New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-19
HOME AND SOCIETY.
HOW LITTLE MRS. PUSH GETS ON.


WORN IN PARIS AND NEw-YoRK
Little Mrs Push has undoubtedly got on won
derfully WELL" admitted Mrs. Caustc. who con-
siders herself one of the elect. But her methods
are certainly amusing. I happened TO her at
several different places the other day. and was
vastly interested In observing her tactics. Our
first rencontre at the A. wedding, where
both Of US CHANGED to be Mrs. H.. n cousin OF
the bride. In the crush at the door.
Come with me- Mrs. Caustc.' called out the
latter 4 expect they will give me good seat
at least I ought TO have one. II those snobbish
young ushers look after the friends OF the family
instead OF giving their own particular ntmates ana
the smart people. whom they wish TO oblse. the
best places MS they generally do Little Mrs. fush
turned around Immediately.
4" oh! may come. too?' she asked. appcalingly.
4 do no want to hear what you two clever people
say about every one And Mrs. r.. pleased with
the nattery. smiled assent. The ushers as Mrs
r. predicted. tried TO look our heads. and suy-
gested the side aisle: but Mrs. a.. who is nothing
not determined. held her own spenddly. and we
succeeded finally In getting very good places half
way up the middle aisle. For several minutes Mrs.
Push appeared satisfied. but one smart parsonage
after another passed us the arm OF an obsequous
usher. she began to get restless Oh excuse me-
she exclaimed. suddenly. but there is Mrs. Van
Dusen. positively must speak TO her about some
thing and. squeezing past us, she joined some
ultra fashionable people, who were few pews
ahead Of us. And that the last we saw OF MIS-
Push. who had seemed anxious for our society
Oddly enough however. that evening. rather TO my
disgust. l encountered social climber again al
n large dinner. At the table. OF course her place
assigned to her. and she had no opportunity
to exercise her peculiar talents but as soon as the
ladies formed In different groups In the drawing
room. noticed to my secret amusement. that Mrs
Push fingered over some magazines at a table She
Is waiting to see what group II would be best 10
join said to myself, for saw her attention was
not the books. and that she kept glancing from
side TO side. Finally. she made her selection ana
picking up photograph es a subject to begin Win,
she sauntered up to coterie OF intimates. ana
managed ceverly that in Ave minutes she APP
peared to be of the set-which needless 10 say
was a very smart one. That evening was the nish'
Of Mrs. BIS ball. which was one OF the most ex-
elusive affairs OF the winter.
"'Now. at least shall get rid of that little snoo'
{ soIoquized. for i am quite she is not In
vited: i heard Mrs B. say some time ago that she
was quite insufferabe.' But the very first person
! saw in the dressing-room was Mrs. Push HOW
ever did she manage thatT exclaimed TO irieno'
but II not Until the other day that hearu ,ne
explanation from Mrs. b. herself 1t was the ocyeie
that did It. Mrs Push Is a beautiful rider, ana
she was so kind and so helpful and so ready to so
out with for practice said Mrs. b. that she
quite Won over and of course could not DO
less than ask her TO my ball
Although the feminine cyclist snares VII" nei
masculine prototype the desire to. excel on the
wheel what is becoming and makes her 10 appear
to advantage Is often in her estimation much
more important consideration. 1t is very suotie
distinction that causes some women 10 iooh per
fectly ladylke on the bicycle and others just "a Ill
tie common; while it must be admitted that iarse
number impress the onlooker as being very ugly
AS all the world is on wheels nowadays. this Is
subject that becomes of interest. and few nn's
may prove useful.
In the first place the dress should be cohsiuereu,
Although II goes without saying that TINS shouiu
be plain and trig in its style. the very masculine
and unbecomlng attire that is often seen seems
ouite unnecessary Perhaps q series or don Is
would be more suggestive than advice as 10 "ha'
should be worn Don't wear VISOR cap OF Ioose
E;on jacket. Don't wear boomers Don nav
the skirt, shorter than is necessary LOT sai'S' "
YOU are midde-aged. don't wear on your head d
sailor hat or a Tyrolean felt. but a nat 'ha' wou''
be correct and appropriate in the street IN snort
don't make too much effort TO have bicycle cos,
tune but dress much as possible as you "o4''
usually dress for shopping or for morning. VAIN
always In a way. Of course, consistent WIN saicN
and comfort. While skirt need not ne 100 SMUT
an ankle length being about the right distance from
me ground II should not be too vide. as any re-
,,undant fu,ness is apt 70 be dangerous
Besides the clothes there are other little points
for those who desire to look well on ther WneeN
TO remember high saddle. for instance. gives
hiyh that the feet lust comfortably reacn the pea
ala Not only does this help the figure and genera
carriage but 1t also lessons the iaDorious "p""'"
movement OF the knee. which Is 50 notceapiy Ugly
Furthermore. the skirt falls more natu'Aiy i'''
r,ace while the movement Is far less tiresome'
Another noint is an erect carriage. women are
90, for a, all events should not bel racers, ana
speeding" a wheel with A crooked-over back ioohs
vulgar One of the greatest diihcuities ehcou"'''.
bv the moderately long-skirted advocates ID ~
keeping the skirt down wheh 'he w'''u Is rvs.
,auor Is apt to .uggesi weights as remedy ou'
40 ,.n, material is weighted the wind Is apt 10
h,ou the heaviest portions directly against the
s,okcs of the wheel. which might easily cauSe Jaw
f,u An experienced rider. VINO never loses "ei
dainty feminine appearance. although she 10 'e''
- % do.a I'm all the outdoor sports. says that
she finds the best way &c manage ner summer VI
- skirt which Is necessarily OF light material Is
% make loops of elastic about seven mches 'ons
and fas,en each TO the TWO front s'a''s " ''e
sr,rt about four inches from the edge' each oop 10
" hr,toned into one of the outside buttons Oh the
'ne" =, choosing the button few experiments
III, shov which one vii! give sufficient play 10 the
roovcment OF the foot. wheel ana peuai' ms ar
,ancement keeps the SKIRT GOWN """ "'o - ''0e'
rs .at affection 10 the average village house Is
49,. ut Of privacy. There is a certain vu'sary IN
~ w., ,ha, IL very rcpcllent to refined natures. and
49,. nat reason many persons VIII prefer the i"oo"
,..,cnce OF distance and the discomfort Vi u'"'ps
,,,oruds to a neat trim lt'le place 'n"' 's',, ~
I'D 10 bloom and blossom IKE the rose An new
,Sn..nd the better class Of village houses nave d
,,, charm and dignity OF their own, standing as
49, do "somewhat back from the village street
Among their ancestral trees and gardens 'hey are
10Th honelke and attractive but near Ne"-fofN
..no,e the places are small and the houses newer,
they are 40, Away so inviting. IL seems very osa
W, the American suburbanitc has not followed the
xaonle of h!s English cousins and nclosed his niue
n:.ce within high walls. Any one who has been
wi,hIn one Ct these prIm old English PAGES knows
now charming garden wall becomes II covered
-. , ,,,cs and fruit trees. and how pleasant IS the
~ nriyacy and home afforded by It's protec-
ton These Enclosures have never been popular IN
America. over here II man builds house he Is
,roud Of 1t and likes the public to see It, The ex-
,,g,s. Of a wall too. is an obstacle. ana perhaps
also the dislike OF being thought singular.
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