The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04
WHlr rs COME ON IN SOCIETY,"

always supposed to attend the breaking IN OF
the gay season, whether In London Paris or
New York. and probably everywhers men and
women. youths and maidens have hidden away
in what docs duty for heart or a memory
some few scenes or Incidents with which thsy
would not readily part. But the season that is
now about TO close here will be sent on its way.
II not with rejoicing. at least with very scant
regret. An average Of two dances a week a
few rather dull receptions, with q wedding
thrown in here and there, are certainly
not deliriously exciting and even man..
mas and chaperons have given voice
to hardly a murmur OF impatience.
Therefore the repose that IL usually vel.
coined with the advent OF Lent is altogether
supernuous and as long as the opera lasts
there will DO no cessation OF the Rayety that IL
carries with II. As a consequence tho change
in the lives OF the gay set will be so slight that
they will hardly know whether Lent IL here or
not Big dinners aad little suppers will go on
as usual. the departures to tho four points Of
the compass. which come swiftly and surely
after Shrove Tuesday In ordinary seasons will
be moro or less diminished by the condition OF
the family exchequer and there will there-
fore be no rendinG apart Of friends for the
want OF a com mon meeting ground.
The opera has been the great success OF the
winter. and has combined the utmost excel.
lence in the Interpretation OF musical master.
pieces with an unusual social display In
deed Il has been the central point OF Rayety
and enjoyment since the seasons opening
night. Those for whom music has no charms
but who can afford to pay for a box or an or.
chestra stall have had a show OF beauty oil
ways before their eyes. both on and OF the
stage, and an opportunity for the interchange
Of the pleasantest kind OF social amenities.
Society women have done their best. by the
.izl,. - hat- Natt ~ oNI tha rnf,, .
their jewels. to show their appreciation Of the
unusual attractions OF the place. AT no ball OF
the winter have there been so many beautiful
creatures in all the bravery OF point lace aud
diamonds as can he seen at the Metro,
politan on every opera night At the
performance Of Mozarts Figaro" which ~
the way. calei forth the greatest enthusiasm,
the house was almost unnecessarily brilliant
with dress and ornament. In one box which
attracted much attention were Mrs. Cas- Cam
field. an extremely pretty woman in pale blue
with pearl ornaments: Mrs. Roche in black
satin. with q bodice Of yellow and many
diamond stars. and Mrs. De Koven. also 10
black. with red roses In her hair Mrs. Twom-
bly, wore q superb costume OF white satin and
sable. with dia NJ onds radlatinR and scintillat-
ing from every part Of her corsage and head
dress. Mrs. Ogden Mills looked extremely
we'll in q diamond tiara made on invisible
wires. which sparkled mysteriously like halo
about her head. Mrs. Carley Havemeyer at
tracted much attention by hor own beauty. as
well as the becominGness OF her white satin
gown with It's pearl embroidery. while the
Misses Sloane. Miss Clews. Miss Cameron and
her sister. Miss Gerry and Miss Mabel Gerry.
all most daintily attired. represented girl.
hood and bellehood and reflected credit upon
both. Mrs. Bayard Cutting in a most effective
gown Of pink satin embelished with dia-
monds. led the way after the performance to
her own house. whore supper was served and
dancing kept up until early in the morning.
The last Assembly on Tuesday night was
pretty nearly aduplicate OF the first one which
took place month ago. For some inexplics-
Bile reason the subscription balls this season
have been as nearly failures as 1t is possible
for entertainments to be upon which so much
time. care and money have been bestowed.
IL has been i'm possible TO call them even smart
or pretty. and in seeking about for the reason
one Is forced to ascrbe 1t in measure to the
heaviness as we'll as richness OF the dancers
gowns. 30 much satin and brocade. with trim
mings OF silver and gold are not suitable for Q
corps de bale. whether on or OF the STAGE and
. collection OF pretty girls. In simple tullss
and tarlatans. such as their mothers wore.
makes q ballroom infinitely more attractive.
1t Is surprising that with tho economy craze
that has been 40 universal this winter an
effort has not been made to go hack to the in
expensive ball dresses OF thirty years ago.
The third Patriarchs' to- morrow night and
tho Mardl Gras dance on Tuesday. upon which.
It is said. all the missing fun and revelry OF the
winter are to be concentrated. and both Of
which are to be preceded by gala night at the
opera. will nominally close the season and usher
In the Lenten fast
Quebec has been a jolly place during tho
week. and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Aston. who tooE
up a large party for the lee carnival were wis@
In their selection for q winter outing. The
ancient town has been fe with arches aud
covered ways OF ice and frozen snow. an i"s
fortress as well as palace. and even statues OF
historic characters carved out OF ice by w.II-
known sculptors. Every man wears snow
shoes and tobogRan suits. and the reyelry on
Friday night when the snowshoers attacked
the fortress while every street was ablage with
torches, waxed fast and furious.
The ball In the Parliament House to the
Governor General and his party was intended
to be gay. but was in fact little tame siterthe
boisterous fun outside. Lady Aberdeen was
present and was very smartly gowned in pale
blue satin. with which she had the hnpless
taste to wear a full parure OF emeralds. They
were priceless stones. and a circlet Of them
outlined the top OF her llght-blue corsags.
than which nothing could have been more
discordant. Emeralds. although valuable.
are dark and heavy. and only becoming
when combined with diamonds aud worn
with cream or ivory white. In contrast with
pale blue an eyewitness OF her ladyship's
toilet declared that thor were garingly ugly
and absolutely gave her the shivers."
After Quebec the next best place for genu-
inc. substantial snioy hent OF Jack Frost aud
his train OF wintry sports will be shelburns
Farms. VT. whore DIR. and Mrs. Seward Webb
propose to entertain a succession of house
parties during Lent They go up them selves
on Friday In a special train. accompanied by
the first installment OF guests. who are in-
vIted for ten DAYS. and to be followed by others
at regular Intervals. DIR. Webb has had an
immense toboggan slide constructed for those
who like to shoot like comets through tho
WiDtry blasts. and he has also ieeboats on tho
lake. and every facility for sleiGhing and skate
ing. These. with the indoor luxuries that the