New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

certainly cannot AFFORD 10 make such demand 0a
their public. Even the richest people in New-York
are apt take n bus or cab TO the play. and 1t
would take away half the pleasure OF tine enter
tainment which is often impromptu. to make II Q
dress affair
on the other hand. hats that obstruct the view
are "a public nuisance and ought to be tabooed,
and well-bred women are taking the lead in wear
pressing the annoying algrette and tufts OF
pumes. which make many OF these headdresses
IL will cost a pang doubt. to sacrifice these
pretty and becoming ornaments which give such
velvet or the wreath Of flowers. but no right
minded woman will hesitate TO make this little
sacrifice for the good OF the public especially
when it becomes known that the small hat is the
mark of woman in smart society, while the
towering with plumes suggests Seventh-ave.
boarding house.
There is a new shape shown by virot which
seems precisely made TO suit the necessity. II Is
babys sap cap M' The model in question is OF very
light blue Velvet. thickIy embroidered with a de-
sign In pearls. and the edge Is finished with sort
of corCne Of pearls This pOsed on s the
Coronets Of loops of velvet ribbon also one OF
the fashions Of the day. which both pretty and
effective. ard II exaggerated appropriate
for the play. Flower bonnets always charm
ing and the Maria Stuart SJ with the s%esa leo
commendaton Of the centuries as becoming
in the way OF theatre hats which need not be
more obtrusiwe than any other style OF couture Ihs
theatre hat illustrated here is buresque one which
lately appeared on a London stage.
Perhaps IT is fortunate for most peoples peace Of
mind that the grandest houses are not as rule
those which arouse feelings OF envy. There Is
times codness about their very magnificence which,
while 1t exctes admiration does not produce covet.
business. In OF the most superb houses in Fifth.
ave. every apartment OF which Is distinct
artistic study in style and tasteful decoration. there
Is literally only room that looks hOmelikc and
CHEEKY. and that is the childrens sittingroom.
81 all opA
hnement has made quite charming by her pretty
Arrangement 1t is the very reverse OF the str and
nol tangere grandeur which characterizes the
rest OF the establishment. The exceedingly formal
and chilling looking salons. which are fashionable
to-day and TO which the term drawing room"
seems most Inappropriate dhe name being really
withdrawing -room." old English word sugges.
tive Of home comfort may be beautiful. but they
certainly do not give the impression Of pleasant
houses this stately, and formal magnincence is the
Il was asked last winter to dine with the rs In
yery curious to see what nforma in such
a house really meant. When went in was shown
through the 'eTs Of eS .say an E
which had always pictured the family living In
All
in the wilderness OF magnificent apartments. that
sse som oseasons rhs
limited for the Of people pr Sen and m sss Ter
had been cOrOlally greeted. one OF sons Oh tuS
house dragged forward chair In which he had evil
IDENTIFY been sitting, and remained standing
"T wish we had larger room. said Mrs. q
plaintively and apologetically. while ! nearly
laughed outright at the idea Of her being cramped
for space in huge house like theirs"
resrettns h that he could not that season siord TO
furnish tiny breakfas,-room; M the estimate pre-
a general fault with the superb and really eeauti-
full mansions OF the period that. however perfect N
their way they are really not homelike Their
grandeur is oppressive. and the owners them.
selves In unconscious assimilation with their sur
roundings become stiff and unapproachable
II am II Is all matter OF furniture" ex:
claimed lively little Mrs. 8. II know u couI9
get into Mary KS great empire drawtng-rooms and
could put In a few easy chairs and rugs. and light
big log fire In that impossibly shiny nreplace sho
would be a. nice and dear ~ everi"