Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-11

society People Return1nR-Rev. MIR. New.
mans SensatiOn-He Believes In Spirits-A
Society Crush at Wallnck's-yIrs. Langtry
In Brooklyn-About Stockings The New
Designs, Etc.
Special Correspondence of TIE EVENING STAR
NEW YORK. November 10.
At last society people are beginning to return
to town, leaving only small contingent at
Newport, Lennox and the jolly little watering
places along Long Island. The weddings at
Newport have kept people there beyond the
usual time. 1t was formerly the custom to be
married In town whenever it was possible, but
now 1t would seem to be the swell thing to enter
the holy bonds at Newport. One thing is
certain-the weddings In Americas most aristo-
cratic watering place are far more beautiful
than In New York. The churches or chapels are
beautifully decorated with flowers, the ladies
wear elaborate outdoor costumes, and there is
an entire absence of the vulgar crowd OF which
we hear 80 many complaints at New York we'd
dlngs Fashionable people are becoming more
and more exclusive every year and resent the
presence OF what q sublime little ass in the
knickerbocker Club has the impertenance to
call ''commOners." Only few years ago and
any respectfully dressed man or woman felt
quite justified In wandering into church at q
wedding and seating herself. Now, everything
Is changed, and only those whose clothing
stamps them as members of the extremely fash
ionable guild are admitted. The less preten-
tious people are stared at by the ushers when
they present themselves at the door and asked
coldly what they want. If this does not repel
them they are told that it twas hoped to make
the affair somewhat exclusive" So they are
driven out and the swes smile cOntentedly
because no "commoners' are present The festi-
yties at LennOx this autumn are even vet strong
enough In their attractions to keep respecta-
Die number of New Workers out Of town. Ger
mans, garden parties and musicales are the
principal amusements. The season in town
promises to be the most brilliant we have ever
seen. 1t is formally opened by the commence
ment OF the opera season and set in motion by
an opening series Of public and private balls
grand receptions and small tea parties.
F. c. D. O.
Speaking Of ''sassiety" matters reminds me
that the social world here is shaken to it's axis
by the intense and bitter conflict between the
F. c. d. c. and the Small and Early As all of
the Englsh-speaking world undoubtedly knows
the Family Circle Dancing Class is the pet pro-
tege of his arstocratic nibs, Mr. Ward McAllister
The +. g. ID. G. has prided itself upon it's balls
at Delmonico's heretofore and believed that it
had gained 80 much prestige and position that
nothing else Of the kind could ever live in New
York. Hence, it became somewhat careless
and In the person of Mr.. Ward McAllis-
ter sent invitations to no less than
1ve highly improper and utterly common
people. These persons appeared at the final
obnoxious to a number of the best people there!
One OF the tabOOed was dressed and acted I'M
such very bad form that he attracted universal
attention. 1t was subsequently ascertained
that he was taiIor's clerk, and very Disagree
able one at that. This was too much for the
more exclusive element, aud great commotion
was raised, followed by split" which took
the form of an opposition organization to be
known as the Small and Early. The ladies who
organized this opposition to the famous and
~ II Z,
Henry Chapman, Mrs. Griswold Gray and Mrs
Adrian lselin, They have issued invitations
for a ''cOtilliOn" series of balls and are over
Whelmed with applications for admission to
the new dancing club. AS soon as q thing gets
u reputation for exclusiveness in New York,
every man, woman and child struggles to yet
into it. The Small and Early sort of
KNOCKS Its more pretentious rival by
clever little dodge for bringing its members to-
getner, which Is known as the "new o'clock
tea The idea of all these socials is to bring
young girls who have just been brought out in
society into the presence of eligible Young
men at proper intervals. The new teas will be
given at Delmonicos and their distinctive fea-
ture Is the fact that men are invited and ex-
pected to drop in On the festivities on their way
home. AS nnety-nine Of the brokers. bankers
ana spectators Of the city pass Delmonico's on
their way home. the Small and Early will gather
throng of young men that will offer an adm-
raole field for the operations of match -,ffaktfg
REV. MIR. NEwMAN's SENSATION. ii" 7"''e
The Rev DR.. John P Newman, whose con-
gregations are as large here as they were in
washington, created sensation last Sunday by
preaching sermon in favor Of the theory of
sprltualism. Some of the members of the con-
gregation were startled by the position he took
me splritualists present, however We're de-
llghted IN finding such champion. Gen Grant
was In his pew, as usual, and no doubt thought
IL all right as he still has great admiration for
ParSOn Newman. as he Is frequently called here
DR.. Newman lives in fat house in 59th street
facing Central Park. His apartments are most
luxurious. The floors are covered with rugs.
tiger skins, and skins OF various other animals
handsomely embroidered portieres hang from
shining brass rods, and there Is profusion of
pictures and bric-a-brac ornaments everywhere
"hen ne came In the reception room and sat
down, was impressed with the change that has
taken place in his appearance since he came to
New New orN: he Is agelng very fast. His hair
has become quite thin and gray and his face
has become furrowed with deep lines
The papers seem to have missed nv sermon
last Sunday" he said. 1T was because they
were after political sermons. I suppose"
'Did you really declare your belief in a snirjt
world and the communication Of spirits?" / in
quired
Il sought to prove that the Bible teaches the
existence of spirits, and Of their return under
certain conditions. There are the cases of
NoscS, EiiJail, CNFlSU ana ST. raul. Moses and
Elijah appeared in the human form hundreds OF
years after their deaths"
What do you say of Paul's case?"
He was lifted up to the third heaven-that is
MS spirit was He saw the spirit world and
that is why he longed to die. Other men shun
death"
''Do you believe then in an intermediate
state!" ..--- Z, tf.r
The scriptures teach it plainly. This belief
In an intermediate condition has prevailed in all
ages"
DO you believe in the appearance and COM
munication Of spirits in the present day?"
There is no doubt OF It, Events happen
every day that can only be explained by attribut-
Ing them to the agency of spirits Deaths occur
and friends hundreds Of miles away know it in
stantly: You can't account for such phenomena
scientifically"
DO you think certain persons have the power
OF getting messages from the spirit world!"
Eyes"
"HOw do they get the power?"
"By yielding themselves up to it. They must
have faith in the existence and communication
of spirits"
''Have you had any personal experience in
support of your theores?"
g! have had personal proof Of the strongest