The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-19

donnas and tcnors in the world, and withoUN
two or more Of them the opera of u leading
capital speedily languishcs. But we trust
Mr. MAPLEsON will do all Mr.. BELMONT
promises for him, and more than that. for
the most gorgeous blossom of an elegant
cultivation is u perfect opera.
At the theatres there il just at present nm
epidemic of dramas which turn on thu frail-
tics Of women, but they have not been strik-
ing Successes. any of,thcm. and we shall not
long see them holding the stage Next Sat
urday Mr. WALLACE goes back to the
standard attractions OF the school for
Scandal. and on the Monday evening follow
ing Jane Shore will give place at Booths
To- SHAKrspEAREs Henry WILL and
Miss DAVENPORT having ceased her Efforts
to portray GoLpsMlrns Ohrin the Union
Square will present SARDOr's new play Of
Mother and Son" The production Of all
of these dramas viii help 10 cnlivcn the sea-
son and interest tho strangers who may bc
enjoying New York at its ho-t.
The past five year. have been trying oncs
for most OF our painters. who have been
among the worst sufferers by the general
decline of business prosperity, and who also
feel continuously the injurious effects of the
prevailing taste or passion among rich pie
turc buyers for the works Of European
artists II established reputation But when
our artists come to paint with the natural
and acquired skill II their foreign compcti-
tors. without initiating them, they will have
no reason TO complain even in country
which still lacks homogencity. The painters.
however. returning from the country, will
undoubtedly have many sketches studies.
and finished pictures TO exhibit this fall in
New York, the art metropolis OF the New
World.
I'm the way OF fashions FOR women. no very
radical Innovations are limited at such
changes Us will take place have been already
described by competent specialists in The
SUN. The dressing for fashionable enter
tainmcnts will continue NJ expensive "a
ever, and unless women have good
deal of money they will preserve their
own peace Of mind and save their hus-
bands much worry 10y at once conicssing
their inability to keep up with the elegant
crowd. They must find their amusement
and make their display in quictcr and
simpler ways. 1t will be a long time yet
before the graceful serviccablr, and com
iliNllNtlN tliftIl Aflft'h NlfN0 ulN'thA''A ~
English rcformer- Will come into vogue If
We ever have 1t; and meantime it is useless
for any woman without plenty of money to
attempt to compete in the way 81 gowns
with her richer neighbors Fashiona-
Die society Is getting too expensive
for people who are poor but proud,
especially If they are women. Bachelors,
however who can afford dress SUIT, may
70 into it a. often rs they get invited out,
provided they enjoy the business. ono OF
the newest wrinkles Of fashion, not yet
much seen. is the wearing of bangles or
bracelets by very swell young men. The
Duke 81 EDlNBUKGH started the thing But
We advise our youth to omit the bracelets as
unnecessary. and 10 80 conduct themselves
that they will never be forced 10 wear pair
furnished 10y the state.
In these clear, brisk, bright. exhilarating
days. outdoor sports are full Of temptation
for all young and vigorous natures. There
fore the base ball grounds are the scenes "
stontly contested games, the horses are
trotting on the hard tracks, the lawns re-
sound with the cries II the tennis players,
the rilemen are shooting at Crccdmoor, and
polo offers its greatest charms to our gildcd
youth. But meanwhile the pcstilencc still
fingers in the Mississippi Valley, and the
unemployed seek for labor.