Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21


From the Neso York Sun.
A man of compact physique an(
healthy color, who was dressed in bath
ing suit, leaned against the rail of small
swimming-Dath up town yesterday and
carelessly knotted a bit Of rope as he
talked of his bathers.
"Pve been instructor Of the better ele-
ments of New York society for many
years." he said, "and may say that I've
been satisfactory
you do not deal with the humber ele-
ments, thenW
81 never touch anything that is not OF
the upper crust" said the constructor
comp0sedlv. "The tone is everything. ]
affect the upper tone. This is partly be-
cause I like it. as it is always pleasanter
to meet ladies and gentlemen than par
venus and upstairs, and partly because !
ind that it pays to be exclusive. II you
let people know that you cater to the bet
ter elements they VIII patronize you"
The place is near the Fifth avenue, in
one of the most aristocratic parts Of New
York. A livered attendant opens the
door. and number Of English and treuch
illustrated newspapers lie about. NO
American papers are in sight This would
indicate that the ''better element" does
not affect native journals. The bath it
self was a good-sized pool rallied in hand
sOmely, and nearly feet deep in spots,
with spring boards. swinging rings, SWIM
ming gear. and contriyances for trollc-
some, athletic, and daring swimmers
dyerhung various parts of the pool, whlle
commodious dressing-r0oms were ranged
around the four sides. A small platform
overhung the deep end of the bath. II was
at least 10 feet above the water, and was
designed for aerial diving
The professor was man Of great
gravity. He was set-cOnstrained and
thoughtful, but his composure never gave
the Impression OF sullenness or i'll humOr.
His manner was that Of student. and he
seemed rather proud of the discernment
which had led him to establish smim-
ming bath in such n neighbOrh0od.
''YOu can perhaps imagine the cost of
such place as this, where the rent Of the
two lots alone is enough to absorb a good
sized income, to say nothing Of the cost
OF the building, the water supply, heat,
and so on. The coal bills are enormous, as
Keep the pool at summer temperature all
through the winter"
He was interrupted here by the en-
trance of what looked like well-built
young man, with bull pup aud huge
walking stick. He was clad in the very
extreme of fashion. His trousers were
very wide and big, his coat tight and
natty. and he wore a walstcoat Of ribbed
drab velvet or Yelyeteen. His Oyergaiters
were Of the same color as the waistcOat.
English tan gloves, u big hat, and "A sim
gle glass, which was screwed into his
right eye, completed his outfit. The cane
had big horn head, and the dog had been
trained to walk alongside Of his masters
left foot. He was thoroughbred bull,
and evidently proud Of his master, at
whom he occasionally glanced with en-
tire commentator. His legs We're bowed
this applies to master and dOg-and his
jaw-the dOg's-hung sayagely. The
youth and the dog gared surily at the re-
porter, and then the youth opened his
mouth with an effort and emitted
sound something like "Or-yr."
''Quite well, thank you" said the pro-
fessOr, with a bow of extreme respect.
SHOW are you?'
Then he explained in an awe-struck
whisper, which was perfectly audible to
the young man as he strobe away toward
his dressing-room, that the newcomer
was the son Of a well-knoWn Wall street
banker.
admirable family, you know-blood,"
said the professor, solemly. "HOweYer,
to continue: l knew that such a place as
this would paw because everything has
shown OF late years that the tendency of
the better element of New York society
was toward eXclusiveness, and if this ele-
ment could find bath that was not com
mon they would patTonize it, Two years
ago society people established a swell
roller skating rink. The masses crept in.
and society gave up skating. They pa
JrOnized polo and cricket because the
crowds went To see base ball. Give them
thing that they can call their own and
they'll take care of it,
A few moments later the bull pup trot-
ted in sight with great swagger,
mounted the steps to the 10 feet hish
platform, lay down on the edge, put his
nose on his paws, and watched his mas
Ter closely, The master had just emerged
from his dressingroOm. An astonishing
change had taken place. ShOTn of the
single glass. the English clothes, the pad
ding, and all, he was no LONGER an impress
size swell. He had very prominent
nose, a thin neck, thinner legs, and enor-
nous feet. A number OF snowy rings
sparkled ON his fingers, and he carried a
sponge daintily in his left hand and a small
pail of water in his right hand. These
he placed carefully on the edge of the
pool, and then he went down step by step
backward into the water. He did not re-
ltdhc HIS notU upon ine hdniNltfh uLtli Ne
was up 10 his shoulders. Then he struck
out braVely--the water was about feet
deep-and swan with rapid and nervous
strokes about 6 feet. Then ne stood up,
turned around and swan back again. He
climbed up, sat down ON the edge, dipped
the sponge in the pail of water, and
spOnged his face and head carefully and
gently. Then he squeezed the sponge and
layed his hands. This done be sat there
pensively and looked up at the bun pup,
which was regarding him with admira-
ton.
ale is very fastidious," said the profess
sor, "and does not Ike TO have the same
water that he bathes in on his face and
hands. | taught him 20 swim. 1t was
seven months before he learned, but now
he is proficient, as YOU see"
After resting for some time the young
man made another excursion into the
water Of about the same distance, and
then repeated the ceremony with the
sponge ana pail.
"HaVe you many pupils OF The other
seXy" the professor was asked.
"Oh. yes. very considerable number
Their hours are from IN the morning tlll
4 p. m, and they are the most delightful
Of hathers.r
"Ihey are. oh9"
con. yes" warmly, "the most delight.
ful. What is more beautiful than beau.
tiiul woman To a bathing suit?r
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