The sun., 1897-04-18
mnlr rs aoIxe ov IN soc1rrr

purely secular point of view, the whole world ro
ioices. or oil tho festivals OF tho year il ism,
beat. for its Characteristic is hope. With ,bo
bursting buds, tho opening blossoms, the COO,
vet balmy breezcs, and the rich growth OF Iot
bouso flowers that mako the town 50 ,rrl
loyelicr than the country, tho heart grow,
lighter. Evils that sting and burn during win
ter soften and almost vanish at the comm, n,
these harbingcrs Of summer. Evon rheumatism
and III temper fec before them and man ana m
turo unto in welcoming them.
Tho complications OF grand opera weigh
heavily on music lovers just at present. Tn,
directors and stockholders have had hard iuo
in Strengthening them out, and the pubic VIII
probably havo 10 skip this year OF grlrr ana
look forward to 1898 for the return Of The in.
comparable artists who have been the Joy and
pride of our city these three years past. analo
whose unrlvalled presentations Of the works .,
tho great composer our ears have become IA.
m!linr and our hearts attuncd.
Tho supplementary season OF last week wa,
not glittering success and the prediction. tla,
the management had blundcrcd in giy.,. Il
when IL did, were pretty well fulfilled. Grcae
artists arc dsheartened at an array Ut ,upty
boxes, and yawning chasm, such Us the club
box has presented, takes the heart completely
out of them. Many prominent society people.
among whom wero Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Payne
whitney, Mrs Burke Roche, Mrs. Cooper
Hewitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Almcric Paget, Mrs. and
Miss Clews. Mrs. T. Suffern Taller. and Mrs.
Duncan Elliott, came to the rescue and were 10
be seen from time to time, but all the rest were
conspicuously absent.
Operatic dlsappointments are not the only
ones, however, that have been sprung upon So
ciety during the closing days OF this somewhat
dreary Lent. For the first time since it. organ.
ization the Coaching Club has decided not 10
give it's annual parade, to the chagrin Of II vast
number OF people who delight in It's show AMI
glitter and turn out in crowds TO gaze upon its
wellappointed coaches, its bloodcd horses,
smart men, and lovely women. Time Was in
the carly days of tho club when this parade waa
the event of the spring season and women N.
trigucd for seat OH one Of tho coachcs n au1.
iousy as they did for card to a Patriar,h,'
ball. Even after Mr.. August Belmont and lir.
Francis II. Rives had become elderly mcu ii.r-
sat as proudly on their box seats ana handled
the reins over their matChlcsS teams with
much spirit and dignity as IN usir
younger days, whilc Prescott Lawrence. De.
lancey Kane, Frederick Bronson, ami other,
who are now the veterans of the club. were al
ways on hand with their handsome wives beside
them. galaxy Of pretty women in light sum.
mer array, their hands and laps full of roses ami
violcts, sat behind and exchanged smiles and
lined the avenue to them pass. \ large
number OF the original subscribers are still
members of the club and not more than thgcs
or four are incapacitated by absence mourn
ing from Joining IN the procession this year. IL
is to be regretted therefore. that there is nDs
spirit or enthusiasm enough among those WHO
remain to make a fair showing for the benefit .!
thousands who are never likely TO see fourth
hands within the limits Of Horse Show, which
seems to be the only place in these days where
they are on exhibition.
Invitations are out from Mrs. Nelson for tho
wedding reception OF her daughter. Miss Mary
Isabelle Nelson. and Mr. Arthur Kemp, on
Thursday, April 29 from 1 to O'Clock.
The same mail brought cards OF invitation
from the rector. church wartlenS, and vestrylnen
OF Trinity Church to be present at the 20Otl
niversary of the granting by King William
Ill of England OF their charter of incorrora
tion. 10 be commemorated BY public service on
the 5th day OF May next. There will be u flavor
not only of sanctty but of antiquity about this
bi-centonary celebration that will recommend 10
10 thoughtful people.
Conversions to the Roman Catholic communion
among weli-known people have been frequent Of
late, and Col. Delaney Kane has given 10 ST.
Gabriel's Church at New Rochelle q memorial
or his recent conversion an artistically sculp
tured altar which will be in place to-day. Mr..
Duncan Elliott is also credited with having for
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