The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-15
THEY DAZZLED SARATOGA
a PAIR OF STRANGERS FROM
ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.

One OF the Sensations OF the season q
Closing Days-Trausplanted but in
Full and Radiant Bloon-A Short
Reign and a Cooks Affectionate
Farewell.
(Copwi9hted)
NEW YORK, Sept. 4-When the curtain
falls on the Saratoga season one striking
feature Of the performance will be remem-
bered. Above the figures which assumed
commanding proportions here was that Of
Russian princess who scared majestically
| above stars Of lesser light and beamed
with patronizing splendor on John
Scanned, the owner of many fine horses
and the avenger of his brothers murder.
1t has Dsen q season Of social sensations. A
baron of mythical barony has masqueraded
before the footlights an Englishman Of
clamorous claims and doubtful ancestry
| has made himself conspicuous and host Of
minor but somewhat striking personalities
have struggled TO the surface TO tie con-
fusion OF landlords, the entertainment of
| the inltlated and the admiration of the
| gullible. 1t was reserved for two late
arrivals, however, to create a really pro-
| found aud enduring impression. The
masculine part of the combination was
arrayed after the manner of a travelled
| Engllshman. His equipment was a mar
Vicious and ingenious compromise between
a tennis suit and the outfit Of a thorough
bred drummer. His companion was a
charming girl, till her inviting lips were
parted, and then she revealed some
thing entirely out Of harmony with her
dazzling teeth, her voice, though strong
and clear enough was pitched
in shockingly audible key, ard had more
| than the suspicion of a cockney brogue,
mellowed by a cis-Atlantic residence Of a
! year or two. There was no mistake about
| the species. The AIRY and his 'Arriet were
on hand in radiant bloom. They had come
to conquer Saratoga, Just as in other DAYS
they had probably "donen Ramsgate or
| Brighton in the ''old country" America
is, of course, easily equal to the production
OF an exceedingly verdant and engaging
| specimen, but those VINO are familiar with
| the English product will unhesitatingly
| admit that the native article cannot COM
pare, either in elaboration of design or out
ward splendor, with AIRY. It has the in
calculable advantage of having not only the
| Seashore and other resorts at home, but he
| has extended his travels to the continent,
cheap fares across the channel enabling him
| to take in Paris, Dieppe, Irouville and even
| more distant points, at little expense. A trip
across the Atlantic seems to be a source Of
positive inspiration to him. Here produces
| here not only their characteristics, which
appear to be indigenous to British soil, but
revels in an added refulgence, born proba-
bly, of the inspiring influences of a radical
change of CLINE. AIRY was gorgeous in a
blazer that seemed Starched to the consist
ency of sheet iron, and she was equally
loud i'll green wash-silk with long bands
of watered silk ribbon hanging clear to the
ground in front, a blue cloth jacket and tip
tilted hat thai harmonized delightfully."- with
the neg ptquGnte.
ION, | say,n ne remarked, ''this ere is a
horfIl swell place. Wen ave to dress up
ERE, me deah."
well" piped, she pertly, "hi've brought
me good clothes AIRY. Wen be has good
has the best hof 'em.
Being thus i'll delightful accord to the
necessities OF the situation they fastened to
their hotel, somewhat unpretentious es-
adjustment within easy walking distance
of Broadway. In due season they reap
peared, 'Arrle5 in the lead She ambled
prettily out on the narrow piazza, took a
seat and played with her fan. The meta
morphosis was complete. 1t was the trans
plantation of the female cock1ey swell. one
sees abroad in summer, TO the great Ameri-
can Spa. Conscious of h9r pretty figure.
blonde hair and pink-and-white skin, and
regardless of the staring eyes that watched
sidewalk, she sat there playfully danglli e
her tiny lorgnette and drumming with her
toe, like a statue in bisque that had suddenly
become animated. Her hat was a marvel
from some famous cockney milliner in the
nelghborhood of the Strand. aud her wide
sleeysd gown, of the tbinnest texture was
clasped at the waist by bodies of black
silk, fronted by huge bow of mauve RIB
bon. Nothing so wholly gorgeous had
been seen in Saratoga during the season.
Presently there emerged from the hotel
a typical bowling swell. He seated him
self opposite the impatient beauty at the
table. From his diamond-studded bosom
to his pointed toes, from the
crown of his Partisan hat to his finger TIPS.
he was a type of the assertive cockney who
has seen a bit of the world and, therefore.
'knows it all" 1t was like genre picture
| of the Paris ulevards transported to
| Saratoga.
"AhF" exclaimed Arriet, with a glow of
satisfaction on her doll-like face. NOV we
can ave some lunch, can't we!
Lunch is hover remarked AIRY san
tiously, pulling a cloud from his cigar.
Hi awsked the clerk, We know, and e
said dinner is hon at O'Clock. Bettah
ave some think to keep youah strength
| hup, me deah."
This entertaining pair naturally excited
considerable interest. They suggested the
| Idea THAT tney had not long been married.
| Indeed, the clerk and one or two of the
| ladies at The hotel were positive they were
in the enjoyme Il of the honeym Jon. TIE
two were inseperable. They were to be
seen on Broadway arm-iu-arm; at & o
springs drinking together; in the suburb
sauntering like pair Of lovers, and at
meals-how they did eat together No
matter how promptly the other guests an
Swered the summons of the dinner bell
AIRY aud 'Arriet were sure to be found
seated and helping each other to mustard
and pickles, while waiting for the solids.
| Over the spirit of the pleasantest dreams
however, changes inevitably come. Ten
days brought it about in this case and the
| piazza billing and cooling gradually became
less pronounced. IL finally subsidized alto
gether. With it had disappeared 'Arry's
| diamond pin and some OF 'Arriet's jswelry.
| The handsome third tloor front room gave
place to quarters higher up.
His this ERE the room the clerk ha wsked
me SIG a week forF' he inquired, poi ntiug
to the dingy walls and the cocoa mating
on the floor. IVY, hits a houtragew
well, sir" replied the cham bermaid,
! saucily, everything is high in Saratoga
aud the higher the room the higher the
| rent"
Poor little 'Arrietl When they left she
seemed dreadfully annoyed at being COM
PEELED to SO, for. despite her startling toilet
! effects and her cockneylsms, she had bee )me
a favOrite with the men and wo men atiixa