The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-23
SARATOGA IN GAIA SPIRIT.
Tho Great Garden Party md The PRE-
dcnt's Presence Give East to the Plea SURE

never been a greater number OF people here.
The hotels are OVERLOOKING. the sidewalks are
thronged and the shops remind Que Of New
York. because 1t is difficult TO get waited on.
The hackmen are reap!ng harvest. and hotel
walters have such q high estimate OF their
own Importance and OF the necessity Of maxi
ing hay while the sun shines, they look for
their fee In advance. The nucleus OF interest
this week has been the Grand Union Hotel. On
Monday the garden party was hold. and
the grounds. dancing platform. piszzas.
and drawing room were crowded to
the point Of discomfort. A veritabls
dress parade Is this affair. except to the
younger element, who pay some attention to
the dancing. Not exclusive by any MEANS
but all tho Same the Weather contingent is
largely represented-and moro largely than
usual this year-perhaps. because 1t Is tho
chance of the season. or. indeed. OF the yoar.
for displaying jewels. Nowhere otf the stage
will one SEQ the same prodigalty OF gems.
Everything goes: all colors OF the rainbow are
grouped on one small person. fastened on
mock, arms fingers. couture ears, and not iu-
frequently all over the corsngo The handles
Of lorgnettes and fans como in for share. and
the buckles on slippers as we'll.
The decorations OF tine grounds this year
were oven more lavish than usual especially
in the way Of illumination. The scene after
sembled an Oriental f6te. Another year. Col.
Woolworth thinks. it will be necessary TO
charge admission 10 guard against the un-
comfortable crowding. Tho pian heretofore
has been to issue 5000 invitations. but as q
rule several people squeeze In on one ticket.
Among The superb toilets was that OF Mrs
j. 4. Campbell of New York 1t was composed
OF white Brussels net. embroidered with ferns
diaped over heavy white silk. From her head
to her waist she was a glitter OF gems Mrs.
William Layton OF New York wore white bro.
caded more. embroidered with pearls.
Her Jewels were gorgeous. Mrs. Hiram
{. Kroh. beauty OF tho Spanish tyne.
wore gown OF old English point lace over q
retticoat OF canary .colored satin, bordsred
with white ostrish feathers and silver pas
sementerie. Diamonds pearls. and tur
uuoise were tho Jewels. Mrs. q. W.
Downing OF New York. cottager
wore black lace oyer mink silk; She had SUI
black lace. with trimmings Of green velvet.
She wore many diamonds. Mrs. Julia Chase
g. wre s"ss. sas
and heIiotrope gown. Mrs. Edwin McCahill
Of Washincton wore white silk almost Gov
Hand. embroidered white chiffon was the ma
terinl OF Mrs. II; J. Cariols gown, with sX-
CALVIN Hull If Brooklyn wore a golden failie
and crire toiet and emerulds and diamonds.
lhcIV WAN u VI JUST bGtA tOLctS,
snch in its waya masterpiece OF tho costumer's
art
dcnt tneie was no abase msnt in tho number
of gu. SITS at tho hotel following the garden
party. The annex on Congress street is in use
ana the enormous dining room cannot Oy any
means accommoin all the visitors ut one
time. 1t is years since such crowdng has been
seen.
On Thursday evening the small folks OF the
hotel had things their own way Iora while, the
lit Of Miss nc Ienan, the '' young '. W. woman who
has done SO much this summerto promote
sr ss th this has ess
ad % sns Were o.
teers tte a RHINE o9s
roy Queen OF me Aries: and the lovely gar-
ans crowded the ballroom to do honor to the
little ones.
to say. almost double the number Of women
than mon. Early in the morning they began to
,bs ths snd all eyer
the day. They hung about, the hotel al!
mornnEa and sne before the hour Ilssd
n nor Rhs
comics Immediately adjoining the space, rallied
tho no 81 GUESTS. On Tho contrary. nine:
anu rs ms wbo had A tie nefor
Q, the hotel As the rrssjdsnts party fas
bean let In nlaee; and the facade OF the hotel
further embelishs! with an enormous flag
opposite. was almost as profnsely decorated
as IN iaet were many OF the buildings alonG the
which is Wider than any New York public
narrow passage for the Presidential party.
Thousand. OF women stood pa icptiy Tor more
retpe near he cbSf
As the carriage containing the President ap-
bo s bsa b.sn "a hs Sz
jumped o their feet and then on, the chairs
many on tn. balcony railing. ,Koiaks wore
Hemmsa in in was lIr; Harri Alter his Brief
speech he crowd wi, literally took possess2n g,
sysdsd "' A i.AHu !hs last pa Word q 0 RS
s sns " bssan
10 wonder Mr. Ha,risoG ropuiar WITH
is by no means impressive nor by any special
the kindly Lam, 50. glad; ,o-know;;you express.
e e!n H Whsn add H :0 Woman. Best
q AL f. Is aVt ,Hs,Snt
witn man. %'u Stsn and he can
hs 10 own sex. but never to woman. AZ
man ma eW Was led throush the art File corraor Of
tho Grand union i ,r, the elevntor To- his rooms
eh sskc on H.. aaf
two others fianking the dressing bureau In Ihe
sleeping ROOM 1t was disapI ointment to
many that the reception took place on tho
piazza. as it WAS simply impossible for other
than ,i,ose IN position III front OF the piazza on
the public thoroughiors to pass tho President, |
II is hoped nor. private receptinn may take |
plncc in tho drawing room before Mr.. Harrison
leaves.
Last evening the President dined quietly in
his apa ri mpnt and received no visitors Before |
soclock his morning hs was seen IN the hotel
far as can be learned his only social 81 gage
ment is n prnspectiy" dinner a;0the cottage
OF Mr.. Bliss on North broadway
Col. woo!worth was made happy this morn
inc BY n promise that the President would I've !
present th. evening in ne BALLROOM Ct the on,
Kitchen, This is a charity close f. Col. WOOL
anticiTations.' The proera9,ms includes Mar
syall 7. Wilder. who will be assisted by |
Frank Russak. and A. A. Rankin In |
vocal and instrumental music. Let 1t be ex
planned tho Diet Kitchen is a charity which |
milk. ard nearly as much Of beef tee; rice.
although through. tho PHYSICIANS order. the |
hreadwinner OF q family is often brought bac!
to health by wholesome QOurlSlmelt 6oCurod