The morning call., 1892-11-06

The weather is ideal in New York these
days. 1t is truly Californian The major
lty of pleasure-takers are al their country
homes.
Mrs. r. p, Lounsbery is yet sojournlng at
Jociustita Hall. enjoying the autumn
weather in driving and entertaining guests
from town with the gracious hospitality
which this little hostess knows so we'll how
to dispense.
Mrs. Charles Sooy formerly Pau
line Oimstead) is dOmiciled with her family
at Green Farms, Conn. Her mother was
married not long ago from Mrs. Sooysmith's
new home at Green Farms, which is almost
as charming winter residence as a summer
one. The Sooysmiths will not return to
New York until near the holidays.
Frank j. Symmes is here on a business
trip.
Patrick Lannan. formerly of San Fran
cisco, now of Salt Lake, is here in the inter-
ests of the Worlds Fair. OF which he Is one
OF the United States Commissioners.
Mark Thall is looking up business and
friends.
Phoebe Davis and Joe Grismer have an
apartment out on Fifty-seyenth street,
where is located Clay Greene's New York
home. The illness of Mr.. Greene's wife and
his own indisp0sition prevented his going
W l1ulOpCs dS uc ndO ElduuCu. Ilt 10 HON
busily engaged on new piece OF dramatic
work.
Harry B. Mcdowell Is enthusiastically
interested in the new Theater of Arts and
Letters. which will give Its initial perform
ance ID December.
''Ye Earle Trouble" Henry Guy Carle-
toms play, was taken off the boards a week
earlier than was anticipated on account of
trouble between the author aud managers.
TIE question of the play being sent ION the
road" Is now being sgitated. Miss Olive l..
oliver or Oakland, who played IN 1t, is not
perplexed as TO what she shall do, however,
for she Ia to remain in New York and play
the lead 10 Joe Haworth In new play that
is TO be put on al the Union-square. From
theatrical point of view, TO win such
position when one has been upon the stage
go short a time as has Miss Oliver Is doing
eXcellentiy well. The supply of actors and
actresses exceeds the demand. The c0mpe-
ttion IS close and hard. 1t is refreshiBgly
inspiring to note that occasionally pure
merit, which braves difficulties without
resOrting to measures too frequently used
on the stage, wins its way upward
Ada Lewis, the Californian who made
snch hit in Harrgan's company as "the
tough girl, is Just BOW proving her versa
tllity by capital rendering OF the German
girl, Louisa, in the "Squatter's SOyer-
eighty" This play depicts what life Was
on the rocks once given up 20 shaniies,
goats and squa;ters in that part Of New
i pfk HOW occupied DS imposing apartment
houses and ambitious HarIemites.
ID. .. Mills has been taking life with
healthiul ease IN the charming home OF
Nhitelaw Reid at 0phir Farm.
1he ehrysanthemum show at the Madi-
son-square Garden, which began on Tues
day, November /, has been engaging the
time and attention Of pleasure-lovers all
this week. The chrySanthemum reached
the full spiendOr Of its popularity last year.
Ali that can be said has been uttered con-
cerniDg its exquisite cOlOring and superb
growth. Scarce a year has gone, and
prominent florist when asked. "Wili the
chrySanthemum be the popular flower this
fall?" fOredoomed 1t by replying, What
that bunch OF cold siawt" The Jap nese
curly cabbage and other good edibles, even
TO the most sluggish fancy.
Because IT lacks perfume, the very soul of
howeTs, delicacy of texture, grace of form,
despite its beautiful c0loTing ana sturdy
splend0T. IL fails TO charm for anv great
length OF time The chTysanthemum show.
however, makes very attractive gathering
ground Tor gay gosSipeTs, and several So
eiety women are actively interested in its
success. Mrs. William G. Whitney and
Mrs. Herman Oeriehs formerly Tessie
Fair are among those who give prizes for
The horse show will mark the return 10
town Of the social host. OF course Califor-
MIA will have its representatives at the
shows among the owners Of fine steeds and
the lovers of handsome horses.
Among the Caifornians recently arrived
in New York are d.. J. I. Macdonald and
Miss l.. kittle, who has gone TO Providence,
and Mr.. J. NJ McD0nough, who is visiting
his relatives al New X Iehelle, pretty
suburban town Of New York.
DOROTHY Q.
New York. Oct 81. 1892.