New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-11
HOME AND SOCIETY.
CHAT OF THE SEASON.

PICTURES AS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FASHIONS
REVIVAL OF CRooUET-BULB PLANTING
TILE USEFUL observation-disclosures.
MAS GIFTS.
1t IS strange that pictures. especially Landscapes
are not utilized in decorative way, and
that millionalres instead OF giving carte blanche TO
some expensive decorator should not try 10 bring into
their homes some lovely. sunny bit OF seashore Or
forest TO gladden. the eyes during the long and dreary
days OF winter. Fancy little white room, Tor
instance finished in panclled wood With glowing
landscape full! Of warmth and color framed into the
wall, one Of those modern creations that so full
OF light and atmosphere that il would II the
glad outdoor summer breezes were brought into the
room itself Or In a more sombrely finished apart
mcnt vista might be opened into the deep glades Of
a cool woodland {" fecked with leafy shade and
shine" What possibilities Of pleasure to tired eyes
such rooms would give! These, moreover would not
be costly than the ornamentauons CT a modern
decorator.
"What are to be the next seasons fashionsl' Ia
ever a momentous question +, minds feminine at this
time Of the year, and 1t Will be relief to the many
and disappointment to the few 10 hear that there
seems thus far to be no radical change to speak Of
and flat there will be particular Innovation 10 mark
the difference between those who "lnT and ttOse
who are "out" Of the fashion. The Russian blouse
the Elton jacket, the getaway coat and tie bodice are
all holding their own and the difference between
autumn and summer costumes simply to be
in the material used. The bell skirts also prac-
ticaly unchanged. except thai the plain hens and
fiat trimming of the spring have been superseded by
small ruches and rufHes which put In groups
OF two or three on the bottom Of TIE skirt In the
way OF coats there several models To choose FROM
Happily the short reign of the ooebac coat is over
1t was decidedly unpopular but its modification In the
way OF Vatican peats from the neck confning the
fulness which unbecoming TO the figure Is q
great Improvement, and makes really pretty garment
Of 1t. The long Russian belted at the waist will
undoubtedly be OF the most popular styles Of tho
coming winter; and the deep circular cape reaching
just below the hips will be much used this autumn.
This is also with ulster 10 match and makes
most comfortable garment for travelling or driving
In evening gowns the changes more apparent, a
short waisted effect being quito marked IN the newest
importauons. Empire" styles In high favor just
now the waist being either finished with a ribbon
crossed behind and tied with vertical bow In frcnt.
or with what Is prettier STILL scarf Of thin silk with
large bow tied In front Oh the left side Just above
the bust with end standing up against the shoulder
Another particularly pretty revival is the coored SILK
scarf to be worn with white evening dresses thrown
loosely over the quite after the fashion Of the
old pictures
Many people will be looking about them for
winter quarters. There IL large contingent who
make their homes in the country and who take a
house IN town for a short time only, and these are
now booking at various dwellings with view TO rent
HS ucin loT sue ScdSou III examining HouSc
which is for rent, there essential portion that
Is usually overlooked. and that is the cellar, It's capa
hhues being usually taken for granted II the rest Of
the house is Yet sanitary condition
Is Of the highest importance whether lives ON the
first top floor. To be healthfui cellar mus be
perfectly dry there be no odor OF any kind. II
should be thoroughly whitAwashed. and the floor |
should be made Of asphalt The soil pipe should be IN
full sight. The coldar box Of the furnace should be
perfectly clean and the outside apersture projected
~ xxA~a tsfrn ,~oN IN
have expert examine the plumbing
Modern plumbing is exposed view much as
possible. which is great advantage the old |
fashioned kind. which used 70 be packed in sawdust
shavtngs and encased In boards, making & almost
impossible find leak THIS would generally he
absorbed for some time by these packing before II |
would be discovered thus generating poisonous gases
md even bacteria.
CroQuet-which for no reason whatever has been
quite superseded by lawn tenns--is coming once more
fashion IN this country. In England by the |
way II has gone out, but has always held us
own at garden parties and outdoor entertainments
The expert coquet players OIL the other side carry |
about with them their mallets which as care
fully chosen and cherished rs are rhe mcques OF the
best tennis players. one obvious advantage. OF
croquet Is that II Is not necessary 70 don manners
or ducks play he game, and Il IS quite
compatible with the most becoming costumes. which
makes II really more desirable for garden parties,
where women supposed to wear their smarest
gowns, than It's more popular rival II PLAYED on
smooth shaver lawn by skilled players It can be made
almost as scientific game as billiards People with
country houses in the habi- Of entertaining,
should DO all they can 10 bring croquet again into
prominence and provide facilities for showing It TO
be The really excellent game that 1t Is
One Of the greatest drawbacks to a clever woman's
success In business life is her versatility. The mascu
line mind as a rule, rarely. if ever. has this tcmpta
tiop Having once turned his energies In one direc-
,on a man feels no desire leave his self allotted
work for another occupation whereas the woman. on
the other hand, sooner finds herself fairly success
ful IN the one direction than she instnctivey turns IN
another. II she is gradually acquiring knowledge
az literature and hears that else Is doing
well in decoration, she leaves her scattered Mss |
and works with paints and textiles. If she Is an
actress she tries being artist a writer, and 80
on nd infnitum. OF course this Is not the case |
with an there many women, ana tner hunoei
is continually the increase, who are STEADY OF |
PURPOSE and are therefore successful In their WORK
but It 10 undoubtedly true Of too many, ana IL IS
this very facility and adaptabilty that should be
guarded against as a dangerous gift inasmuch As
n is apt TO open paths that lead TO nowhere
Glove me, love nv dog" is proverb that has
frequent exempEfcations, as many people kh'" ~
their cost vertsble euds having arisen on account
OF predatory canine favOritcs who lave been 700 |
roughly handled by some Indignant neghbor. The |
scr1ptural command OF bear and forbear seems 10 |
be an unknown quantity 20 good ChrlSlahs WIN !"
10 q question concerning their dogs, Just complaints
being generally received with intolerance when ~ |
usually followed by retaliation and deadly haTeh'
When, therefore. instance occurs where both me
owner and the neighbor act like reasonable human
creatures and are mutually considerate. II Us Il
refreshing exception, and deserves to be he!o up |
for the admiration Of the public Mrs. X Kept
two lively terriers who barked vigorously at anything