New-York tribune., 1895-02-10
HOME AND SOCIETY.
CHAT OF THE SEASON.
THE Fun OF NoIsE-A QUEER DEcoEATioN-EN- ~
PENsIvE ENTERTAIMENTs-THE FASHIONS

r,r rI.N OF NoIsE-A QUEER DECOEAT1oN-EX-
pENsIvE ENTERTAIMENTs-THE FASHIONS
OF THE HOUR.
"why Ia It," said transplanted Southerner'
rlaintvely that in order to be successiui IN the
New-York smart set OF young people 1t is neces-
sary to make n noise TO make fun where theTe is
no fun. and be wildly hilarious about nothing; to
he audacious without being witty, and TO Keep up
sort Of mIld horseplay when en petit comite among
intimates that would hardly amuse inteiigeht chii-
dren of ten or twelve? find it very exhausting
to try and keep up the pace with these lark!
young women. whom apparently 1t takes so very
little to entertair; but for the sake OF my husband
who knows all these people intimately and THINKS
them great fun. and who is. suspect htue dls-
appointed that do not get on better with his set
l am endeavoring to find out the secret OF being
nopular among his friends, went TO him the
other day for advice lie appeared quite Pleased
20 hear me wake up as he called 1t. But when
he came to specify what l ought TO do he seemed
at loss.
oh. just be jolly and natural he said. and
up to everything and you'll get on There's Mrs.
A she is immensely popular. all the men like her,
and the women. too. Just watch her bit' II may
give YOU a better idea OF what L mean than any
regular explanation
'The next night as it happened. we were asked
TO a supper after the play at MIS- a. - VIZ"
about fifty others-a goodly contingent OF 'he pa
t;cular set speak of. This is my opportum's'
| said 10 myself. L will just see how she ma
ages Really couldn't see that there wa,
thing more entertaining than just noise Ai'e.
while all about me began to act IKE .'
dren throwing pellets OF bread at ea0 ,'
making ridiculous Jokes. etc. And can 90 '"ese
,bjnrs pcturesuuely." she concluded mourhiuhH
At a house party given recently by one OF these
frolcsome children OF larger ero"'n' lot '"e pun"
nose of enjoying winter sports In the country
little debutante who was invited found that she
Was having a very dull time. She had behaved
very prettily and remembered everything tna'
her mother and governess had taught her' sne
smoke English mot Americanese she was ready
70 sing or ,lay if any one had asked her-which
,hev didn't-and to show off her excepuonaiy
cood Partisan accent IL NJ de L., OF the --
legation. who was one Of the guests, had given
her any opportunity. But he did not even seem
aware OF her existence. Finally. friend OF her
mothers one who also a man OF the Woriu'
took pity on her evident loneliness. as she stood
n,e dav on the top OF a hill watching rather wst-
fp,lv the fun going on about her. without ap-
narently being able TO assimilate herself lie gave
her bit of advice, half in jest and half in
earnest
when you are in Rome" he said gayly you
must do Romans do, my dear httie eri WHY
don't you and play?
Il don't know how" she answered unhapp'!'
81 wish I did, -
will you promise to do exactly as tel you
he returned 'If you do, you will be in the SWIM
in time
Yes. will" she replied, desperately suddenly
developing a latent OF humor. Tor never
had such a stupid time in my life
Take this sled" he said langudly, run with
IL a few feet throw yourself on it, and squeal
with al your might
"Tu do IT," she declared. exctedly but you are
responsible" and down she went the long descent,
CRYING "Oh, oh, OH" in her shrillest treble.
At the foot OF the hill her hostess and
lot OF men came running up "Are you hurt?
they exclaimed.
No but / never did 1t before. Isn't it delight
full? Oh-h
Come on the bob" said the others; ''that IS
better STILL" and again she flew down the hiil
uttering her funny little shrieks.
Isn't Miss E. good fun?' said man TO her
elderly friend and mentor who was smilingly
watching the success Of his plan. When the girl
herself came up 10 him laughing and breathless,
she asked, do you mean TO say all had 10 10
was 10 make a nose?" and he answered.
Yes that's about 1t. dontcherknow. 1t LOOKS
as IL you were havin good time. kne" giri
once who squealed herself into good society!