho Watering Places.
OCEAN HOUSE,, NEWPORT, X. L.,
July II, 1919
| Enjoyment of the Boorders-Ihe Nfuslc- Dancing
The Sdioo'.-Scope for the Exercise of the Scr
ence Of Phrenology-Morning and Aftsrnoo~
Dresses Of the Lad,es-Somces of A,nuse,neni-
| N,upat and Heaith-7he Ball Room TYhat
ii mil bs-1he Ladies' at Dinno-The Learned
Conversation of the Drawing Room The Wa
ho.
The boarders at this hotel enjoy themselves in
good earnest. From morning until night, 1t 10
one unbroken series Of amusements pleasures and
festivities. The music of the splendid GermanIa
band, which Is hers, or Of the grand piano, in
the ladies' saloon, almost always to be heard.
The great halls ring again with its sounds, the
| effect of which is very impressive. Last evening
there was some dancing, and graceful 1t was.
| The saloon was crowded, and those who did not
JON in that elegant recreation gratiied at
Sc, ing those who formed the chorographic
corps so full of spirits. This is a happy DISPOSE
ton and is entitled TO the highest praise. A good
phrenoogist might exercise his science here, with.
Think much satisfaction 10 himself. A set OF
countenances more indicative of all the higher
qualities of the mind and heart, have but very
seldom seen. alude in particular to the ladies'.
The high forehead, the lusrous eye, the Grecian
nose, the we-ormed mouth, one OF Lavater's
tests, are the evidences upon which my opinion is
formed. The comp exions differ much-sone tell
Of the effects OF an oppressive southern climate,
which lmparts a rather melancholy air others arc
of that cast which gives a calm and dgnifisd
preston; and others more resemble the English
ladies, as they are blooming the rose, and
finished pictures of health, happiness and content
| ment.
Near me, at the table, sit father, an elder
ly gentleman, and his beautiful daughter She
is most unIemilting In her attentions to HIM.
To wait upon hun, and supply his wants,
would seem TO be her chief concern. more
truly delightful manifestation OF female kindness
and solicitude cannot be conceived, and they are
heightened by virtue which they evnee. fiia
love Is a noble emanaion of our nature-lt - .
lofty, and heavenly assocaton--it speaks elo-
quent praise for the parent and child il is a con-
vincDg illustration Of that teaching which Is en-
joined by the great commandment ITSELF Fllal
love, in female, Is In harmony with the sweet
and gentle character of her sex; 1t renders the
lovely more lovely and 1t is the brightest, the most
costly, and the most mperishable Jewel that adorns
her existence. All others will fade and perish; but
this will shine, and last for ever.
Some Of the dresses worn by the ladies' in the
morning open down the front, beneath which
is what the cognoscenti call a slip, composed OF
white muslin, some having broad hem at the bot
tom, and others lace edgings. This styie Is parti-
cularly suited to tall figure; there's an oil hand,
dashing look about 1t which is very becoming
Among the sources OF amusement may be emu
merated the bowling saloon, billiard rooms, pistol
gale rice, fishing, &c. These and the polished So
ciety at this hotel, render the time agreeable. IL
has been raining and blowing hard during the
greater part of the day, in consequence Of which
the ladies' have remained within doors, and the
promenade hall has presented another gay aud
thropged aspect The rain, which Was much
wanted, will be OF vast service TO the earth
Those who like breeze will find Newport
very acceptable place IN which 10 spend ten days
or a fortnight. But good set OF bellows or lungs
-. Il t.nI Ii
ton, you may breathe away at steam pace with
sianal advantage 10 the health. Newport Is much
subject TO fogs; but they rse from the ocean they
are conducive to health. They are not like tho
London logs, which so thick that they m ~ be
cut with sharp knife. and oppressive that they
almost sufiocate the unfortunate citizens. morn
Ing in London IN the month ct November, would
speak volumes upon this gloomy subject, and satls-
~ the most skepcal to the truth Of the descrip-
ton. Here the fogs Irigaie the land, purity the
air, and tend tn recruit the shattered health; and IN
tn. hottest weather there is always current oi AR
rushing through the massive doors ofthls establish
ment, which cous teractsthe effect OF the heat with
out producing too great q change.
The bal room, which ls detached from the main
building, IN IN every respect adapted TO the purpose,
and II IL expected that towards the close OF tbs
season will be the theatre OF brlllancy loveness,
grace and grandeur-such a. IT has been before
With the cOTuScaiioDs OF thousand lights, with
the swelling sound OF the music, an atmosphere
charged with the most fragrant odors, with the
presence OF beauty, rank and fashion, and learning
and HCcuWIll shinrnts ana win the dance IN all us
forms and phasep. | can guess pretty well what II
will be- although IL would be difficult to describe Il
accurately. Surely ~ rs no crime, moral or other-
wise, TO say that IL will be practical exposition ot
the amenities and refinement of polite, educated,
and elegant lie-one of those happy aud pleasing
Interchsnges which the highly cultivated portion OF
the ladies aud gentlemen OF our land have the right
TO avail themselves OF.
At dinner to-day, there were several fresh faces,
and the dresses were different in style, color, and
make but all were elegant. Some had low bodies,
and short sleeves. around which there was deep
band ot lace There was not much difference az
TO the mode in which the hair was worn. The
legal fashion prevails, aud better one IL 40 hap
pens, there cannot be. Ii becomes every styls OF
face, having no similarity whatever to that fright
iul mouDtaln-fashlon which used to lead IN DAYS
remote from aud less enlightened III an these, and
which u IL Ia be hoped, for the ladies' own sake,
Will never be revived IL was actually distressing
to see n lady with hillock hall foot IN height
upon the head. and she Obliged 90 endure the
se,mness aud inconvenience Of ~, IN obedience
TO n fashion the authors of which should have beea
condemned to stand in the pillory for the remainder
OF their days
very Intellectual hour may be passed in the
morning, in the drawing room. The conversation
OF the ladies' them To be both well-Iniorned
and acco mplished They are very animated. and
they enter upon the question in h-arty manner,
each maintaining her opinion with much power ~
inter, sting; and, whenever there is an opportunity.
i tndeavor to do myself the honor Of being ons
81 the audience, and whenever | have mad tbs
good fortune OF being present have retired, sN
only grstIhed but instructed.
The proprietor 81 thus potel is inaefstigabe 10
his eilurs 10 meet the wishes Of his boarders and
he has the pleasure Of knowing that he succeeds
In giving unqualified satisfaction to all
ALEruEPHAisos.
q ~to Srs OHBee.