The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-03-05
NEW YORK.
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NEw YoRK, Feb. 81, 1881.
The event of the season, in the ball line,
was that of the Lederkranz last week. The
attendance of course immense, and the en-
joyment all that could be desired. The
ladies seemed TO vie with each other as to
which should show the most magnificent
dress and the most costly diamonds, and the
leading dry goods houses disposed Of their
most costly importations for the occasions
The dresses made up in Paris to order and
imported by Lord & Taylor and other firms
were of course more gorgeous and magnif-
cent than the homemade article, and the
fortunate wearers of these ndescribable toll
cts were greatly envied by their less fortun-
ate sisters.
These same toilets, many Of them, were
displayed to much advantage at receptions
given later in the week at Mrs. Jules Rey-
nails residence on Madison avenue, also at
Mrs. VIM. E. Astors and Mrs. Van Rennse-
laer Crugers. These affairs were attended
| by from eighty to hundred each, and Of
COURSE comprised the fashion and wealth oi
the metropolis. The reception ofMrs. Astor
was the most magnificent probably even
given in the metropolis. The entire man
sion was decorated with the most expensive
| flowers that could be obtained in the coun-
try, and the music and lunch were equally
excellent. The menus used at these recep-
tions are very pretty affairs, in the form o
folding tablet with the printing inside
and the family monogram with the guest:
name on the cover, which is of varied color.
ed satin.
The prospectus of the Worlds Fair Com.
mittee was issued on Saturday and shows 9
very hopeful view of the gentlemen in
charge. 1t predicts that during the fair the
city will receive 100000 visitors who will
stay 5 days and each spend SIS, and al
many more transient visitors. The peopl,
will spend in transportation some $4,000,
600 to $40, 900 900, and in visiting the fair
will pay in at 20 cents each, $5,000,O00, tC
ance at the fair daily is estimated at $4,000
persons, insuring total revenue of ten mil
lions. A very encouraging exhibit if i
could be carried out, and those who have
confidence in it should show their earnest
ness by coming to the front and taking stock
The terms OF subscription are ten per cent
cash after 81 100000 has been subscribed
and 80 per cent. in installlnents of Is pei
cent. at a time as needed. $540,000 ha!
been subscribed, and the million necessary
to start the matter is expected in a shor
time.
Outrages on children hereabouts, are be
coming such an every day occurrence, tina
the society for their protection, in this city
has about as much as it can attend to. Il
was only few days ago that father tied
his little daughter to stake in the floor fol
hours at time, because he suspected her o
stealing, and the poor child suffered untold
tortures before it was discovered that ser
want in the house was the culprit. Yester
day pair of fends were found on Long
Island, who had so abused and maltreateo
boy (hired from his parents) Of tender
years, that both his feet were frozen and
had to be amputated, before his parents
learned Of his suffering. Surely no punish.
meut is severe enough for such wretches
but as a rule the law delays, and often leti
them go free.