The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-03
WuAr rs eo1Se ON IN souxrr.

| tice to It. They packed the capacious build-
ing so full that foreigners we're hoard to re-
| mark upon the unusual crowd. and one or two
| declared that except at state visit from
| royalty they had never seen such a gathering
at any theatre In the great European capitals
| Viewed from the orchestra the house was bril-.
| liant TO degree. and no fault could reasons
ably be found with it's architecture or its deoora-
| ton. Its acoustic properties are open to dis
| cusslon. and were condemned By one or two
leading artists. but doubtless a remedy can be
| devised for any defects OF this kind that may
| exist Electricity does its part admirably in
| the lighting OF the house. and perhaps does -
little more than Is really for the comfort and
advantage Of the audience: for while the gem
eral effect is good the glare IL so intense that
| fair faces. taken separately. lose by It.
| 1t must be admitted. however. that only =
super sensitive critic could find fault with any.
thing that was seen or heard on Monday night.
| The excitement, both In and off the stage. was
80 great that very few carried away lucid
idea OF oitherthe performance or the audience.
1t was all light and glitter. with q fair amount
Of musical enjoyment Occasionally long,
drawn note OF melody from the tenor's marvel-
lous throat or from Edouard de Res2ke's reso-
nant voice. putting forth It's phenomenal
strength. and the hutelike runs and trills Of
Mrs. Eames-Story In the jewel song. would
command silence throughout the house, but.
as a general thing only well-instructed musl-
clans thoroughly took in the performance.
From a society point OF view nothing was
left to he desired. Every box. indeed every
seat was nllod. and handsome women and
good-lookinR men swarmed on every side. In
Mrs Paran Stevens's box was Mrs. Albcr'
Stevens. whose radiant beauty In black velvet
and white lace eclpsed the diamonds and
smart gowns Of tho other ladies who were
near her. Mrs. Lloyd Bryce and Mrs. Henry
Sloane. sitting side by SIDE made a fine con-
trasting picture. Mrs. Bryce's fairness being
well set off By turquoise and diamond orna~
ments. while Mrs. Sloane was quite regal in
ruby velvet, with jewels so arranged In her
hair as to form q kind Of coronal not at all ia
the style OF the now obsolete crown. but form.
ing what looked like halo around the head
Indeed. the favorlte form OF couture this
season is not unlike that OF medieval saints.
and every woman who owns handsome jewels
has them arranged in a glitterinR clrclet sur
mounting her curls and bangs. Mrs. Whites
law Reid had q superb parure OF rubies and
diamonds In her hair and on her gown. and
looked remarkably we'll in Nile green. In Mrs.
Hitchcock's box. In q satin gown OF pale lilac.
was Mrs. William jay. with a superb pair Of
diamond wings on her head looking hand
somer than she has done for q long time
On Wednesday evening, when Nine. Calves
sin ging and acting as Santuzza in the "Caval-
enthusiasm. there was q very decided change
in the occupants Of boxes. Stockholders and
subscribers seem to find one night q week
enough to satisfy their social and musical re-
Quirements. and probably what Is known as
the present financial depression may have its
effect upon the pleasure-seeking part OF the
community and suggest a little timely econo-
my. The vaudeville box. however. on both
evenings presented the same long line OF
Ia, II.
less dress suits. which certainly do look very
funny when viewed from below. Most Of the
yaudevillites. however. had possessed thcm-
selves OF entrance Tickets without which they
are interdicted from ningling with the audi
ence. and the holders OF orchestra seats were
thus relieved OF their presence during tho
entr'actes. The society men OF the present
day mako q pretty good show. however. and.
whether seen at athletic contests or In the 30
cial swim. are far and away superior in man
Illness and refinement to the average American
OF nifty years ago. which. perhaps. may bs
deemed very fiimsy compliment by Knicker-
booker and metro oltan swells.
Thanksgiving Day. which might with equal
propriety be called football day. had Its usual
medley Of charity feasts. theatrical matinees.
family parties. and athletic excitementa A
crowd as big as the one that greeted German
opera on Monday. and among which very many
on the athletic grounds. and the wearers OF
the orange and the blue fought II out to the
entire satisfaction OF the winners and tho
usual discontinue Of the yanduished. No ono
was killed and but few wounded. Conse-
auently sweethearts and wives drew breath
OF relief when the games were over not unlike
that which country visitors draw when they are
safely landed from Q cable car.
Many country parties marked Thanksgiving
NJ, - L. -
bly, the special car full Of young people that
Dr. Seward Webb took with him to shslburns
Farms. Notwithstanding tedious and rather
fatiguing journey. there 10 hardly q man or
girl In society who Is not ready to make one OF
a party at DIR. Webb's rural home. There Is
scarcely another place In this country where
there Is so much to enjoy. and where at all sea-
sons such variety OF outdoor diversion. as well
as such luxury OF interior appointments. is to
be found Two prominent society girls. Miss
Adele Sloane and Miss Evelyn Burden sacri-
feed all the variety show OF town life last
week for the house party In Vermont.
Nobody has heard much OF late otthe club
teas at Sherry's. probably because the early
teas and receptions at private houses have
claim upon society. which wears away as
the season advances When the d6butantcs
are all fairly launched. and every girl has
lected what In slang parlance is called her best
young man for attendance during tho gay
season. then the club teas will be Jolly place
OF reunion at the twilight hour. and doubtless
will be well patroniZed Perhaps by that tims
sherry's rooms may come to be called by the
correct name Of the Partisan Tea House. which
is known there as the Colombier iDovecoteL
and not AS Columbin's as incorrectly said.
Two engagements have been currently
ported during the last week. although no Of
fetal announcements have been made. One OF
them is that OF Miss Marie Sterling Of Balt-
more TO Mr.. ]. Lee Taller OF this city. and the
other that Of Miss Mia Nelson. daughter Of
Mr.. Alfred Nelson OF Lawrence. L. l.. and
Of the late William Hule Nei.-
son. 10 Mr. Ambrose d. Henry. Miss Sterl,@G
is an extremely pretty girl OF the fair type. ami
has been well-known belle at NaTragansett
Pier for several seasons. In common with
Miss Handy OF Richmond and Miss Morris o;
Baltimore. she has made many visits TO