The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-09-14
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~. was the Distinguished rsopie dressed
end Acted Tho Jcy ~ the Little fclh
TnE Kssssdros, AAhGroaA, N. - Sep
teinbor 8..-At the garden party oil the
beauty, Wit fashion, wealth, aud culture
nov conferred In Saratoga we're present.
Saratoga al this season Of the year may
count Tvs social llors by scores, and dis
tinpulshcd people are the rule aud not the
exception. The afternoon hours between
and were devoted TO the children, Moth
ing could exceed the Joy Of lac children as
they went skipping down the garden walk
dressed like so many fairies in ilcecy robes
of pale hues, aud with lluttering ribbons
and proflsion of flowers. They danced
merriiy upon the platform, which was
erected upon the lawn, and made as pretty
a picture OF youth and happiness as one
would wish 10 see.
of Chinese lanterns were lighted and cleo
trio lights flooded the garden with their
golden glow, the scene presented almost
surpassed description. The green ana vel
yety lawn, the rich foliage OF the magnlll'
cent elms, the play OF the fountains, the
brillancy and perfume Of the flowers, the
swinging lanterns cleaning IN rainbow;
colors among the trees. the iestooneI
lights which fell athwart the spray OF the
fountains and turned them into shoWerlng
pieces of opal, emerald, topaz, sapphire,
ruby, and amethyst, while the leaves OF the
trees seemed crystalliZed into gllstenlnS
gems, All this made up scene OF sum-
mer splendor which was more like dream
of oriental magnitcence than anything
else, and which those who have not been
fortunate enough to witness could hardly
| MI hmprlrl and
probably not in Europe, has ever been
given fete which equaled, much less sur
passed, -
The ladies added to the natural beauty OF
the scene by enjoying themselves in Their
most SPLENDID toilets, and the display oil
elegant costumes and the lavish proiusion
of costly gems was unprecedented; Mlillohs
of dollars were represented in the hne laces,
satins, silks, and yelvets in which the bellies
and matrons graced the occasion, and mill
| ions more flashed out beneath the glow oil
the electric lights in the superb diamonds
and other Jewels with which beauty was
adorned. 1t was remarked, also, that there
| were more beautiful women assembled TO-
gether in the garden and upon the piazza
| than were ever seen before III Saratoga.
One lady from New York wore superb
point d Alencon lace dress that cost $3,UOO,
and lady from the Quaker City was elab-
orately dressed in filmy robe of exquisite
point over white satin, which was OF the
same value. THIS fair Philadelphian also
wore $50,0O0 worth Of diamonds, which
comprised superb necklace, earrings,
braceie cts, and tiara for the hair.
broidered by hand, elegant toilets decorated
with point lace were as plentiful as the
losyes in the garden. One of the most
unique and most elegant toilets OF the even
ing, worn by lady not unknown to fame,
was of black satin, beautifully painted III
oil in design of roses, daisies buttercups,
IVY LEAVES, AND OTHER FOLIAGE.
This charming costume would have de-
lighted the eyes OF Oscar Wide had ne Deen
present to have admired it.
Upon the second balcony OF one OF the
wings sat General Grant with Mrs. sGrant,
Mrs. A. T. Stewart, Judge Hilton and
party. The general looks hale and hearty,
and is evidently enjoying the period OF
rest he is having after the arduous lie he
has led. What with war, politics and
world Sightseeing General Grant has
passed through the busiest of lives, and has
well earned the laurels he now wears so
quietly and so unassumingly. Every
morning found him early abroad, and
down to the old Congress park to drink OF
its famous spring, coming and going so
quietly that few observed him, or, indeed,
covered him. 1t is remarked that the
general wears better clothes than be did
when president of the United States. His
broadcloth is new and glossy, and his
beaver hat shines as it were used to do in
those tumultueus days after the war. Some
say that liyingin New York and moving in
aristocratic Knickerbocker circles has
heightened the general up, and made line
gem of what was before a rough diamond.
HOW GENERAL SRANT ACTED.
It was expected that during the evening
General Grant would hold a reception in
the drawing-room of the hotel, but proba-
bly, he has long ago become wary. of hand
shaking, and there were so many thousands
present at the garden party that the task OF
greeting them all would have been most
arduous. He, however, walked through
the parlors, along the piaZzas, midtown
through the garden with Mrs. A. L. Stew
Haft upon his arm. Mrs. Grant was escorted
by Judge Hilton. She was richly attired
in cream colored Canton crepe, which
costume was made for her while in Japan
1t was deliberately, embroidered and pro
fusely trimmed with real HalepcienneS lace.
She wore superb diamond jewelry.
Mrs. Stewart was dressed in handsome
cost ume of white lined satin, trimmed with
ruby velvet. Her solitaire earrings Of sur
passing purity and brilliancy attracted
much attention. Mrs. Stewart is probably
the most youthful appearing lady OF her
years now in Saratoga. She is often seen
in the ballroom, and always dressed in
exquisite taste. In despite of the recent
Developments" Governor Cornell attend
ed the fete, and appeared to enjoy himself
n rall a q tho raqt IF the world.