Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-05-04
WHAT SHE SEES.
A SACRAMENTO GIRL IN NEW
YORK OBSERVES.
Some Notes of What a Young Cali.
fornia Woman Sees of In
terest at the East.

l0f group of young ladies, natives of Sacra-
mento, now visiting in the East, one well known
young woman makes note of some of the things
that most impress themselves upon her thought,
as she views New York on a first visit. The
value of the notes are in their entire frankness,
and in the purpose they serve in illustrating
how great city impresses young person from
the far West.
New YORK, April 26, 1889.
One with eyes cannot walk the streets
of such city as this and do no thinking
and make no comments. If stranger,
you cannot be unaware of the difference in
places generally, and in particulars. One
feels peculiar thrill upon entering for
the first time such great and truly won
derful city as this. If you are fond of
studying human nature there is ample OPP
portunity afforded here, and for gratifying
ones curiosity. A ride upon
THE ELEVATED ROAD,
Is almost the first attempt the stranger
makes at sightseeing; and there is very
much to be seen as you are spun upon your
way along this winding road, over the
heads Of the multitude in the streets be-
low-indeed, flying by houses, parks and
the various novel sights on the line of the
railway is pleasant pastime. To watch
your fellow passengers is an occupation by
no means to be despised. The variety of
races represented amuses you. People of
nearly all classes and colors, ages sizes and
nationalities mingling democratically to-
gether, none speaking and each silently
regarding his neighbors. 1t is especially
interesting to ride on the elevated" early
in the morning, or between the hours of 5
and 6 in the evening, and though stand
ing room" only is the rule, you can busy
and entertain yourself watching the bust
ness men as they peruse their daily papers.
Their faces are interesting studies, as they
reflect more or less the emotions OF the
readers. The man without his newspaper
on " the elevated" is a rarity indeed.
ON THE STREET.
Descending from the platform of this
singular little street railway we quickly
reach the busy street, and if it be Broad
way, a stroll up that world-famous thor
oughfare is most inviting. "Fair women
and brave men" homely women and ugly
men, the fashionable girl and the ridicu-
ulous dude, his mouth, and in fact his
whole face, screwed out of shape to keep
the monocule in his eye-all these people
hurrying, scurrying, hither, thither, few
sometimes stopping for moment to look
into the beautifully-dressed windows with
their gorgeous displays, but as a rule NOV
mig on" This ocean current Of humanity
Is to the stranger interesting beyond de-
scription.
In all the length and breadth of Kearny
and Market streets, in San Francisco, YOU
do not find that quiet elegance that you
notice almost any day on Broadway and
on Fifth Avenue. There is a certain style
and ease of gentility about the New
Yorker that is proverbial; yet it appears
to me- on making comparison, that there is
brilliancy and dash about the Westerner
not to be mistaken. The Kaleidoscope
view so dazzling to the eye in the Califor-
MIA metropolis is not so noticeable nor SO
radiant here.
THE WEALTHY PEOPLE
In New York generally drive, and hence
are seldom seen to join in the promenade
Golden Gate Park cannot, of course, boast
of so much extravaganza in display of
wealth as is seen between and o'clock
on the Avenue and in Central Park. 1t is
a panorama passing description. Such
dashing turnouts as you see here can be
but feebly fancied by those who have not
looked upon them in New York. They
must be seen. Massive victorias, drawn
by beautiful, high-spirited animals, in
IL I'd L.
Jehu who could not by any possible means
be induced TO turn his head either to
the right or left, and who is apparently
unconscious even of the presence of the
liveried footman by his side. As rule,
these functionaries of the box and whip
are elean-shayen and look literally "spic
and span." If the family be in mourning,
these men will be found attired in long
black coats, depending to their heels, a
vide band of black in their hats, and
frequently the harness of the horses
adorned with heavy, black tassels. When
in half mourning, the wide band disappears,
and purple rosette is distinguishable on
the rvgalia of the horses.
TURNoUTs.
White kid and fawn-colored collars on
horses are noticeable, and the conceit
makes a striking and pretty appearance.
One of the favorite single turnouts is the
trim tan-painted blackboard. Tea-carts,
dog-carts, tilbury's, buggies, tally-ho's,
and every known kind Of conveyance can
be seen daily on these fashionable drives.
The sight oeggars description by simple
Sacramentan. Even though one cannot
indulge in such luxuries, we can TO use an
old and familiar phrase, sit on the fence
and see them go by" and that is amuse-
ment-or, shall ! say entertainment
enough for one time at least. New York
has
"RIALTo,"
Not as the European knows it, but it
suffices here. For instance, it is portion
OF Broadway, few squares on either side
o. Twenty-third street, where well-known
men of our times, Of all tricks and trades,
are wont TO congregate and discuss the
issues Of the day or hour or each other.
In wandering about from place to place
you will see many queer and ludicrous
sights. Standing the other day in win
dow of the sixth floor of the Holman
House, and looking out upon the surround
ing housetops, comical picture came
within the scope OF my view. The domes-
tics of the ST. James Hotel were out upon
the roof for breath of fresh air, and they
were indulging in an impromptu soiree.
They were evidently enjoying their breath
ing spell. / had heard OF dancing in a
barn. but walizing on housetop was a
novelty that had its ludicrous side for me-
and illustrates phase of life in crowded
city. There is ample opportunity here for
picking up material for pen pictures. The
eyeis
CONSTANTLY ATTRACTED
Toward something new and unfamiliar
giving to life here that variety and spice
exhilarating to all people, and especially
delightful to the visitor for curiosity To
the New Yorker this city abounds in
attractions, and there certainly is no place
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