The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-05-04
NEW STYLES IN CARRIAGES.
Old Gentlemen and Ladies' Specially
Provided For,


During the last few days OF favorable weather
the roads have literally been thronged with
vehicles OF all descriptions, says the Ne,O York
Mol and EFpTosS, and any number OF new
styles have been seen out. Hence the carriage
makers have heen put TO their best to supply
the exacting demand for novelties made upon
them, aud number OF attractive turnouts
have been produced.
For ease and comfort the grand phmton is
M ted. II Ia an elegant high-standiug car
tlage, mounted on suspension springs aud Is
very easy. II is well adapted to display
lady's dress. Tho phmton Is painted black
and has hair line Of amber for decoration.
In front the drivers seat stands six feet from
the ground, under which is French boot A
the back ,s a rumble for a footman. With a
pair OF handsome bay horses, a high hood
make one Of the most handsome turnouts u
be seen this sen on. Mr.. s. ]. Tillen aud Mrs
George 0sgood have each purchased one.
weighs 1876 pounds and costs 81 600.
new gentlemans spider phmton has been
made and sells readily. 1t is much lighter
than the old pb@tor, having the seats mount
ed on fine wrought iron work In place OF the
old heavy boxes. II can be used with or with
out hooc, and has q rumble at the back for
the footinan. 1t weighs 800 pounds and costs
S1,100. An, Their very roomy phmton has been
made especially for ladies' use. II Is beauti-
fully ornamented with cane work on the body
and has large top extending we'll forward to
protect them from the suns rays. In front is
an elaborate er-plated driving rail, orna-
mented with acorns. 1t Is mounted on very
fine and expensiye iron work, and the stops
are so arranged that they are easy to mount,
II weighs 700 pounds and costs $1,000.
ApewstyIe OF brougham called the London
Ia very handsome. II 10 mounted on heavy
wheels painted carmine and black. Judge
Hilton has purchased one and had 1t fichly
painted I'm dark colors with his monogram on
the panels II cost Sl,350. An extension
brougham with octagon front seats for four
pertons has handsome cylinder lamps and
costs $1,d60. All these carrages are mounted
on very fine platform springs. They are en-
irely new feature and are great improve
ment 20 the carriage.
very handsome brougham is painted dark
green and canary. IL 10 elegantly finished
and furnished with satin cushions and horn
fittings. 1t also has oak stable shutters to be
used when not In actual use This costs 81
400. The demi-mall phpton is mounted on
full Collins axles and has solid wheels. II
makes a very nne gentleman's turnout and
has a rumble for the footmAn. 1t weighs $40
pounds and costs 81 900.
Mrs. orme Wilson, nee Mrs. Carrie Astor,
VIII be seen out In new French victoria. 1t
is avery handsome carriage mounted on plat
form springs and elegantly upholstered with
brown nttlnRe. pair OF handsome French
lamps decorate the side. The carriage weighs
1913 pounds and costs $3.50. The duke VIC
tofia can be used as victoria or q lady g driv-
Ing ph@ton. II has shifting drivers seat
and shifting rumble. When used as phmton
the coachman's seat ia taken away, and when
as victoria the rumble Is removed. 1t costs
$3.50. The Count D'orsay is one of the
g'andest looking carriages made. II weighs
lao rounds, and the body 10 mounted on
le'ther braces. 1t is also called tho eight
spring D'orsey. 1t Is p iinted dark green, and
riped with light green and carmine. pair
elegant cylinuer lamps give II very hand
me appearance. MIR. Connell, Ex-Governor
T lden and Mrs. 0sgood have each purchased
one OF these. They cost 81 500.
Several new light driving wagons have been
bought. Mr.. Washington L. Connor has pur-
CHASED a side-bar wagon, to weigh 200 pounds
/ nd cost 1915. Mr.. Blair OF Washington has
purchased very light one. Hr. W. II. Van.
derblt has bought light, single.seat wagon
weighing 100 pounds, and one for two per-
sons. The secret OF the lightness aad great
strength OF these wagons lies In tho axle,
which, instead OF being all iron, Is half wood.
vertical steel plate IL Inserted In the wood
and forms II perfect arch. This greatly
strengthens and stiffeDs the axle, and causes
the wheels to run plumb ana prevents any
strain on the spokes and hubs.