The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-01
WH4r rs GOING ON IN SOCIETY.

WHAT ~ GOING ON IN SOCIETY.
The enormous sum in premiums paid on
boxes for the coming horse show at the Mad.
ison Square Garden speaks we'll for the pros.
perity Of the city. as we'll as for the growing
disposition on the part OF noneyed men to
give every possible encouragement to the as.
sociation. A horse and yacht are the rich
mans favoritc toys. and he will spend any
amount OF money 10 secure the highest breed
OF the one and the best build OF the other. In
Europe horses are the pet indulgenees Of
kings and emperors Queen Nictoria's "Sa.
cred Hanoyerians." as the cream -colored stud
are called. never appear but ON state oc-
casions, do no work. and arc watched over
and cared for with all the vigilance be.
slowed upon the royal children. It is
much the Same with the Cars "Orloffs"
and the Emperor Williams" Mecklenburgera"
Their imperial masters look upon them as
among tho most valuable possessions. and
they are guarded. liko the crown Jewels, from
every possibility OF injury or interference. In
this country neither man nor beast has any
royal road to eminence. but 1t Is pleasant to
see how the interest In the four-footed cres-
ture is growing year by year. and how largely
capitalists nre willing to give for the posses.
sion Of blooded animals. The sale OF the late
Mr.. Belmont's stud farm exempliHes this. and
tho money likely to be gathered In by the
Horse Show Association at the coming display
will amply confirm it.
OF course the show has its social aspect and
tho meeting together OF the smart set un.
der one roof after the summer dispersion Is
always an occasion Of interest and enjoyment
The display OF dress and fashion that accom-.
panies the affair gives 1t brilliancy. and It 10
eagerly looked forward to a an excuse for
dinners and suppers and for pleasant loung.
incs both by day and by night Every woman
has her pet horse and every girl her favorite
rider. with whom she can chat and fiirt and
air her choice vocabulary OF horsey talk which
in some cases indicates good knowledge
OF the subject and in others Is in the highest
degree superficial Mrs. Prescott Lawrence 10
rs good Judge OF horses points as her hus.
band, and her ponies and carriage teams al
ways secure prizes. The same may be said Of
many other society women. Indeed. II one who
knows them we'll were asked what woman Of
to-day prizes most highly among her worldly
possessions. he would answer. Her horse and
her dog" They rank far above houses or
lands. jewels or precious metals. and 1t IL sur.
prising that they are not moro often included
among the wedding presents. 50 dinlcult tose-
lect for bride.
It is well for the chrysanthemum exhibition
that it comes to Madison Square Garden be-
fore the display Of equine beauties. as 1t would
otherwise seem to be q little tame to the
lovers Of sport and horseflesh. But It will DO
very fair to see. nevertheless, and horticul-
tural displays. carrying with them as they do
one OF the highest orders Of artistic beauty. a.
we'll as the means and appliances for decora-
ton Of lawns. gardens. and parks. to say noth-
ing Of boudoirs and dining tables, hospitals
and sick rooms. ought to appeal strongly to all
refined and sensitive natures. The chrysanthe-
l.. t,ks Ers~ -, ~Ikh
largely cultivated in Japan. The French
care but little for it's brilliant and varied
hues. as. on account Of its lack Of perfume. they
declare it to be absolutely without sentiment
and French woman would rather have the
smallest bunch OF violets than a big nosegay
of the snowy autumn flower. The most beau
tiful and artistically assorted chrysanthemums
in the world are to be seen In the Temple Gar
dens. London. where they have bloomed and
held up their stately heads. year after year.
since the famous meeting held there Of rival
chieftains in the time Of King Henry VI. whom.
according to Shakespeare. the red and white
rose was first selected as the badge Of Ian.
caster and OF York.
The engagement Of Mr.. James Iorillard
Kernochan to Miss Eloise Stevenson. daughter
of Mr. v. K Stevenson. has at last been openly
announced. OF course 1t was q surprise to the
friends OF Mrs. James p Kernochan. but all
who know the young lady speak enthusiasts.
cally her charms Of mind and person.
Several other engagements which have bsen
announced and denied show disposition 10
announce themselves again. II not BY word Of
mouth. at least by the mysterious signs and
signals which tho initiated know full we'll
Reference to them. however. had better b
avoided until they receive authentication.
Among the debutantes Of the winter who Win
probably be seen as often In New York - In
Washington is the daughter Of Col. and MrA
Jerome Bonaparte. who have returned from
Europe. and will reopen their Washington
home for the winter COL Bonaparte's din
ners are sumptuous affairs. and In olden times
he was said to have the best chef In this
country. Mrs. Bonaparte is a descendant Of
Daniel Webster. and her daughter in addition
to unusual good looks and the advantages and
accomplishments Of q very careful education.
will inherit handsome fortune from her
paternal grandmother. And 30 1t would seem
that the buds of this winter will many OF them
have O shower OF gold to add brightness 10
their pretty faces. and to help them ON their
thorny path. It will not detract In tho leasa
from their freshness and beauty. nor lessen
the admiration Of the stronger sex.
The marriage Of Mrs. Sidney Swan and
Elisha Dyer. Jr.. will take place at Newport On
Thursday next. All that are left Of tho sum-
Lnor EoSAOeuIS WILL VI cou1oo oo0AO~ olAo saA0xO
will be large contingent Of Baltmoresns
among Mrs. SWANS friends, and not . few froR
this city to see the last Of the popular Elisha.
Balls at Tuxedo are always gay and suo-
cessful affairs. and the one given on Friday
evening sustained the reputation Of its prods-
cessors Mr.. James Breese led the cotillon IN
the spacious and beautifully decorated ball.
room. dancing with Mrs. Henry G. Chapman.
who looked extremely well In white chiffon
and valenciennes lace. The bride. MIRA George
Barclay. was present. as was also Mira William
Earl Dodge. who has recently arrived nom
abroad. and wore French creation OF striped
pink satin Mrs. Paul Tuckerman and hog
sister, Miss Katharine Minturn. were among
the dancers. as were also the pretty Hissss
Sterling Of Baltimore. MIRA Stuyvesant Fish