New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17
HOME AND SOCIETY.
CHAT OF The SEASON.
xrwyoRK 1NpIFFERENCE-A YOUNG wIFE's
PLAINTIFF AUToCRATIC PLUMBER-CARE
OF THE FEET IN WINTER.

OF THE FEET IN WINTER.
II Is an uncomfortable experience for those who in
,h.,r own particular town Or village have held po-
.don OF paramount Importance to find themselves
thrown suddenly into the great unknown world OF
New-York social life To feel oneself at n
rlete nobody when has been accustomed for years
10 the consciousness of defined and comparatively
exalted position is BY means pleasant young
Tamorean who belonged to the jcunesse dore of his
world and who was obviously conscious of his posi-
tion visited NewYork at the height Of the season
expecting to be received with open by the gay
Young crowd with whom he had played polo and
hunted the willy anise scent ut Newport. What is
the matter with c. ?" said on his return for
Ia seemed in wretched spirits. and had completely
lost his zest for his accustomed pursuits. Did he
speculate dsastrousy IN NewYork ?" his friends won
dered, has he some unfortunate love affair"
still his melancholy continued although the cause
remained an cnigna-unt one evening ut a dinner
when the comparative social merits of NewlOrli and
baltimore were discussed with rather southern
craftsmanship. Then the moody and tacitum young
Timon suddenly burst forth with" There Is not one
OF US here who if dropped in New-lork would not be
lost and heard off, thus betIaying poor boy.
his modification and consequent disgust at his own
want OF success. 1t is not that NEWCOMERS are
either unhos ptable tickle; but they have the in
difference that is begotten of being the centre of
social life in this country. Outsiders not neces
sary TO their enjoyment, however desirable their set
may TO the social asprants of other places ana
unless a newcomer offer very exceptional ad'
yantages. society is very apt to regard him or her
with scant favor. But for the consolation of those
who have felt the discomforts OF being "out OF it
In the midst Of crowd let say that in London the
triumphant young New Yorker is very apt TO eX-
perence the uncomfortable sensation OF belhg
OH the outskirts OF the desirable precincts OF Mayfair,
and to long vainly for an entree into the exclusive
clubs and houses.
The two pale faces looking into the great shop
window Hlled with soft beautiful furs. Belonged
to u young mother scantiy clad and n little
boy Of five or tereabouts. both lingering nstnctivey
As they passed the wealth of clothing displayed
so temptingly Them things must be very warm
said the little fellow. land nice and soft, mamme'
"Very warm, dear, very nice and SOFT, answered inc
young creature. with unconscious repetition ds d
blast OF icy wind from the chill East River max
Ing them both SILVER they walked slowly on. III
IVES only chance scrap OF conversation heard as the
crowd surged by As if 70 mark the irregularities oi
fate the places OF the little mother and her boy were
Immediately filed by two young girls glowing wl'h
health and spirits, and evidently enjoying the Keen
wntry air. "Furs are selling for really ho'Ihne
here remarked one of them TO her companion' i
am going in 10 get a new boa and mum. although
really do not need them at ALL but they look 80 pretty
and soft and warm That cannot resist theil'
Almost the words rs those used by tlc snaooS
little child, but with what difference
Jim and l have capital plan now about our
Christmas presents said d pretty young wife. "fof
years each presented the other with expensive pres
ents that neither of wanted in the k~>t ana WIFI
which obliged to express the greatest s"'Si"0
ton, feeling all the while that II the same amount
Of money had been expended on what we really wished
for low much better il would have been. fih'ni|
we came to an understandings and now l buy for my
husband inst what want for myself, and he III Ike
fashion purchases whatever takes his masculine fancy
and after me formal presentation IS over, VIC hane al
exchange 10 mutual satisfaction.
"SometiInes the result is very funny. This Christ
mas received box which opened with great curl
psity and amid the shouts of laughter from the emil
ercn l held up a pair of immaculate riding brooches
and CATERS; while Jim received a bandboX contain
Ing the latest thing in bOnncs, which he INSISTED Oh
wearing all through breakfast 10 The intense JOY OF the
small folk 1t survived the ordeal, however, ana l
wore it 10 church last sunday 1t Is just TOO lovely
for anything, and OF course would never have
dreamed of buying such expensive Partisan crea-
ton for myself: but l could not grudee any extra
expense for dear Jims Christmas present and he says
that is Just the way he feels about minc-or riding
brooches made TO order at Il swell place are quite
ruinous.'
Many readers doubtless remember the old whrHHg
which was once used in oldfashi0ned houses for sup
per- 1t was a kind Of revolving raised centre placed
in the middle Of the table in ii the various dishes
were put, and as it turned easily on its axis 1t
brought the desired dainty before the person VINO
wanted It, An adaptation Of this idea is an arrange
ment for the breakfast table which helps to spoil the
lazy ones by keeping their food hot for them and
within easy reach until they choose to come and
take it. This is nckel-pated pan filled with hot
water which Is placed Of these oldfashi0ned
whirliggs; tho top of the pan Is covered ana mas
four oval holes In it 10 fit rather deep Dishes the
lower part OF which Is covered by the not water
Each dish has its Which also helps to retain
In, chic food he kpp
taby hot for an hour or more. An arrangement like
this might easily be made at the unsmths TO lit
any sized Dish. As for the whiilge that Is easy Oh
construction. 1t is simply low, HAT disk supported
OH base Of two crossed pieces long enough to make
things steady, and with pin in the centre to run
through a corresponding hole in the revolving tray
above.
bananas are very good when cooked. Many people
fond OF them simply cut In slices and fried, and
here Is recipe for an excellent and inexpensive
dessert: Cut the bananas in slices put them In
saucepan, pour over them half pint OF claret, the
Juice Of half lemon and to taste; stew gently
for twenty-five minutes and serve cold Whipped
makes good for this DISH About
eight bananas will be needed for dish for six people
The women gardeners of England have beer
wonderfully successful In Horticulture. Mrs. Chamber
lain who has had much practical experience IN this
matter, gives lie following excellent advice " If you
ale going grow for SALE devote all your best efforts
TO growing in perfection something for which there IS
u demand Don't spare pains to find this art, and Tc-
member that fashion rules tue florist To nearly tho
bame extent that IT does the nodste.' Gardening IS
already taught in Swanlcy College England under the
charge OF woman who has had practical experience In
the matter. Though there are a number of women I'm
the United States who have made practical success
Of greenhouse work. there Is need Of more
Tho taste and SKILL OF women especially
needed here, and delightful and remnue,a
1--WE occupation Is open to those who have
the ability tc take it up. There is association of