The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-23

crowded than fs usual at this time OF the year.
| Newport and Bar Harbor and the Eastern
| shore OF Massachusetts,, having been chosen
for residences BY men whose fortunes are large
enough to withstand financial disaster give
| no sgn OF dulness or gloom. but pursue the
| even tenor OF their gayetes and diversions with
| the peaceful oomposure which II is said relig-
| Ion 10 powerless to mpart but which results
| from consciousness OF q aold bank account.
| There 10 one way, however. in which those
places feel the difficulties and embarrass-
ments which beset many Of their friends. and
| that Is the absence Of men from dinners and
dances For. when Wall street is convulsed
and the financial atmosphere darkened by
rumors OF troubles still to come, n man must
look after his interests. even although his
place may be vacant at the swellest dinner
party ever given. The effort OF society women
to make tho selves Independent Of masculine
attendance Is q very natural outcome OF our
modern civilization and n very laudahle one
too. as jollitY and good humor over An lnevi-
table evil are always hettsr than disgust and
detection. But. unfortunately, 1t is not likely
to last since "hen dinnor" with Gro nd OF
men not far away who are curious and long
ing to get in is quite q different affair from one
that excites no curiosity whatever.
Lunch .ons are unmistakably getting black
eye this year In Newport, and no wonder. al
ter tho fabulous extent Of luxury and expense
that they attained last winter In town. FoastinR
with the sun near tho meridian on q very hot
day Is certainly not cooling. and quiet dinner
in the evening is decidedly ore agreeable.
This week has seen several large receptions
at Newport. the most prominent being Mrs.
Frederick vanderbilts. Mrs Henry Clews's.
and Mrs. Harry Oslrichss. Mrs. Vandsrbilts
was q very stately function. as refreshments
wero given In the large hail. where the orches-
trion. which, although as big as church
organ. does not in the least dwarf the i'm menss
space in which It stands, discoursed very
sweet music. and there was an orchestra also
in the grounds. These receptions. which arc
in effect garden parties. have brought out all
the smart gowns for afternoon wear. and in
spite OF the general abuse that tho prevailing
fashions have received. It must be admitted
that young matrons and maidens look what Ia
generally called lawfully pretty" In the fan
tastio hats pillows OF lace and startling colors
in which thoy are arrayed.
The only revival OF tho taste OF bygone
days. or. as the elderlies like to put it. tho
only innovation upon the fashions OF fifty
years ago. which meets with pretty general
disspproval Is the exposure Of naked arms to
the searching light OF midday For some
reason unknown to psychologists. arms, oven
on the prettiest women, are not always amena-
Bile to reason. or responsive to cosmetics: and
tho broad strip OF flesh that intervene s be-
tween the long glove and the very short sleeve
would be better with friendly yelling OF lace
or chiffon.
The Casino dances OF the past week have
made their first revelations in the matter
Of evening gowns, and Mrs. Herman Oerichs's
ball on Tuesday will probably disclose
moro important novelties Mrs. Fernando
YEpaga. who led the auadrille with Duncan
Elliot at the Casino dance. looked extremely
pretty In pale-b blue silk. which was always her
favorite shade. and Mrs. Duncan Elliot was
looking her very best In cream color. like
ness between Mrs. Elliot and Mrs Cleveland
has been recently discovered In fashionable
orioles. and great deal has been said about
1t In the newspapers But with tho utmost
admiration for the first lady in tho land. we
fail to SEQ Mrs Elliots resemblance to her.
The latter 10 . perfect type of New York So
ciety woman. and owes her reputation as Q
belle and beauty as much to her manner.
style. and ohio o. to her brilliAney Of COMPLEX
Ion and regularity Of feature. AIRS Cleveland
IL handsome. digniaed. and at times imposings
but she never has been and mover will bo Q
New York belle. and as We are all bound to bs
loyal to our own. We must give Mrs. Elliot the
palm for beauty and attrsotivsness, even over
the Presidents wife.
Dancing functions are already being an
nounced for August, and Mr.. Hugh White
This entertainment whether with or without
the authority Of the host We are unable to
say. has been proclaimed to be IAN English
ball." though In what respect an English
differs from an American dance those who
have been present at such balls on both sides
of tho Atlantic arc puzzled to understand. In
the superior beauty Of the women we certaln-
ly have the advantage here. and any one who
has seen the average Englishman dance. even
whom attired In court dress and wearing an
emblazonment OF jeweled orders ON his breast
would hardly treasure up the recollection Of
him as Q gyratlng thing Of beauty. Then in
the matter Of refreshment to the inner man. IL
we may Judge by tho menu supplied to tho
guests at Buckingham Palace on tho occasion
of the last state ball. the royal cuisine can
hardly compare with Delmonico's. or oven
with that Of Q private genteman's house In
this country. Hot roast chickens" and
mutton outlets with peas" are not exactly to
be named with oanvasbacks and terrapin, and
would be regarded by o New York man at Q
swell supper table.
The yachting season Is coming on apsce,
and 1t 10 doubtful whether even Newport gaye-
ties will stand the rivalry Of the white winged
beauties when they rendezvous In New Lon
don's harbor for the annual cruise. An ad-
dition has just been made to tho feet In Mr..
Ogden Goelets White Ladye. which has the
prestige Of being owned by Mrs. Langtry. and
doubtless owing much Of her interior decors-
ton TO that lady's luxurious taste. She is said
to be very fast too. aud will easily rank with
the Valiant. the Conauerer. the May. the Eleo-
ira. and other crack boats.
New London is making ready for the annual
visit Of the yachts. and nowhere on the shore
are they more thoroughly appreciated and
ardently admired. It Is hoped that the new
Casino will be finished by Aug. /. In which
case the yachtsmen will receive the warmest
welcome. The building. BY the way. Is great
Improvement upon the old one. and has an
ideal situation. with Q superb Wow Of the
harboE gayer season than usual is in
progress thore now. to which Mrs. and Miss
stauffer MI. and Mrs. Lawrence Perkins. the
Count and Countess di Brazza. and many