The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-10

server Of passing events Our ideas on the sarti.
ictal" woman and man happened to agree ad.
mraby. Our train OF thought carried us into criti-
cism Of the 'Gir or the Perod,n and her contrast
to the pure-minded, modest educated, retiring
lady OF culture and refinement. Strange that at
watering places some people will surround them.
selves with veil OF artificial humbug, impene.
trable In their own Imagination, but clearly per-
ceptible to the majority. How it disgusts me TO
see purse-proud, gaudily dressed, boisterous
female haunting her gew-gaws in the face
OF everybody on the balcony and the
lawn OF hotel, her every movement
studied. and her whole effort to create an 'enect.n
Does not this machine see that people whose favor
is worth counting can only look upon them with
disgustY Win those people never learn to be ma
turalY Can they not be educated into the doctrine
that simplicity, modesty and quiet manners are
the clearly defined traits OF the cultured lady3
Ihen, again, may be noticed that class OF indi-
vidnas who are ever making effort to
APrEAR WHAT THEY ARE NOT.
IL il certainly most laughable to perceive the gyra.
ions or this branch Of the human species. People
OF limited means endeavor to make 1t appear that
stride and entire attitude are changed to suit "the
season. Surely such people deserve commisera.
ton. Their visit TO the country Is anything but
pleasant They live In an atmosphere OF humbug,
and the STRAIN on their constitution must be some
thing almost unbearable. Enough for the phiio-
sophie side OF watering place life.
YACHTING AT NEW ROCHELLE.
We are promised some Interesting races before
the season is over. The race between the Mand
owned by Mr.. Edgar Norris, and the Brooklyn,
owned by Captain Smith, was not so close as an
ticipated, the Maud, looked upon as q champion
in this vicinity being badly beaten. 1t Is claimed
by MIR. Morris twho was absent in Saratoga at the
time of the race) that his boat was not in proper
trim at the time. Another race Is talked OF be-
tween these two boats. II Is also contemplated to
get up match between the Maud and Davids This
Contests Commodore Thomas has Unused CON
siderable spirit into the New Rochelle yachting
fraternity since his election. He is the owner OF
very thy craft named the Locust, which anchors
opposite
THOMAS ISLAND,
where this gentleman resides during the season.
This island is most Economically situated the resi-
dence built thereon being surrounded with CON-
manding shade trees, and Immediately fronting the
Sound. The place has been much improved since
Mr.. Thomas took possession OF It, His taste as an
architect the gentleman being considered one OF
Insurance Company building, the Park Bank and
other well known structures In New YORK city has
developed all the beauties Of the locality.
THE GUESTS Ar Taf NEPTUNE HOUSE.
This hotel the principal one in New Rochelle, re-
mains full, and new arrivals are chroncled daily.
hence we have here some OF the most respectable
Of our New York citizens The old arlstocratic
JENNY Em co. Foncs de dc Leo
and accomplished daughter. The Spanish clemens
y also SO represented BY Mr. Mora ana family fan ana
end and family; Mr.. Webster, wife and interesting
daughters; Mr.. Morris, the well known lawyer; Mr..
family; Mrs. Ellsworth and daughter, and several
Others During these beautiful moonlight nights the
scene nom the balcony OF the Neptune House Is
moon rose In silvery majesty early in the evening.
The waters of the Sound seemed one immense
sheet OF molten silver. glistening and thrObbing
under the soft beams OF the moon. The various
islands Of the Sound almly reposed on the waters,
washed by the silvery waves which broke harmo-
nlously on the surrounding rocks. 1t was indeed
fairy scene. We had
the other evening at the hotel and the ladies'
promenaded, danced and nirted to their hearts,
content. Although we have excellent music and
dancing every evening, yet we have had nothing
which partOok of formal reunion OF the guests for
some time. The music was excellent ana every
thing passed or most agreeably.
In concluding my present letter an eJaculation
from my philOsophic friend called me back to an
important item or watering place habits. The gem
tleman jumped from his seat as If struck nv nash
Of lightning "Angels and ministers OF grace defend
us |" he exclaimed. The explanation was soon re-
ceived. The image Of q lady, with the
'GRAsSHOPPERn MOVEMENT.
fOated past Truly 1t was Q funny sight AZ q
newspaper correspondent ! have frequently seen
men led out to execution, their arms pnioned by
the elbows, heads bent forward, shoulders raised
to an unnatural height This Is a perfect specimen
OF appearance of the female imbued with the
"grasshopper." The analogy is somewhat melan-
choly one, but I cannot help using II IN this
instance, as 1t Is so manifesty appropriate.
Thanks to the good breeding and excellent taste
OF the ladies OF the Neptune House. the grass
hopper" is very rare specimen among US.