New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-14

To quote from the diary OF an English Gentleman:
The society OF New-York consists ~ three classes,
entirely distinct. The first Is comro d Of the con
| stutcd authorities and Government officers, divlncs,
lawyers and physicians Of eminence, and the prln-
clpa merchants and people of independent property.
The second comprises the small! merchants, retail
dealers CLERKS subordinate officers Of the Government,
and members OF the three professions. S1hc third
consists OF tho Inferior orders Of the people. Tho
first OF these associate together IN style Of elegance
and splendor little inferior TO Europeans. Their
houses aru furnished with everything that Is useful,
agreeable ornamental, and many OF them are lifted
up IN tasteful magnihcenco. The dress OF the gentle
plain. elegant and fashionable. and corresponds
in every respect with the English costume. The
various ana dashing drapery Oi the Partisan bellies
than the elegant and becoming attire OF our London
beauties, who improve upon The French fashions But
there many who prefer the English Costume, or
at Least medium between that ahl the FRENCH.
In TAlng broadway sSme mornings nave Deeh
frequently tempted 10 bceys, white admlhng the
beautiful forms mat passed IN roVlow before me- hat
there existed sort OF rivalry among the NeW,l 0rk
beauties, there did years ago among the ladies
OF England and that Instead o. p9leh on the ngh.
or left Cheek TO denote Nhlg or Tory, methQught
/ could discover pretty Democrat la mode Fran
caise or sp Get ltue kcdUraliSt la mode AnglaSe.
THE young ladies' Of NowYOrk In general hand
some ard almost universally limo gGntee nguTUs.
Though am not inclined TO attribute their forms "a
This cause, yet they are certainly too fond Of tight
acng and COMPRISING their waists between steel,
stay tape and whaebone. Fair CompoxiOns, regular
featulfs and Gne forms seem TO be the prevailing
tsrscs Of rho American fair They do not,
however, eoioy their beauties for so long period a.
English women, neither do tey possess the blooming
eOuntsnance aud rosy tAgo Of health, predominant
among far counuyNomen, whose charms never
stand in need Of cosmetics. The beauty Of the Amer
lean parabes more OF the lily than tho rose
although the soft glow OF the latter IS sometimes met
with. Their climate, however, Is not 20 favorable
beauty that Of England, In consequence OF tho
excessive heat and violent changes OF the weather
peculiar 10 America must not omit 10 mention, In
Justice TO the American fair that saw but very
lew who had recourse TO rouge for the purpose Of
SMost travellers who have visited America have
charged the ladies' Of the Unted Statcs with having
GUS when applied the whole Of the fair SEX and
10 them alone. That tho Inhabitants Of the States
lowed by themselves, but It docs not particularly
attach 70 the temalcs. Who 50 far as have ave, been beer
fortune than the men,. Indeed, most OF the young
ladies met with had, IN general excellent teeth ;
and a. white ivory. Much has been said of the
ccfctoncy Of the polite and liberal accomplishments
be- great thirst after knowledge. Riches have
brought with em Sso V th ho easpo
set boast OF having reached the standard OF European
perfection they are not wanting 10 aS s0 Oh tb oSS
accomplishments which ornament and embesh private
life. Farmers, merchants, physicians lawyers and
10 come and II anthors artists philosophers male
their appearance at any time, they must as they have
fesslons. Colleges and schools aIu multiplying, but
education is still deectye for lack OF eneourasemsmd
and proper teachers Many have laste ios t ,i
Ing, and several young ladies' have displayed lhel
abilities In writing. Dancing Is an hnuseHout nutt
New-York ladies' are passonately fond Of and they
sre said TO excel thoso OF every other city In the
Union. Many arc we'll accomplished In music and
drawing and practise them with considerable sue
cess. Tho young men do not cnlivao Inese a. ~
tbeir favorito amusement. Billiards arc played win
two rod balls This is called the American game:
hit differs in no other respect nom the modo OF
playIn0 IN England ,,,..,. -. o,so,,,oa
IN much The same manner ms I'm England. New'Years
Iay Is Inc most important Of the year AZ the com,
plImentary visits. fun and meFifment OF me %sson
seem to be reserved for this day. Many OF the shops
arc shut mp, and tho PresbyteIians and few othof
religious scots OF dissenters attend pubic woshlp.
Wine, punch and cakes are served 70 al guests on