New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11

The ubvs and ne wherefores of social success
afford an ever-interesting study 20 the student OF
human nature For instance. when the As came
into their fortune mice people in their way. but
entirely unknown the fashionable world they
imagined that all they would have 10 do in order
10 enter the golden circle would be to acquire Il
fine place at Newport. with all the concomitants
and that they would make their way without the
least trouble. So very fine house was taken for
the season Mrs A. and her two very attractive
daughters ordered lovely gowns galore from Paris.
and mamma had her victoria, and the girls each
their own special turnout. Papa smiled indulgently
al their aspira tons, but secretly believed that his
wo,nenknd need only TO be seen TO be sought
after.
Alas for their unsophisticated hopes. The sum-
ner was total failure. In vain the girls looked
their prettiest on the avenue and at the CASINO
dances-:n vain mamma enacted the prosperous
matron to perfection the world took no cognizance
Of their existence. Save few detrimentsls. they
knew no one and despite their efforts made no
friends at the end OF the season, and they were
forced 10 admit that as far social success was
concerned their summer was distinct disappont-
melc
Taught by experience, however, and advised ny
IN astute friend who understood the ways OF the
world their next move showed more wisdom In
stead OF staying in New-York for the winte- they
took house in Washington. obtained, as is easy
changes when people are really ATTRACTIVE an
entree into the diplomatic and resident circle. anc
entertained foreigners ana other people OF oiS-
tnction. The girls. who were athletic as well On
pretty. took I'D all kinds OF outdoor sports. were
very much up-to-date. wore extremely gooo
clothes, and in consequence were greauy ad"reo'
The mex, summer. instead OF returning TO Newport
they chose a smaller place, where people were
snar, but less exclusive and wnere their pro-
aciency in various spAets brought them into i'm
mediate notice. When>autumn came their pox At
the Horse Show was filed with discrimination as
was their opera box later on; and when they ie'e
for their Washington home they had obtained
decided foothold Finally. the following summer
they again tried Newport. and this time 1t was
easy sailing Since then their position In Vanity
Fair has been assured. THE AS have certainly
saown great deal Of tact" said social autocrat
TITS popular fallacy that rich people can always
ct into society II they make the effort. / have
seen Enormously wealthy people struggle for years
without anv result; and, on the other hand. have
known Of others who were only moderately well
N who have succeeded In obtaining An excellent
position apparently without much EFFORT Or course
% BE- in the swim requires certain amount OF
,noney-tnat goes without saying; but that money
s'one can buy social position is not true. With
sut and SAVIOR faire 1t Is useless And ABOVE
AZ. one must be amusing.
II is curious" said fashionable woman VIM
had just returned from Europe. Ito see the rao'.
al change that has taken place In the nu"oe' "a
Trunks that are now brought over from far'n os
each What is the reason for this chanee II
s difncult TO saw but 1t is certainly the fasnioh
JUS; now to bring much less home In the way ol
rarisian inery than formerly. and the freish'
agents the various steamers say tha' 'ne'
mas been a marked reduction in luggage IN the last
two years
Another innovation in the smart society oi
10th hemspheres IL the latitude that IL no" az
owed In dress at all day functions. woman
VIZ walk into handsomely dressed assemo'aso
short bicycle or golf dress. ,snd create 20 :.
marx or comment whatever. while the long ir"oA
eoat and high silk hat which used to be dc rlsueur
TOT men in England and France are no ''o"se'
1semed imperative. High hats and frocK coats
s NOT necessary written In the corner Oh a..
aviation to garden party given by "oma" ~ -
ssnk IN the suburbs Of London recently sign -
- uWo4 XilaAv Aoubtlegs realizes that uAs